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TigerFest at Comerica Park 2016

Wally Knysz, 9, of Lake Angelus holds up his jersey that was signed by Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and manager Brad Ausmus during the annual TigerFest on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Wally Knysz, 9, of Lake Angelus holds up his jersey that was signed by Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and manager Brad Ausmus during the annual TigerFest on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
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Fans wait in a long line to enter Comerica Park.
Fans wait in a long line to enter Comerica Park.
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Tigers mascot Paws has some fun with Ethan McClintock, 8, center, of Troy and his friend Gavin Chargo, 8, of Madison Heights.
Tigers mascot Paws has some fun with Ethan McClintock, 8, center, of Troy and his friend Gavin Chargo, 8, of Madison Heights.
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Former Tiger Kirk Gibson is seen in the media area during TigerFest.
Former Tiger Kirk Gibson is seen in the media area during TigerFest.
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Fans tour the visitors dugout.
Fans tour the visitors dugout.
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Former Tiger great Alan Trammell walks through the media area.
Former Tiger great Alan Trammell walks through the media area.
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Wally Knysz, 9, of Lake Angelus, Michigan has his jersey signed by Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
Wally Knysz, 9, of Lake Angelus, Michigan has his jersey signed by Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
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Josh Springer of Wixom is seen with his daughter Brooklyn, 6, center, and son Noah, 8, as they wait in line for an autograph.
Josh Springer of Wixom is seen with his daughter Brooklyn, 6, center, and son Noah, 8, as they wait in line for an autograph.
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Blair Goodman of Grand Rapids carves an ice sculpture of a tiger during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
Blair Goodman of Grand Rapids carves an ice sculpture of a tiger during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
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The Tigers clubhouse is seen during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
The Tigers clubhouse is seen during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
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Josh Bannow, of Jones, Michigan, takes a photo of the Tigers clubhouse.
Josh Bannow, of Jones, Michigan, takes a photo of the Tigers clubhouse.
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Tigers pitcher An’ibal S‡anchez stops by to speak with the media.
Tigers pitcher An’ibal S‡anchez stops by to speak with the media.
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Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez walks through the media area.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez walks through the media area.
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Former Tiger and current Fox Sports Detroit studio analyst Craig Monroe is seen during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
Former Tiger and current Fox Sports Detroit studio analyst Craig Monroe is seen during the annual TigerFest at Comerica Park.
Steve Perez, The Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris stops by to speak with the media.
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris stops by to speak with the media.
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Tigers minor league outfielder Wynton Bernard is seen in the media area.
Tigers minor league outfielder Wynton Bernard is seen in the media area.
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