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Robinson Cano now has to shoulder Yankees' offensive woes

Robinson Cano looks on after he hit into

Photo credit: Getty Images | Robinson Cano looks on after he hit into the final out in the bottom of the second during Game 1 of the ALCS. (Oct. 13, 2012)

Perhaps it was a calculated effort by Joe Girardi to pick Sunday night to rekindle the debate on instant replay.

The Yankees again were hurt by a questionable call, this time on a tag at second, and Girardi chose to get tossed for arguing.

But after a 3-0 loss to the Tigers, who have a 2-0 lead in this ALCS, this was no time for the Yankees to be pointing fingers at umpire Jeff Nelson....

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