Jim Leyland cost the Tigers a chance to win tonight’s game against the Twins, where a win would have tied them with the White Sox for first place. In a 1-1 game after 9 innings, I stated that he can’t bring Valverde into the game because he would give up the winning run. Valverde hasn’t pitched well lately, and this isn’t a save situation. Leyland brings in Valverde, and he gives up the winning run. The White Sox continue to benefit greatly from Leyland’s mistakes.