There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. 

--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. 

Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 

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--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. 

Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 

--RHP Justin Verlander needs to get ahead of more hitters this season to cut his pitch counts down. 

Scoring runs was not a problem for Detroit last season, but defense and pitching were. 

There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. 

There won't be much whining from the Tigers' spring training complex over the impact the World Baseball Classic will have on the club's preparations for the season. 

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FormerDetroitTigers pitcher Jack Morris will make an appearance at Van Andel Arena on Feb. 

--RHP Justin Verlander agreed Feb.