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Detroit Tigers: First weekend of spring training

By Adam McIntosh

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 11: Daniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees during a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 11, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - MARCH 11: Daniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees during a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 11, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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Here at The Corner, we round up Detroit Tigers news and rumors around the Tigers blogosphere so that you don’t spend hours surfing the web searching.

The Detroit Tigers are focused on the future, not on winning now. Their play throughout spring training shows that, writes Shawn Windsor. The Tigers acquired Francisco Liriano over the weekend. The move helps improve the bullpen according to Anthony Fenech. The deal is reportedly a $4-million, one-year deal.

The Tigers beat the Blue Jays yesterday and Jeimer Candelario showed some pop in his outing. Candelario hit his first home run of spring training, and Detroit Sports Nation has a video of the homer.

Jordan Zimmerman made his spring training debut on the mound. He had no problem picking up the pace, according to the Ledger. Both Miguel Cabrera and Nicholas Castellanos led the Detroit Tigers in the win.

As the Detroit Tigers rebuild through 2018, Miguel Cabrera is looking to bounce back. CBS Sports has a full preview of the 2018 outlook for the Olde English D.  The competition for the starting rotation is in full swing. Call to The Pen looks at all the what-ifs for the 2018 starting rotation.

Matthew Boyd and Alex Faedo made their spring debut in today’s split-squad matchup. Evan Woodbery, of Mlive.com, wonders if the Tigers spring home opener a preview of the opening day lineup.

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Detroit Tigers prospect Issac Paredes has ‘advanced skills’ writes Lynn Henning of The Detroit News. Meanwhile, here at Motor City Bengals we previewed another top right-handed prospect, Kyle Funkhouser.

The Tigers need some depth in the outfield. Andy Patton writes that it might be worthwhile for the Tigers to trade for Trayce Thompson.

Blaine Hardy was held out of playing over the weekend. CBS Sports writes that it was merely a precautionary measure for the team. If you’re missing Justin Verlander as the season continues on. Don’t worry he misses you as well, according to Detroit Sports Nation.

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