Back-to-back wins over Oakland on Saturday and Sunday did a lot to calm Tiger fans who were on the verge of panic.
But what happens this week will give us a better indication of what direction the team is headed.
After finishing the Oakland series Monday night, the Tigers go on the road for two games in Cleveland, then four in New York. The pitching staff will get a severe test against the Yankees, who have been red hot since the All-Star break.