In about 50 words
The Tigers have two first-round picks (Nos. 22 and 34) for the second time in three years, which is the compensation for losing free-agent pitcher Max Scherzer to Washington. The added pick, and extra bonus money that goes with it, gives Detroit the flexibility to take some chances to try to add talent to a system thinned out by recent trades.
The scoop
The Tigers have a standing philosophy of taking the best talent on their board with their early picks, regardless of need. They also believe they can never have enough pitching in their system, and last year aside, they have a recent track record of selecting college pitchers when they have a chance at a good one.