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Detroit Tigers starving for competition, even if it's just against each other

Detroit Tigers top prospect right-handed pitcher Casey Mize faces live hitters at Comerica Park, July 6, 2020. Detroit Free Press

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire can't wait to stop shagging baseballs.

Outfielder Cameron Maybin feels the energy rising each day. Closer Joe Jimenez wouldn't give away any secrets on touchless handshakes, but they're coming.

Catcher Austin Romine is trying to become the veteran presence the organization wants him to be. First baseman C.J. Cron just wants realistic game scenarios.

Everyone is already starving for a fresh perspective.

"You're usually kind of dreading it," Maybin said.