OAKLAND -- James McCann has become a veteran presence behind the plate and in the clubhouse on a young Tigers roster. Likewise, his continued presence on the Taylor Hooton Foundation's advisory board of Major League players has made him a veteran voice in the foundation's efforts against appearance- and performance-enhancing substances.
It's a cause McCann picked up soon after breaking into the big leagues.
"I think they do some really good work," McCann said Sunday morning before the Tigers' series finale against the A's at the Coliseum, "just bringing to light the importance of staying drug-free, away from performance-enhancing drugs.