We’re only a handful of days away from opening day and just when we thought the Tigers were headed in the right direction with Miggy and VMart getting healthier, we get the news today that both JV and Rondon will start the season on the DL.

Here’s your latest news…

Detroit Tigers

• Verlander will start the season on the DL and will come off and start April 12th against the Indians
• The Freep discussing how JV and Bruce Rondon’s injuries aren’t serious
• Reliever Angel Nesbitt to start today’s ESPN game as the teams is trying to get the relievers some work
• Jason Beck discusses what the Rondon injury does to the Tigers bullpen
• David Price is looking forward to a full season with the Tigers and says contract won’t be a distraction
• James McCann talks about winning a spot on the 25-man roster

Around the League

• The Oakland Athletics Coco Crisp to be out 6-8 weeks for elbow surgery
• The Chicago Cubs Jason Hammel compares the Wrigley Field’s construction to Baghdad
• The Washington Nationals Anthony Rendon will start the season on the DL
• In case you missed it, the average salary for a Major League Baseball player this season will be $4.3mm

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