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Ex-Tiger Wilson hired to Detroit scouting staff

DETROIT -- The Tigers had a void on their Major League scouting staff to fill when legendary ex-Tiger Don Kelly left to become a coach for the Astros. Detroit might well have filled it with another veteran infielder and emergency pitcher who grew up in Pittsburgh and played in Detroit.

Josh Wilson's Tigers tenure as a player wasn't nearly as long as Kelly's, but the organization is hoping his baseball background translates into scouting just as well. He's one of three scouting hires Detroit announced Monday to bolster its staff.

Also added to the Major League scouting staff are longtime Orioles scout and executive John Stockstill and P.