Less than three months into his first season as manager, Detroit's Brad Ausmus has already experienced his share of highs and lows. After a 27-12 start, he was hailed as a sharp young leader, exactly the man the Tigers needed after Jim Leyland stepped down. ''Baseball has that peak and valley.'' On Wednesday, after Detroit lost to Kansas City, Ausmus was asked a question about how his mood is when he heads home after these tough defeats. More...