Desperate?
Any team is desperate if you look at it hard enough as a player who loves the game.
Oakland is desperate for a win too but Wolff the owner isn't saying it, they know damn well a ws appearance would get them a new stadium, you think the owners don't get a cut on the sequel to a Hollywood film? Think again, and I'm sure Mr. Pitt would be all about it.
Tigers got swept by Oakland and your still on their d ? Nah, not this time. If when Oak wins division, they will take that first round with home field advantage, attendance or not, it helps.