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Tigers pitchers, catchers report to Lakeland for spring training

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal Detroit Tigers workout at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 13, 2018.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal Detroit Tigers workout at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 13, 2018.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Warwick Saupold warms up during a workout Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
Tigers pitcher Warwick Saupold warms up during a workout Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris, left, sits on a cooler between sprints and talks with Warwick Saupold during a workout.
Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris, left, sits on a cooler between sprints and talks with Warwick Saupold during a workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers non-roster invitee Jim Adduci runs down a pop fly during a workout at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
Tigers non-roster invitee Jim Adduci runs down a pop fly during a workout at the practice fields behind Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers non-roster invitee Jim Adduci catches a pop fly.
Tigers non-roster invitee Jim Adduci catches a pop fly.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers non-roster invitee Brayan Pena, right, talks with bench coach Steve Liddle during a workout.
Tigers non-roster invitee Brayan Pena, right, talks with bench coach Steve Liddle during a workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
New Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio watches pitchers during a workout.
New Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio watches pitchers during a workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez walks off the field after running sprints during an informal workout.
Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez walks off the field after running sprints during an informal workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal workout.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers players runs sprints, including second from left, Tigers top draft pick Alex Faedo.
Tigers players runs sprints, including second from left, Tigers top draft pick Alex Faedo.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers catcher James McCann catches an informal bullpen session.
Tigers catcher James McCann catches an informal bullpen session.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle, top left, and Rick Anderson talk with bullpen catcher John Murrian, right, during the informal workout.
Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle, top left, and Rick Anderson talk with bullpen catcher John Murrian, right, during the informal workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle, left, talks with bullpen catcher John Murrian.
Tigers bench coach Steve Liddle, left, talks with bullpen catcher John Murrian.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio, left, near the bullpen.
Tigers pitching coach Chris Bosio, left, near the bullpen.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter warms up during an informal workout.
Tigers pitcher Ryan Carpenter warms up during an informal workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Warwick Saupold between warm-up throws.
Tigers pitcher Warwick Saupold between warm-up throws.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal workout.
Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer warms up during an informal workout.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Tigers pitchers Ryan Carpenter, left, and Daniel Stumpf talk after they warm up.
Tigers pitchers Ryan Carpenter, left, and Daniel Stumpf talk after they warm up.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Grounds crew member Amp Milton talks with pitching coach Chris Bosio, right, near the bullpen.
Grounds crew member Amp Milton talks with pitching coach Chris Bosio, right, near the bullpen.
Robin Buckson, Detroit News
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional features on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 13, 2018. This crew from Pro Mats Co. will install this netting at many more major and minor ballparks over the next few months, including Comerica Park.
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional features on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Feb. 13, 2018. This crew from Pro Mats Co. will install this netting at many more major and minor ballparks over the next few months, including Comerica Park.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pro Mats Co. employee Brian Sims, 52, of Talladega, Ala., at bottom, uses his "sewing skills," according to him, to secure the addition netting he is installing along with co-worker Bryan Capps, 51, top, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Pro Mats Co. employee Brian Sims, 52, of Talladega, Ala., at bottom, uses his "sewing skills," according to him, to secure the addition netting he is installing along with co-worker Bryan Capps, 51, top, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional cabling to enable fans to get autographs before games on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting. At right is the existing netting made from a thicker material.
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional cabling to enable fans to get autographs before games on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting. At right is the existing netting made from a thicker material.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pro Mats Co. employee Brian Sims, 52, of Talladega, Ala. uses his "sewing skills," according to him, to secure the new protective netting along the first base sideline.
Pro Mats Co. employee Brian Sims, 52, of Talladega, Ala. uses his "sewing skills," according to him, to secure the new protective netting along the first base sideline.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional cabling on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting to enable fans to get autographs before games.
Pro Mats Co. employee Bryan Capps, 51, of Birmingham, Ala. uses a cherry picker to put some additional cabling on the newly installed Ultra Cross protective netting to enable fans to get autographs before games.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
An overall view at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
An overall view at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News