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2013 Player Previews: An in-depth look at the specific parts of the Tigers roster
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February 11, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Justin Verlander
Newsflash: Justin Verlander is good at pitching.
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February 10, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Bruce Rondon
Bruce Rondon might have the most electric arm in the Tigers organization -- yeah, even over you-know-who -- but can he find the command to be effective?
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February 10, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Joaquin Benoit
Joaquin Benoit's numbers have been trending the wrong way for the past three seasons, but this isn't a cause for concern. He should be fine in 2013.
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February 9, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Miguel Cabrera
Can Miguel Cabrera possibly improve in 2013? We don't see why not.
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February 8, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Prince Fielder
Prince had a monster season in 2012, but was largely overshadowed by some guy named Miguel Cabrera. This year might be more of the same, but that's not a bad thing from the Tigers slugger.
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February 7, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Doug Fister
Doug Fister is ready to take the next step in 2013. Will he be able to?
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February 6, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Torii Hunter
You will probably see at least 20 stories between now and Opening Day about how Torii Hunter's experience and veteran savvy will help the Tigers in 2013. While all of that is nice, the guy can still play.
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February 5, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Max Scherzer
Max Scherzer took a major step forward in 2012, putting up the best overall season of his career. He needs to avoid a step back in 2013.
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February 4, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Omar Infante
For the first time in years, the Tigers will have a competent second baseman on Opening Day. Infante will need to improve on his poor showing with the Tigers in 2012 though.
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February 3, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Brayan Pena
Pena won't hit .300 or steal plate appearances from Alex Avila, but he should be able to spell Avila for the occasional day off.
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February 2, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Putkonen & Marte
Luke Putkonen and Luis Marte are both looking to head north with the Tigers after Spring Training, but both need to cut down their walk numbers (among other things) to improve in 2013.
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February 1, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Andy Dirks
Can Andy Dirks start everyday? The stats seem to think so.
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January 31, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Alex Avila
Alex Avila struggled in 2012, especially when it came to hitting for power. Expect him to improve quite a bit in that regard in 2013.
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January 30, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Austin Jackson
In which we preview Austin Jackson and take many lighthearted potshots at Mike Trout's unsustainable 2012 season.
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January 29, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Victor Martinez
Slow your roll, Tigers fans. Victor Martinez won't be the same player he was in 2011. However, that doesn't mean that he won't be a huge upgrade over Delmon Young.
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January 28, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Avisail Garcia
The 21 year old outfielder was effective, though not overly impressive, during his September call-up last season. If he outperforms others in Lakeland, the Tigers may not be able to keep him in the minors for long.
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January 27, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Duane Below
Will Duane Below be the Danny Worth of the Tigers' pitching staff in 2013? It's definitely possible based on the comments made by Jim Leyland last week.
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January 26, 2013
2013 player profile: Jeff Kobernus
Detroit added Jeff Kobernus to the roster at the Winter Meetings via the Rule 5 draft. But does he have what it takes to stay on the Tigers' roster all season?
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January 26, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Casey Crosby
Left-handed pitcher Casey Crosby has had command issues throughout his career, so it goes without saying that he could boost his value considerably if he fixes those in 2013.
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January 25, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez is looking to continue his great run of success that he had in late 2012... but hopefully with a bit more run support.
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January 24, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Octavio Dotel
Dotel's stat lines are pretty boring when you consider how consistent he is, but boring is a good thing. He also likes to dump champagne on his head. Hopefully both of these things (consistency and champagne) happen in 2013.
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January 23, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Rick Porcello
A civil discussion about the merits of having a 24 year old cost-controlled right-handed pitcher in the system that in no way, shape, or form will morph into a clusterf*** of a comments section about whether he should come out of the bullpen.
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January 21, 2013
2013 Player Previews: Infield and Catcher edition
None of these four players profiled today projects to receive much playing time in the MLB this year. But there's a chance three of them might get into some games.
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January 19, 2013
2013 profiles: Bullpen options
Today we combine several possible bullpen options on the 40-man roster into one post. Kurt remains pessimistic.
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January 18, 2013
2013 Tigers Player Preview: Quintin Berry
Can Berry make the roster over the other outfield options in front of him? Or will he once again be the odd man out when roster decisions are made?