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How Joe Jimenez grew into Detroit Tigers' closer role: 'Obviously, I learned'

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On the 20-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium's final game, we reflect on our favorite Detroit Tigers memories from The Corner. Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press

CHICAGO — Joe Jimenez should have been one of the Detroit Tigers’ bigger story lines.

For years, the right-hander had been groomed as the team’s closer of the future.

It began in the minor leagues, with stelar numbers leading to a rapid rise through the system. He struggled in his rookie year, then parlayed an outstanding first half in 2018 into an AL All-Star appearance.