New Detroit Tigers’ faces built hope for 2016 campaign

WKAR Public Media

Published February 18, 2016 at 11:07 AM EST

Justin Verlander photo — Justin Verlander is expected to again be named the opening day starting pitcher for the Tigers.

Current Sports host Al Martin previews Detroit Tiger baseball with spring training starting this week.

You'd never know it by looking at the thermometer, but as of today, there's activity in the winter home of the Detroit Tigers in Lakeland, Florida.

Current State's Peter Whorf checks in with WKAR'S Current Sports host Al Martin for some Tiger talk and the team's hopes for 2016.

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