Lakeland, Fla. — You snooze you lose sometimes.
Jonathan Schoop, holding out hope for a multi-year deal, didn’t re-sign with the Tigers until Feb. 5. No big deal, really. He got $4.5 million for the 2021 season. One problem. His jersey number was gone. Robbie Grossman, who signed in January, took No. 8.
“That’s OK,” Schoop said. “They give me No. 7. Lucky Seven.”
The Tigers are thrilled to have Schoop’s veteran presence back in the fold.
“He’s been on a lot of teams and he’s seen and done everything,” manager AJ Hinch said.