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Tigers spring training: Wednesday, Feb. 22

Tigers pitching prospect Joe Jimenez signs an autograph for Julie Peace of Toledo, there with her husband, Ken Peace, in green, and friend, Teresa Hehemann of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Tigers workout outdoors was canceled Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, due to rain at spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
Tigers pitching prospect Joe Jimenez signs an autograph for Julie Peace of Toledo, there with her husband, Ken Peace, in green, and friend, Teresa Hehemann of St. Petersburg, Florida. The Tigers workout outdoors was canceled Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, due to rain at spring training in Lakeland, Florida.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones, left, talks with catcher James McCann, as they head to the indoor batting cages.
Tigers outfielder JaCoby Jones, left, talks with catcher James McCann, as they head to the indoor batting cages.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, front, and pitcher Justin Verlander slap hands with fans as they head to the batting cage and indoor workout area.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez, front, and pitcher Justin Verlander slap hands with fans as they head to the batting cage and indoor workout area.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers pitching prospect Joe Jimenez signs an autograph for Julie Peace of Toledo, there with her husband, Ken Peace, in green, and friend, Teresa Hehemann of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Tigers pitching prospect Joe Jimenez signs an autograph for Julie Peace of Toledo, there with her husband, Ken Peace, in green, and friend, Teresa Hehemann of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez slaps hands with Bill Kokenos of Lake Orion as Martinez heads to the indoor batting cages.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez slaps hands with Bill Kokenos of Lake Orion as Martinez heads to the indoor batting cages.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The exterior of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
The exterior of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez signs an autograph or Valerie Diem of Adrian, who was born in Detroit.
Tigers designated hitter Victor Martinez signs an autograph or Valerie Diem of Adrian, who was born in Detroit.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The exterior of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on this rainy Wednesday.
The exterior of Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on this rainy Wednesday.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News