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The Tigers Stay Patient in Baseball’s Waiting Game

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As the team’s president of baseball operations, Scott Harris wants to turn Detroit’s fortunes around. But he knows the team has a long way to go.

Javier Báez, left, struggled in his first year as Detroit’s shortstop and Jonathan Schoop, the team’s veteran infielder, slumped as well. They are two of the many Tigers players hoping to improve this season.Credit...David J. Phillip/Associated Press

LAKELAND, Fla. — So much of baseball is waiting. Waiting for your turn at bat. Waiting for the ball to be hit your way.