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Ian Kinsler is ready for all that awaits him this season, Don Kelly's chances to make the 25-man roster, and the Tigers' first full workout focuses heavily on baserunning. Oh, also, someone drove a tractor to practice yesterday. My money is on Dirks.
Tigers links:
The Detroit Tigers will be more reliant on speed and defense in 2014
MLB.com, Anthony Castrovince
In all honesty ... I haven't been this excited about a Tigers team in awhile. I just can't wait to see how all of the offseason moves come together.
With mane but no pain, Tigers' Andy Dirks ready to hit again
The Detroit News, Lynn Henning
Again? That's assuming he's ever hit. Which ... uhhh ... is up for debate.
Ian Kinsler excited for change of scenery with Detroit Tigers
ESPN
New Detroit Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler doesn't mind admitting he had gotten comfortable in Texas.
My 30 Years Watching the Detroit Tigers
TigerSnark
Can someone check on Rogo? He said something about understanding Jerry Green. I'm worried.
Ask Schmehl: Will Don Kelly make Opening Day roster? Can Casey Crosby win spot in Tigers' bullpen?
MLive.com, James Schmehl
Don Kelly debates start ........................ now! We can officially welcome baseball back.
Detroit Tigers' first full-squad workout places emphasis on baserunning
Detroit Free Press, Brad Ausmus
Fundamentals. Fundamentals. Fundamentals. Wheeeeeee!
Lineup discussion: AL Central
SweetSpot Blog, David Schoenfield
"Key question: How do they replace Prince Fielder's production and presence?" Fair question, I guess. But when I think about the season, that question really doesn't even cross my mind.
5 Things The Detroit Tigers Need To Do To Win The AL Central
Motor City Bengals, Josh Paulisin
There's actually only one thing they need to do, which is win more than everyone else. But perhaps that's too simplistic.
Elsewhere in baseball:
Live in Los Angeles? Wanna watch the Dodgers? Well, about that . . .
HardballTalk, Craig Calcaterra
I think the most shocking part of this article is that rabbit ears still exist.
Lloyd McClendon fires back at Yankees hitting coach who dissed Robinson Cano
Big League Stew, Mike Oz
Oh, Lloyd.
Tigers tweets:
This is just so great.
No disrespect to Verlander's Lambo & Ferrari, but whichever Detroit Tiger drove the tractor to work is Str8 Ballin'! pic.twitter.com/qEUDOYasMw
— James R. Chipman (@JAYRC_TigsTown) February 18, 2014How can you not love this team?
Spanish 101 from an #MVP: http://t.co/YcVaJjXGmk
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 18, 2014Justin Verlander is by far his biggest fan.
Apple TV remote somehow got lost in the couch frame. This is what's happening now. #determination#manthingspic.twitter.com/oLxwT4K82z
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) February 17, 2014