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Tigers adding LED lighting to Comerica Park; helicopters removing original fixtures

Detroit — The Detroit Tigers' roster rebuild remains a work in progress.

But the ballclub is taking a significant step toward upgrading its 22-year-old stadium, which this winter will see the installation of state-of-the-art LED panels.

A helicopter was brought to Comerica Park on Monday morning to start removing the original light fixtures on its 16 light towers. In February, 472 new LED light fixtures will be installed, serving multiple purposes. Among the benefits, the Tigers said, will be a better-looking TV broadcast, hype opportunities for fans and energy conservation.

"I've been here three-and-a-half years, and I think it's something we've entertained for quite a while.