Grapefruit League action kicks off on Tuesday, as the Detroit Tigers host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Joker Marchant Stadium at 1:05 PM. After having fun at the expense of Florida Southern on Monday, the Tigers face-off against Major League talent for the first time since last October, when they failed to make the playoffs despite having over a $160 million payroll.
Fortunately for new-ish General Manager Al Avila, his former boss and friend Dave Dombrowski made some vital moves for the Tigers future at last years trade deadline, just before being awkwardly relieved of his duties following an Illitch charity even almost immediately after .