Lakeland, Fla. — There is nothing magical or mysterious about Kirk Gibson’s input.
It is one voice, one man’s big-league experience, all designed to enhance a team’s tightened approach to baserunning in 2016.
“Absolutely, and his track record speaks for itself,” said Tyler Collins, the Tigers outfielder who has been among players who have worked one-on-one with a former player, coach, and manager who now is an analyst on Tigers telecasts.
“Mostly, it’s just situational awareness, scenarios about what to do and what not to do.
“The game’s the same, but the game also changes.