Detroit Tigers Begin Full-Squad Spring Training Workouts (Photos)

Today marked the first day of official full-squad workouts for the Detroit Tigers, and also marked the first time (in a number of weeks) that the temperature here in Grand Rapids, Michigan rose above the freezing mark. One can almost feel spring bursting forth from the earth.

We’re still one week away from the first time the Tigers will take the field against an opponent (and several more from the official start of spring), but for now enjoy these photos of the team in sunny Lakeland, Florida.

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; General view of the ESPN Baseball Tonight bus outside of Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Torii Hunter during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Victor Martinez (41) talks with manger Brad Ausmus during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers third baseman Don Kelly fields a ground ball during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Jordan Lennerton during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Andy Dirks during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera (left) talks with Justin Verlander during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Nick Castellanos during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers bench coach Gene Lamont during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports