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The Detroit Tigers are expected to make the safe play.
Faced with a number of painful rebuilding years on the horizon, the Tigers are expected to hire veteran Ron Gardenhire as the manager to guide the young team into the future, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
A contract agreement or length of the deal is unknown. It is likely the Tigers and Gardenhire still are negotiating a contract.
The person requested anonymity because the Tigers have not officially announced the hire.