TAMPA — The Tigers visited Stein Brenner Field on Sunday this spring, but did not bring in veterans, including Greybertores.
Therefore, the first Torres Yankees revenge game has to wait.
But Tigers manager AJ Hinch has been encouraged by what Torres saw since the former Yankee signed a one-year, $15 million contract with Detroit.
“He was really great talking and digesting a lot of what he went through, both in the regular and postseason,” Hinch said before the Tigers beat the Yankees 4-0. “He was an open book when it came to hearing from us what adjustments we need to make to become the best version of himself. I'm really pleased with his potential and what he can add to our team.
“I look forward to trying to be a really big part of this team and being a fixture in the lineup.”
Until recently, interest was not mutual, but wanted to remain a yankee, Torres appeared to be ready to cash into a free agent at age 28.
However, Mercury's two base hand spent an aggressive, tough walk year – he saved his face in a strong second half, but his defense continued to contradict.
So Torres ultimately proved his deal with the Tigers, whom he believes has been attracting motivated players for a year.
“He wants to be fine, he likes to win,” Hinch said. “He wants to continue to get better.
“He was coached hard and asked to coach. We're going to do that.”
Trent Grisham is seven to 10 days away from entering the game, coach Aron Boone said on Sunday after hamstring tensions slowed the accumulation of outfielders.
Meanwhile, in terms of Giancarlo Stanton starting baseball, “nothing is imminent.” DH, who handles tennis elbows with both elbows, is only treated daily.
The Yankees met a moment of silence from Luke Kuzza Senior before Sunday's game, reminiscing about the long-time visiting clubhouse manager at Yankee Stadium, who passed away at the age of 86.
“The Yankees lament the passing of Lu Cucuzza Sr., a proud and loyal New York Yankees employee for over 35 years,” the Yankees said in a statement. “Lou was a fixture for the Yankee Stadium Visiting Clubhouse, and his attention to opposing team players, coaches and staff were well known in the majors.
“He has passed on to his son Lu Cucuzza Jr., who is currently heading the staff at Yankee Stadium Visit Clubhouse. “Cucuzza Sr. is Yankees A beloved member of the family, he is deeply overlooked. We send our sincere condolences to the entire Cucuzza family.”
Pitching Outlook Cam Schlittler kept his eyes open by pitching two scoreless innings against the Tigers in his Grapefruitreeg debut. …Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to begin Monday's game against the Red Sox, who moved at 4:05pm to predict bad weather at Fort Myers. …Bucky Dent arrived at camp on Sunday as a guest instructor.
