Detroit — It wasn’t just about their offensive numbers, though their combined 48 home runs, 137 RBIs and 3 wins above replacement last year should produce a significant upgrade to the Tigers’ attack in 2020.
What the Tigers are also getting with first baseman C.J. Cron and second baseman Jonathan Schoop — each on one-year, $6.1 million contracts — is a significant upgrade in veteran leadership and character.
“Detroit was on me hard from the get-go,” said Cron, who spoke to reporters on a teleconference Monday. “They want me to help them take that step in the next direction.