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Detroit Tigers pitcher Mike Fiers keeps the ball down in first start

The Detroit Tigers pitchers and catchers reported for the first day on the Spring Training season at Publix Field at Joker Merchant Stadium in Lakeland FL. Wednesday February 14, 2018. Kirthmon F. Dozier Detroit Free Press Wochit

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The big fish of the Detroit Tigers’ free agent spending this winter finally took the mound for his spring training debut on Tuesday afternoon and if Mike Fiers’ first look was any indication, the team will receive a nice return on their money.

Though it is far too early to say the right-hander who posted a 5.