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Full View 1. Jacob Turner, P – This ace in the making dropped to the Tigers because of signability (sound familiar). He’s got an excellent fastball. He’s working on improving the command of his breaking ball. He’s also developing a change-up as his third pitch, which he didn’t need in high school.
2. Austin Jackson, OF – Jackson was the center piece for the deal that sent Curtis Granderson to New York and Edwin Jackson to Arizona. He’s got the tools to be an everyday centerfielder, but I don’t think he’s ready yet. He’s getting the shot this spring to be in Detroit, but he really needs a half season in Triple A.
3. Casey Crosby, P – Crosby has shown no ill effects from Tommy John surgery. He’s got a 2-seam and a 4-seam fast ball; the 4-seamer is lights out, while the 2-seamer is still a work in progress. His curveball, when effective, is a definite out pitch....
Full View AP PhotoThe D-Train might be the most likable Tiger.
As a Tigers fan whose three favorite players were Curtis Granderson, Edwin Jackson and Fernando Rodney, it's safe to say that I took the last offseason harder than most.It's the individual elements of Granderson, Jackson and Rodney that made me enjoy watching each. Granderson was not only awesome off the field, but who didn't love the way he played? He was really the first Tigers center fielder since Comerica Park opened who didn't seem exceedingly intimidated by the vast space out there.Rodney, rocking the flat-brimmed hat slightly to the left, was brilliant to watch simply because of that lights-out changeup, which might be the best in baseball....
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