The Detroit Tigers thought about making a change.
Manager AJ Hinch hosted a small group of candidates for interviews. He was looking to hire a first base coach after interim Kimera Bartee came up from the minor leagues to serve in that role for most of the 2021 season.
After those interviews, Hinch determined Bartee needed to stick around. The skipper likes the culture his team is building, and the chemistry among the coaches accelerated the process in 2021. The Tigers surpassed preseason expectations and finished 77-85, third in the American League Central.