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Tigers' camp officially opens: 31 pitchers, 7 catchers expected today

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers formally report to the team's Tiger Town complex Tuesday morning, marking the official start of spring training.

Thirty-one pitchers and seven catchers -- more than 60 percent of the overall Major League camp roster -- are expected to be here.

Most have already been participating in unofficial workouts for at least several days.

Others -- like Michael Fulmer and Joe Jimenez -- have spent much of the winter in Lakeland.

The only players not spotted during recent workouts were pitcher Warwick Saupold and catcher James McCann.

Saupold had to make a lengthy flight (and multiple connections) to get here from Perth, Australia.