TAMPA — The Tigers visited Steinbrenner Discipline on Sunday for the primary time this spring, however didn’t convey any of their veterans, together with Gleyber Torres.
So the primary Torres-Yankees revenge recreation must wait.
However Tigers supervisor A.J. Hinch has been inspired by what he has seen from Torres for the reason that ex-Yankee signed a one-year, $15 million contract with Detroit.
“He’s been really great to talk to and digest a lot of what he’s experienced, both in the regular season and the postseason,” Hinch mentioned earlier than the Tigers beat the Yankees 4-0. “He’s been an open e-book when it’s come to listening to from us on what changes he must make to be the perfect model of himself the longest. We’re actually pleased along with his potential and what he can add to our group.
“I’m looking forward to challenging him to be a really big part of this team and being a fixture in the lineup.”
Not way back, Torres — who needed to stay a Yankee for all times, although the curiosity was not mutual — appeared primed to money in on free company on the age of 28.
However the mercurial second baseman had a troublesome stroll 12 months offensively — although he saved some face with a robust second half — whereas his protection continued to be inconsistent.
So Torres ended up taking a one-year, prove-it take care of the Tigers, who consider they’re getting a motivated participant.
“He wants to be good, he likes winning,” Hinch mentioned. “He desires to proceed to get higher.
“He’s asked to be coached and coached hard, and we’re going to do it.”
Trent Grisham is seven to 10 days away from entering into video games, supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned Sunday, after the outfielder’s buildup was slowed by a hamstring pressure.
In the meantime, there’s “nothing imminent” by way of Giancarlo Stanton beginning baseball actions. The DH, who’s coping with tennis elbow in each elbows, is simply getting therapy each day.
The Yankees held a second of silence for Lou Cucuzza Sr. earlier than Sunday’s recreation, remembering the longtime visiting clubhouse supervisor at Yankee Stadium who handed away on the age of 86.
“The Yankees mourn the passing of Lou Cucuzza Sr., who was the patriarch of the Cucuzza baseball family and a proud and loyal New York Yankees employee for more than 35 years,” the Yankees mentioned in a press release. “Lou was a fixture within the Visiting Clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, and his attentiveness to opposing group gamers, coaches and employees was famend throughout the Majors.
“He passed down his professionalism and love for the game to his sons, Lou Cucuzza Jr., who currently leads the staff in the Yankee Stadium Visiting Clubhouse, and Rob Cucuzza, who heads the Home Clubhouse staff,” the group’s assertion learn. “Cucuzza Sr. was a beloved member of the Yankees family, and he will be deeply missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Cucuzza family.”
Pitching prospect Cam Schlittler continued to open eyes by tossing two scoreless innings in opposition to the Tigers in his Grapefruit League debut. … Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to begin Monday’s recreation in opposition to the Crimson Sox — which was moved to 4:05 p.m. on account of inclement climate forecast for Fort Myers — earlier than Marcus Stroman will begin his second recreation of the spring on Tuesday in opposition to the Twins. … Bucky Dent arrived in camp Sunday as a visitor teacher.
