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Tigers spring training: Wednesday Feb. 15

From left, Tigers pitchers Daniel Norris, Drew VerHagen and Kyle Ryan run sprints at the end of the workout at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017.
From left, Tigers pitchers Daniel Norris, Drew VerHagen and Kyle Ryan run sprints at the end of the workout at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017.
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Tigers pitchers Shane Greene, left, and Drew VerHagen walk to the fields for the workout.
Tigers pitchers Shane Greene, left, and Drew VerHagen walk to the fields for the workout.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches while players stretch.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus watches while players stretch.
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Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez stretches with first base coach Omar Vizquel.
Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez stretches with first base coach Omar Vizquel.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander stretches using a rubber band at the start of the workout.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander stretches using a rubber band at the start of the workout.
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Tigers catcher James McCann starts to warm up during the workout.
Tigers catcher James McCann starts to warm up during the workout.
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Tigers' Drew VerHagen, left, and James McCann stretch using rubber bands.
Tigers' Drew VerHagen, left, and James McCann stretch using rubber bands.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene fields a soft ground ball during drills practicing the throw to first base.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene fields a soft ground ball during drills practicing the throw to first base.
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Tigers pitcher Shane Greene makes the throw to first during fielding drills.
Tigers pitcher Shane Greene makes the throw to first during fielding drills.
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Assistant general manager David Chadd on the phone near the practice fields.
Assistant general manager David Chadd on the phone near the practice fields.
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Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez (77) warms up during the workout.
Tigers non-roster invitee Joe Jimenez (77) warms up during the workout.
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Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws a heavier-than-normal ball warming up.
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws a heavier-than-normal ball warming up.
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Tigers bench coach Gene Lamont (22) talks with assistant general manager David Chadd and hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, right, during the workout.
Tigers bench coach Gene Lamont (22) talks with assistant general manager David Chadd and hitting coach Lloyd McClendon, right, during the workout.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus tosses the ball to first to Joe Jimenez during pitcher covering first drills during the workout at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017. 
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus tosses the ball to first to Joe Jimenez during pitcher covering first drills during the workout at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017. (Robin Buckson / Detroit News)
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From left, Jamie Galbaith, 33, checks on her sons, Bo Galbraith, 6, and Grady Galbraith, 8, while watching the Tigers workout with her husband, Charlie Galbraith, all of Hemlock. The family is in Florida to go to Disney World but came over to check out the Tigers for a day, although it seems the boys are more interested in the gravel.
From left, Jamie Galbaith, 33, checks on her sons, Bo Galbraith, 6, and Grady Galbraith, 8, while watching the Tigers workout with her husband, Charlie Galbraith, all of Hemlock. The family is in Florida to go to Disney World but came over to check out the Tigers for a day, although it seems the boys are more interested in the gravel.
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Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy makes the throw to first during fielding drills.
Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy makes the throw to first during fielding drills.
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Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer, in navy, warms up during the workout.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer, in navy, warms up during the workout.
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Tigers catcher James McCann fields a throw during home plate drills.
Tigers catcher James McCann fields a throw during home plate drills.
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Pitcher Justin Wilson warms up his arm.
Pitcher Justin Wilson warms up his arm.
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Tigers pitcher Mike Pelfrey warms up his arm during the workout.
Tigers pitcher Mike Pelfrey warms up his arm during the workout.
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Catcher Alex Avila working at home plate during drills.
Catcher Alex Avila working at home plate during drills.
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Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws a bullpen session.
Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd throws a bullpen session.
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Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris watches bullpen session.
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris watches bullpen session.
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Tigers manager Brad Ausmus bumps fists with pitcher Daniel Norris, right, near the bullpen area.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus bumps fists with pitcher Daniel Norris, right, near the bullpen area.
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Tigers' Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook between turns batting at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017. One of these or both will likely play center field.
Tigers' Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook between turns batting at the Detroit Tigers practice fields in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 15, 2017. One of these or both will likely play center field.
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Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook talks with batting practice pitcher Ed Hodge, left, during batting practice.
Tigers outfielder Mikie Mahtook talks with batting practice pitcher Ed Hodge, left, during batting practice.
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Tigers Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook exit the field after the workout.
Tigers Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook exit the field after the workout.
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Tigers Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook exit the field after the workout.
Tigers Tyler Collins, left, and Mikie Mahtook exit the field after the workout.
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Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen signs autographs for fans after the workout.
Tigers pitcher Drew VerHagen signs autographs for fans after the workout.
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