Lakeland, Fla. — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire is in a tough spot these first couple of weeks, especially when he’s confronted with specific roster questions. Hard answer questions about his bullpen and rotation when he’s had actual eyes on these players for just two days.
Still, there was one thing he could say somewhat definitively: The closer role is Shane Greene’s to lose.
“If the guy had the job when they left here (last season), I’m not going to say he’s not going to be my closer,” Gardenhire said Thursday after the second pitchers and catchers workout.