While the big name free agents and trades draw the headlines, a lowkey piece of the offseason that sometimes produces major impacts on the next season is how teams go about building up their depth. Consistently good teams, regardless of payroll level, find useful players every season to bring to camp and stash at the Triple-A level. The Detroit Tigers have been very quiet at the major league level this offseason, but what they are doing is stocking up their minor league supporting cast. Considering their recent success finding and developing useful pitchers in particular, it’s worth taking a closer look at the group they’re assembling.
Tigers add RHP Jordan Balazovic and two left-handers on minor league deals
