162 games is again not enough

For the second straight year, there'll be a one-game playoff, thanks to this result.

And because of it:

2008 RECORDS:

Kansas City Royals, 75-87
Detroit Tigers, 74-88

2008 PAYROLLS:

Detroit Tigers, $138,685,297
Kansas City Royals, $58,245,500

DOLLARS SPENT PER WIN:

Detroit Tigers, $1,874,125.64
Kansas City Royals,$776,606.07

2008 STANDINGS:

Kansas City Royals, --
Detroit Tigers, 1 GB

POSTSCRIPT: We have nothing against Detroit, per se. Get 'em next year, Tiger.