Verlander next obstacle for slumping Yankees

  • By NOAH TRISTER
    Associated Press
  • Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
    Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

    Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the American League division baseball series against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)