DETROIT -- Anibal Sanchez began spring training with a right triceps inflammation and had to sit out for a large part of March, which was compounded by bronchitis. Then, new pitching coach Rich Dubee had Sanchez make a change to his windup. Tuesday was a sign of better things, but Sanchez admitted he hasn't yet had a chance to settle into a routine.
"I think I'm in the process of getting used to (pitching again)," Sanchez said after the game. "I rested for five months, (including) the offseason, and I didn't throw at all, so now four months straight throwing, I think my arm is (still) feeling weak and I gotta keep working on my speed and my velocity and my fastball.