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Want shorter games? Quit stealing signs, Tigers skipper says

DETROIT -- Here's a novel idea to speed up the slow pace of games: Stop stealing signs.

Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus made the suggestion only half in jest.

Tigers, Diamondbacks: Detroit, Jordan Zimmermann go for series split vs Arizona

Jordan Zimmermann was moved up in the rotation to start for Michael Fulmer Wednesday against the Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m. at Comerica Park.

He knows his team is one of the biggest culprits for the increasing length of Major League games. The Tigers have already played four nine-inning games of four hours or longer.