What are the differences other than Leyland? The young arms have peaked and remained healthy. The perfect storm. For their sake I hope they win it this year. They may never be in this situation again. He won in Pittsburgh, Florida and now Detroit. Amazing how those "perfect storms" keep following him around. I'm guessing the Storm lost the directions to Colorado. .750 is not a bad batting average. Who has won consistently in Colorado? So I guess then Leyland is your middle of the road type manager. Not terrible, but not great. Middle of the road??? Manager of the Year - Six times, 3 in the minors and three in the majors (counting this year). Turned the Pirates around in the aftermath of the drug scandals of 1985 and won three division titles. Won the World Series with the Marlins. Had the integrity (unlike Dusty) to walk away from baseball and $millions in Colorado when he burnt out after 35 years. Has the Tigers going to the playoffs in his first year as manager. 1069-1131 .486