Detroit Tigers

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Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Andriese pitches to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila, right, is congratulated by Tyler Collins after Avila hit a two-run home run, scoring Colins, off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 14, 2017, in Cleveland.. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton (27) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first before a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Adam Conley (61) works in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, March 31, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Detroit Tigers' Anibal Sanchez pitches to the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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LECOM park is reflected in Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus' sunglasses during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2016, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera follows through on a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in Atlanta. Victor Martinez, Justin Verlander, Cabrera and the rest of the Tigers will have another chance to make a run at the postseason this year. Detroit fell just short of a wild card in 2016, and although there’s been some talk of cutting costs, the Tigers haven’t started any major rebuilding process. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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FILE - In this March 23, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, in Kissimmee, Fla. Victor Martinez, Verlander, Miguel Cabrera and the rest of the Tigers will have another chance to make a run at the postseason this year. Detroit fell just short of a wild card in 2016, and although there’s been some talk of cutting costs, the Tigers haven’t started any major rebuilding process. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Andrew McCutchen makes a catch on a fly ball by Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Bradenton, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 23, 2017, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez rubs the ball with his hands before throwing a pitch against the New York Yankees in a spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez throws against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning in a spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 4, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka walks onto the field ahead of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka watches his team at bat in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka pitches during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka pitches to Detroit Tigers' Nick Castellanos during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka warms up during a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka pitches during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)