BOSTON -- Around this time a year ago, Tigers manager Brad Ausmus sat down and had a talk with Shane Greene about his role on Detroit's pitching staff. Greene began the season in the rotation before a blister forced him onto the disabled list for about six weeks. Michael Fulmer earned his chance while Greene was away, and well, that was that. Greene was on his way to the bullpen, where some felt he best fit all along.
Sometime earlier this season, Ausmus had another talk with Greene. This one was a little more complicated.