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Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene's mind is a fascinating place

Free Press Sports Writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Tigers' 10-3 win over Anaheim on Wednesday night. Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press

Shane Greene walks down a cold, busy hallway in Comerica Park, outside the entrance to the Detroit Tigers’ clubhouse. He is wearing a shirt with the sleeves cut off, the hood pulled over his head.

It is about six hours before the Tigers will play a night game, but he’s already at the ballpark, getting ready and going through his pregame routine.

Here is the Tigers closer, a former starter who has overcome injuries and surgeries, demotions and doubts, not to mention a couple of cold, numb fingers — a problem that still persists.