Detroit Tigers: Spring training offers a glimpse of the future

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 bullpen is seeing an unexpected competition play out. The injury of Travis Wood and the delay of Francisco Liriano are giving some another opportunity. Chris McCosky, of the Detroit News, writes that Blaine Hardy or Chad Bell could claim the second position in the bullpen.

Alex Wilson, meanwhile, is still fighting for a role in the starting rotation. Despite giving up a home run to Bryce Harper yesterday, Wilson is seeing steps forward writes Chris McCoskey.

Detroit Tigers prospect Jeimer Candelario continues to impress the team with each of his spring training outings. Miguel Cabrera has come into spring training looking fit, healthy and happy. Being surrounded by the youth of the Tigers team has invigorated the Tigers slugger writes Jason Beck.

Our own Andy Patton broke down the Tigers 1990’s All-Decade Team.  Cecil Fielder is one of the Tiger greats that made the list. Jim Kramer looks at some of the less glamorous players that have played for the Tigers. He also took a look at how long it’s taken the Tigers, in years past, to go from rebuild to a World Series Title.

Next: Prospects entering make-or-break seasons

Former Detroit Tiger Phil Coke is attempting a comeback in baseball as a knuckleball pitcher. he’s even open up to a reunion in the Motor City. Another article worthwhile over at the Athletic is by Kurt Mensching. Mensching explains how spring training stats can indicate the regular season. A subscription to the Athletic is worthwhile if you haven’t subscribed already.

Finally, the Tigers recently DFA’d prospect Jairo Labourt to make room for Francisco Liriano. SB Nations’ Bless You Boys thinks there wasn’t a good reason for the DFA.  We suggest that the numbers say otherwise.