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How Detroit Tigers' Spencer Turnbull set himself up for starting spot

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — Sure, it was on Spencer Turnbull’s mind. How could it not be?

After each of his four impressive outings this spring, the Detroit Tigers’ right-hander was faced with the facts: The team had six — if not, seven — pitchers competing for five starting spots, many of them veterans, and despite manager Ron Gardenhire’s pleas, Turnbull’s likely destination to start the regular season would be Triple-A Toledo.