Postcards from Camp: Tigers

Postcards from Camp: Tigers

Lakeland, Fla.

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Tigers pitchers knew they would get a full dose of this early in the spring: infield practice. Kenny Rogers takes a ground ball as reliever Joel Zumaya looks on at the Tigers' spring facility in Lakeland, Fla.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Closer Todd Jones keeps the fans happy.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Manager Jim Leyland and his coaches watch their pitchers, including prospect Jair Jurrjens (at left).

Lakeland, Fla.

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More infield practice for Tigers pitchers.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Right fielder Ryan Raburn, left, high-fives teammate Mike Hessman after his second inning solo-home run against the Mets at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla., in the major-league exhibition opener for both clubs.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Third baseman Brandon Inge, left, and first baseman Sean Casey share a joke before their exhibition baseball game against Florida Southern University at Joker Marchant Stadium Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers won 14-0.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Magglio Ordonez takes to a sliding mat as part of the team's workouts on Monday.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Magglio Ordonez tries a disguise in a failed attempt to hide from fans before leaving the practice fields.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Newcomer Gary Sheffield, left, gets acquainted with teammate Magglio Ordonez during bunting practice on the first day of full-squad workouts.

Lakeland, Fla.

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Roster hopeful Chris Shelton waits his turn in the batting cage.