LAKELAND, Fla. -- The bullpen mounds on the back fields at Tigertown had Justin Verlander, Jordan Zimmermann and Michael Fulmer lined up on Saturday, strong arms all, much-anticipated pitchers for various reasons. Mixed in there, too, was Shane Greene, who fits both categories.
You remember Shane Greene, right? Started last season in the Tigers rotation. Won his first three starts with 23 innings and one earned run allowed. Lost eight of nine decisions over his next 13 starts with a 9.20 ERA. Had a pseudoaneurysm in his shoulder that, in hindsight, might explain that last part.