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Tigers pitchers and catchers report to Lakeland

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander smiles as he warms up during spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla., on Monday, February 13, 2017. Pitchers and catchers reported to camp. Their first official workout will be Tuesday.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander smiles as he warms up during spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla., on Monday, February 13, 2017. Pitchers and catchers reported to camp. Their first official workout will be Tuesday.
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Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus tosses a ball into the air as he throws batting practice for players during an informal practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus tosses a ball into the air as he throws batting practice for players during an informal practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe warms up during an informal workout Monday.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Lowe warms up during an informal workout Monday.
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Detroit Tigers players practice hitting and fielding during a spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
Detroit Tigers players practice hitting and fielding during a spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
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Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, right, and catcher Alex Avila watch batting practice Monday in Lakeland.
Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, right, and catcher Alex Avila watch batting practice Monday in Lakeland.
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Back with the Detroit Tigers, hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, left, gives batting tips to Grayson Greiner during an informal workout.
Back with the Detroit Tigers, hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, left, gives batting tips to Grayson Greiner during an informal workout.
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Back with the Detroit Tigers after playing for the Chicago White Sox last year, catcher Alex Avila warms up his arm during an informal workout in Lakeland.
Back with the Detroit Tigers after playing for the Chicago White Sox last year, catcher Alex Avila warms up his arm during an informal workout in Lakeland.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez smiles during an unofficial spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez smiles during an unofficial spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
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Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, right, laughs with his assistant coaches during an unofficial workout at Tigertown in Lakeland.
Detroit Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, right, laughs with his assistant coaches during an unofficial workout at Tigertown in Lakeland.
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Detroit Tigers players take batting practice at Tigertown in Lakeland.
Detroit Tigers players take batting practice at Tigertown in Lakeland.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, left, plays catch in Lakeland.
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, left, plays catch in Lakeland.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is mirrored by his reflections as he takes batting practice during spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is mirrored by his reflections as he takes batting practice during spring training practice at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, right, signs autographs for Jim Meddaugh, left, of Alpena, Mich., and Ivan Barkman, center, of Bronson, Mich., after an informal workout at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila, right, signs autographs for Jim Meddaugh, left, of Alpena, Mich., and Ivan Barkman, center, of Bronson, Mich., after an informal workout at Tigertown in Lakeland Monday.
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The newly renovated Detroit Tigers clubhouse at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla.
The newly renovated Detroit Tigers clubhouse at Tigertown in Lakeland, Fla.
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