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Catcher Brian Peterson, left, a non-roster invitee to spring training, consults with player development director Glenn Ezell during practice.

Tigers infielder Omar Infante warms up for batting practice.

Detroit outfielder Craig Monroe falls to the ground after catching a ball in practice.

Tigers outfielders Curtis Granderson, left, and Nook Logan stretch before spring training practice.

Curtis Granderson is a candidate to play centerfield for the Tigers this season.

Curtis Granderson waits his turn for batting practice.

Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez takes a cut during batting practice.
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03-01-2006, 08:38 PM
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Detroit Tigers infielder Brandon Inge (15), right sprints with a harness pulled by an athletic trainer during spring training practice .

Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe (27) worksout during spring training practice.

Detroit Tigers non-roster invitee infielder Tony Giarratano (39) runs with a harness around his waist during a conditioning drill at spring training

Detroit Tigers outfielder Craig Monroe (27) practices leading off during spring training practice at their training facility.

Detroit Tigers non-roster invitee infielder Tony Giarratano (39) workouts against a fence during spring training practice.

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Dmitri Young (25), left, and infielder Carlos Guillen (9), right, swing their legs back and forth during spring training practice.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson (28), left, gets instruction from first base coach Andy Van Slyke (18), right, on how to lead off during spring training practice.
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03-01-2006, 08:42 PM
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Non-roster invitee infielder Ramon Santiago gets ready to go into the batting cage.

Tigers pitcher Roman Colon is reflected in a rain puddle while working out.

Tigers non-roster invitee pitcher Matt Mantei takes a break during practice.

Tigers pitcher Jamie Walker plays with a ball during the first practice for the full team.

First base coach Andy Van Slyke, left, guides non-roster invitee infielder Josh Phelps during a drill with different batting scenarios.

Tigers players workout during the first full-squad practice of spring training.
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03-01-2006, 08:46 PM
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Tigers catcher Vance Wilson (13) and infielder Chris Shelton stretch before practice.

Before practice Tigers non-roster invitee infielder Mike Hessman stretches.

Pitcher Jeremy Bonderman stretches out before practice Sunday.

Tigers pitcher Jordan Tata stretches before practice.

Pitcher Kyle Sleeth (44) and Justin Verlander, right, go over their air golf swings before practice.

Tigers pitcher Franklyn German, left, leans back while telling a story to pitcher Roman Colon before practice.

Pitchers, from left, Humberto Sanchez, Franklyn German and Fernando Rodney joke around before practice.

Tigers pitcher Jermey Bonderman (38) warms-up during an early morning drill.
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03-01-2006, 08:52 PM
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Detroit Tigers' pitcher Humberto Sanchez, right, pretends to swing a bat while joking with fellow pitcher Fernando Rodney.

Tigers legend Lou Whitaker takes a jog around the race track.

Tigers' pitchers (left to right) Preston Larrison, Jeremy Bonderman, Justin Verlander and Matt Mantei go for a quick run.

Pitcher Justin Verlander practices.

Detroit Tigers pitchers line up to practice with catchers at their training facility.

Detroit Tigers first base coach Andy Van Slyke balances a mitt on a bat before practice at their training facility.

Detroit Tigers infielder Brandon Inge sprints around cones during practice.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Percival (40), center, sprints around cones during practice at their training facility.
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03-01-2006, 08:54 PM
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Some of these pictures are from the first day of camp, but I just found them so I figured I'd post them anyways!
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03-02-2006, 11:13 PM
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LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Manager Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers sits next to the dugout during a Spring Training game against the Cincinnati Reds on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Reds 8-5.

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Catcher Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers singles against the Cincinnati Reds during a Spring Training game on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Reds 8-5.

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Starting pitcher Roman Colon #43 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during a Spring Training game on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Reds 8-5.

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Dmitri Young #25 of the Detroit Tigers singles against the Cincinnati Reds during a Spring Training game on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Reds 8-5.

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Catcher Ivan Rodriguez #7 of the Detroit Tigers catches a foul ball against the Cincinnati Reds during a Spring Training game on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Reds 8-5.

LAKELAND, FL - MARCH 2: Second baseman Tony Womack #15 of the Cincinnati Reds turns a double play as Placido Polanco #14 of the Detroit Tigers slides into second base during a Spring Training game on March 2, 2006 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson makes the catch on a fly ball hit by Cincinnati Reds' Tony Womack in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game at Joker Marchant Stadium, Thursday March 2, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers beat the Reds 8-5.

Detroit Tigers' Reggie Taylor, right, is congratulated by Curtis Granderson after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning to break a 5-5 tie against the Cincinnati Reds in a spring training baseball game at Joker Marchant Stadium Thursday March 2, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers beat the Reds 8-5.

Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez smiles at a comment from Placido Polanco before batting against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning of spring training baseball game at Joker Marchant Stadium Thursday March 2, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. Rodriguez led off the game with a solo home run in their 8-5 win.
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03-02-2006, 11:21 PM
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Tigers' infielder Brandon Inge takes a swing in the first inning against Florida Southern College at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland.

Tigers pitcher Jordan Tata pitched second during the game.

Tigers DH Dmitri Young grimaces as he walks to first base after being hit by the ball.

Tigers infielder Kody Kirkland fields the ball during the game.

Florida Southern College shorstop Bryan Brown leaps to avoid the sliding Tigers outfielder Marcus Thames during the game.

Tigers non-roster invitee second baseman Ramon Santiago, right, tags out Florida Southern College outfielder Adam Calderone during the game.

Tigers infielder Carlos Pena, right, horseplays with another player in the dugout during the game.
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03-02-2006, 11:51 PM
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson starting against Cincinnati Reds in their spring training game Thursday March 2, 2006 in Lakeland, Florida.

Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez follows the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday.

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Edwin Encarnacion watches as Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez rounds third base after hitting a solo home run against the Reds.

Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez throws back to pitcher Nate Robertson during the second inning.

Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez points to Nate Robertson.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Carlos Guillen makes a play on a pop fly during the top of the third inning.

Fans look on as Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge tries to make a play on a foul ball.
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03-02-2006, 11:52 PM
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Cincinnati Reds Tony Womack is safe at first as Detroit Tigers first baseman Carlos Pena waits for the throw during the second inning.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson makes a play on a pop fly.

Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland walks the dugout during the game against Cincinnati Reds.

Detroit manager Jim Leyland, seated next to coaches Don Slaught, left, and Chuck Hernandez, center, gives signals from the dugout during the game.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Carlos Pena waits for the ball as Florida Southern's Kyle Patrick is safe at first base during the Tigers' first spring training game game Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Lakeland, Florida.

Detroit Tigers coach Don Slaught points out a player to manager Jim Leyland as they watch the Tigers play Florida Southern.
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03-02-2006, 11:53 PM
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Thanks so much....I've met Amy and Morris and they do produce quality work. Morris finds the action and Amy tells a story.
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03-02-2006, 11:56 PM
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Detroit Tigers second baseman Placido Planco throws to first. He'll be leaving to play in the World Baseball Classic.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Marcus Thames runs to first after hitting a single.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Marcus Thames is brushed back by Florida Southern Moccasins pitcher Daniel Albritton. Hm, wonder if Thames thought about rushing the mound?

Detroit's Ryan Ludwick fouls a ball off.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Preston Larrison wipes his brow after giving up a two-run homer in the ninth to Florida Southern, tying the score at 3.

Detroit's Ryan Ludwick is tagged out at the plate by Florida Southern Moccasins catcher Paul Rodriguez.
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03-02-2006, 11:57 PM
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Detroit Tigers first baseman Carlos Pena is congratulated by third base coach Gene Lamont after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Kody Kirkland tags out Florida Southern's Kyle Patrick in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson eyes the flight of the ball on his game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson gets to tip his cap to himself after his game-winning hit in the bottom of the ninth against Florida Southern.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland autographs a ball for home plate umpire Mark Strifler after his team beat Florida Southern, 4-3.
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03-03-2006, 11:24 PM
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Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco (14) tries to complete a double play as Reds catcher Dane Sardinha tries to break up the play.

Tigers pitcher Roman Colon, left, gets a pep talk from catcher Ivan Rodriguez.

Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez, left, talks to non-roster invitee pitcher Chad Durbin after Durbin pitched.

Tigers shortstop Carlos Guillen (9) tags out Cincinnati second baseman Tony Womack at second base in the first inning.
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03-05-2006, 10:24 AM
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The Detroit Tigers' Kody Kirkland tags out Team Italy's Tony Giarratano at third base during the fourth inning of the World Baseball Classic in Lakeland, Florida Saturday March 4, 2006. The Tigers defeated Team Italy 6-5.

Detroit Tigers' Kenny Rogers pitching in the first inning against Team Italy.

Detroit Tigers' Mike Hessman slides under Team Italy's second baseman Davide Dallospedale while trying to break up a double play during the third inning.

Detroit Tigers' Dmitri Young winces as he comes up limping after running to first on his first at bat in the first inning.

Dmitri Young winces as Trainer Doug Teter, right, massages his thigh after he came up limping after running to first base.

Trainer Doug Teter, right, helps Dmitri Young from the dugout.

Tigers' Kody Kirkland lands on third after hitting a triple in the sixth inning against Team Italy.

Tigers' Mike Hessman is congratulated at home plate after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning to tie the score against Team Italy. The Tigers went on to win 6-5.

Detroit Tigers' first baseman Chris Shelton signing autographs before the game.

Detroit Tigers' pitcher Justin Verlander signs a ball for Mitchell Case, 6, from Mt. Dora, Florida before the game against Team Italy Saturday.
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03-06-2006, 07:59 PM
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KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Nate Robertson #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Bobby Seay #73 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Luis Hernandez #61 of the Atlanta Braves reaches to make a catch as Nook Logan #19 of the Detroit Tigers slides into second base during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Hector Mercado #68 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Marcus Thames #33 of the Detroit Tigers makes contact against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Don Kelly #58 of the Detroit Tigers follows through on a swing against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Reggie Taylor #80 of the Detroit Tigers runs to first base against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.

KISSIMMEE, FL - MARCH 6: Brent Clevlen #24 of the Detroit Tigers homers against the Atlanta Braves during Spring Training on March 6, 2006 at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Kissimme, Florida.
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03-06-2006, 08:02 PM
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Detroit Tigers' Danilo Sanchez (75) breaks up a double play in the second inning as Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado, left, can't make the throw in time to first in a spring training baseball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Monday, March 6, 2006. Tigers won 8-2.

Detroit Tigers' Nook Logan, right, steals second base in the seventh inning as Atlanta Braves' Martin Prado tries to tag him in a spring training baseball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Monday, March 6, 2006.

Detroit Tigers' Nook Logan dives back to first base safely in the first inning as Atalnta Braves first baseman Brian Jordan, left, tags him in a spring training baseball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Monday, March 6, 2006. Tigers won 8-2.
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03-07-2006, 10:22 PM
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Woodyard (50) watches as Cleveland Indians' Todd Hollandsworth, left, rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in Lakeview, Fla., Tuesday, March 7, 2006. The Indians beat the Tigers 7-4.
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03-09-2006, 09:08 PM
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Detroit Tigers Curtis Granderson, right, slides in safely beneath New York Yankees shortstop Miguel Cairo as Cairo reaches for a wide toss from second baseman Robinson Cano in the sixth inning of the Tigers' 8-4 victory over the Yankees, Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. Cairo couldn't reach Cano's relay on the play, allowing Granderson to reach base.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Kody Kirkland (52) scores on his third-inning fly ball that was mis-played by New York Yankees centerfielder Kevin Thompson (not shown) for an error in the Tigers 8-4 victory over the Yankees, Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. Three runs scored in the play. Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has the ball in his glove but doesn't make the tag.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenny Rogers plays with his eight year-old son Trevor on a practice field Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla., after pitching in the Tigers 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees. Rogers allowed one run on one hit in three inning and was the game's winning pitcher.

Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames watches his fifth inning solo home run off New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera in the Tigers 8-4 victory over the Yankees, Thursday, March 6, 2006, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.

Detroit Tigers shortstop Don Kelly (58) prepares to throw to first but New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada is safe sliding into second on a first inning fielder's choice after Yankees batter Andy Phillips grounded out to pitcher Kenny Rogers in the first inning of the Tigers 8-4 victory over the Yankees Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla.
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03-10-2006, 10:09 PM
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Los Angeles Dodgers' Matt Kemp (65) slides into to second before Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly, left, can apply the tag as he steals second base during the third inning of a spring training game Friday, March 10, 2006 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Fla. Tigers won 12-3.

Detroit Tigers' Curtis Gunderson connects for a solo home run thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers' Chad Billingsley in the fifth inning of a spring training game Friday, March 10, 2006 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Fla. Detroit won 12-3.

Detroit Tigers' Vance Wilson (13), far left, is congratulated at home after hitting a grand slam, that scored from left to right, Brent Clevlen (24), Kody Kirkland (52) and Reggie Taylor (80) in the fifth inning off of Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Brian Meadows in a spring training game Friday, March 10, 2006 at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, Fla. Detroit won 12-3.
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03-10-2006, 11:00 PM
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Love these so I don't have to search for Morris's shots.
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Detroit Tigers center fielder Nook Logan watches a a home run ball hit by Minnesota Twins' Rondell White bounces away during the second inning of their spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday March 11, 2006.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge dives but can't make the play on a single by Minnesota Twins' Rondell White in the first inning of their spring training baseball game in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday March 11, 2006.
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Detroit Tigers catcher Vance Wilson, right, tags out Pittsburgh Pirates' Freddy Sanchez in the sixth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Pirates won 9-2.

Detroit Tigers' Chris Shelton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Pitsburgh Pirates' Paul Maholm in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Pirates won 9-2.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nook Logan dives in front of the Pittsburgh Pirates bullpen for a ball hit by Pirates' Freddy Sanchez in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. Sanchez hit a two-RBI triple. The Pirates won 9-2.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Humberto Cota, right, tags out Detroit Tigers' Chris Shelton in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Pirates won 9-2.

Detroit Tigers' Wilfredo Ledezma pitches to Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Wilson during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. Ledezma pitched 2.2 innings and gave up six hits and five runs.The Pirates won 9-2.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws in the second inning of the Tigers 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

With Philadelphia Phillies' Abraham Nunez leading off first, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws in the third inning, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla. The Tigers lost 3-2.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard, left, trots the bases behind Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander after Howard hit a solo home run on an 0-0 pitch in the second inning of the Phillies 4-3 victory over the Tigers, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.
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Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Joe Thurston, left, displays the ball after catching Detroit Tigers' Josh Phelps (70) stealing in the eighth inning of the Phillies 3-2 victory over the Tigers, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Abraham Nunez, left, watches as shortstop Jimmy Rollins, center, tosses to first to complete a double play as Detroit Tigers runner Don Kelly is forced out on Carlos Pena's seventh inning grounder during their spring training baseball game Monday, March 13, 2006, in Clearwater, Fla. The Phillies won 3-2.

Detroit Tigers left fielder Reggie Taylor (80) chases after Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell's eighth inning ground rule double off Tigers reliever Bobby Seay in the Phillies 3-2 victory over Detroit, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Philadelphia Phillies' Peter Bergeron, left, steals second in the fifth inning as Detroit Tigers second baseman Don Kelly (58) is drawn off base to field the throw from the catcher in the Phillies 3-2 victory, Monday, March 13, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.
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Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Karsay in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 14-10.

Detroit Tigers' Mike Hessman watches the ball as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Steve Karsay in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 14-10.

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante smacks a two run home run off Cleveland Indians pitcher Edward Mujica in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won, 14-10.
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jeremy Bonderman stands on the mound after giving up three runs in the third inning to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in a spring training baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Detroit Tigers' Josh Phelps, right, is tagged out during a rundown between second and third by Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Wes Bankston in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Detroit Tigers' Alexis Gomez watches the flight of his grand slam against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Detroit Tigers' Alexis Gomez (63) is greeted at home plate by teammates Nook Logan (19), Brian Peterson (78), and Tony Giarratano after hitting a grand slam against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.

Detroit Tigers Kody Kirkland, left, is tagged out at home plate by Tampa Bay Devil Rays catcher Toby Hall as he tries to score from third on an infield ground ball by Russ Branyon in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Wednesday, March 15, 2006.
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I can't locate these pics, where are you getting them @ Detroit News...., where are their photo"s? Thanks...
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I can't locate these pics, where are you getting them @ Detroit News...., where are their photo"s? Thanks...
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The Detroit News site and the Free Press site hasn't updated their photo's in FOREVER! I'm getting all of them from Yahoo!
Here's the link!
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Thanks for the link. I knew these weren't Morris's or Amy's shots.
Roger
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Detroit Tigers' Don Kelly, right, waits for New York Yankees' Kevin Thompson as Thompson tries to steal second base in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. Thompson was out. The Tigers won 4-3.

New York Yankees catcher David Parrish waits for the ball as Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge slides into home plate for the game-winning run in the ninth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. Inge scored on a single by Nook Logan. The Tigers won 4-3.

Detroit Tigers' Vance Wilson runs the bases after hitting a solo home run off New York Yankees pitcher Jeff Karstens in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla.

Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante (20) looks toward first base after forcing out New York Yankees' Damian Rolls at second base in the second inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. Infante was able to make the throw to first base for the double play. The Tigers won 4-3.

Detroit Tigers' Nate Robertson pitches to New York Yankees' Bubba Crosby in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. Robertson pitched five innings and gave up four hits and two runs. The Tigers won 4-3.

Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames, left, is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a solo home run off New York Yankees pitcher Scott Erikson in the seventh inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla.
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Washington Nationals' Kenny Kelly (39), dives back safely to first before Detroit Tigers' Mike Hessman (67), can apply the tag in an attempted pick-off by Tigers' pitcher Jordan Tata in the second inning of a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Viera, Fla.

Washington Nationals' Jose Vidro (3), throws to first after forcing out Detroit Tigers' Tony Giarratano (39) and getting Tigers' Brent Clevlen out at first to complete the double play in the first inning of a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Viera, Fla.

Washington Nationals' Kenny Kelly (39), steals second as Detroit Tigers' Kevin Hooper (65), misses the ball thrown by Tigers' catcher Max St. Pierre in the fourth inning of a spring training game at Space Coast Stadium Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Viera, Fla. Nationals' Kelly advance to third and St. Pierre was charged with a throwing error.
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Detroit Tigers' Omar Infante, right, is congratulated by Dmitri Young, left, after Infante scored in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Tigers won 5-2.

Houston Astros shortstop Adam Everett, right, waits for the ball as Detroit Tigers' Vance Wilson slides into second base for a double in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Tigers won 5-2.

Detroit Tigers' Dmitri Young smacks a double off Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Kissimmee, Fla. The Tigers won 5-2.

Detroit Tigers' Kenny Rogers pitches to Houston Astros' Lance Berkman in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Kissimmee, Fla. Rogers pitched five innings and gave up seven hits and two runs. The Tigers won 5-2.
I really wish that the Detroit News and the Freep would update their pictures on their sites!!!
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Detroit Tigers' Dmitri Young, right, is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina, during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 20, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 15-2.

Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez smacks a two run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 20, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 15-2.

Detroit Tigers' Jeremy Bonderman pitches to New York Yankees Johnny Damon in the first inning of a spring training baseball game Monday, March 20, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. Bonderman pitched five innings and gave up five hits and one run. The Tigers won 15-2.
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Detroit Tigers third base coach Gene Lamont congratulates Carlos Pena after Pena's eighth inning two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies reliever Eude Brito in the Tigers 7-4 loss to the split-squad Phillies, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in their spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Philadelphia Phillies Timothy Moss, left, is out as Detroit Tigers second baseman Don Kelly turns a double play in the sixth inning of the split-squad Phillies 7-4 victory over Detroit, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla. Phillies infileder Mike Costanzo grounded into the play.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson removes his cap and wipes his brow in the first inning of the Tigers 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in their spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla. Robertson gave up seven runs on seven hits and struck out five in five innings. Robertson gave up five runs, on four hits in the first inning of the loss.

Detroit Tigers catcerh Ivan Rodriguez strikes out swinging in the third inning of the Tigers 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in their spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla. Home plate umpire Mark Carlson is shown, left. Rodriguez was 0 for 3 in the game with one strikeout.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Dmitri Young dives for Abraham Nunez's fourth inning grounder through the hole between third and shortstop in the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 victory over Detroit, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Dmitri Young reacts after flying out to Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Pat Burrell in the first inning of the Tigers 7-4 loss to a split squad Philadelphia team, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in a spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Nate Robertson winds up for a pitch in the Tigers 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in their spring baseball game at Bright House Networks Field in Clearwater, Fla. Robertson gave up seven runs on seven hits and struck out five in five innings.
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03-23-2006, 02:29 AM
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Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez does a bunting drill. that bunt has 1 place to go and thats up in the air

Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez takes batting practice. Rodriguez has reached a happy medium with his weight this year. well looks like another GIDP for pudge, how bout working on your swing instead of your girly figure
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i hope this year his OBP is actually higher than his average
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The best thing about that whole gallery:
Not one picture of Bobby Higginson.
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Detroit Tigers' Nook Logan, left, slides into home plate for the game-winning run as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Dusty Wathan reaches for the tag in the 10th inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Lakeland, Fla. Logan scored on a sacrifice fly by Don Kelly. The Tigers won 8-7 in 10 innings.

Detroit Tigers' Placido Polanco catches a fly ball hit by Philadelphia Phillies' Chris Roberson in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2006 in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 8-7 in 10 innings.
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"Nook Logan" and "game winning run" used twice in a week. UNBELIEVABLE!
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