If one doesn’t count Miguel Cabrera, who’s not here, then there are three Tigers taking part in All-Star Game festivities (David Price, Jose Iglesias, J.D. Martinez). There are as many former Tigers who are here, all of them prominent (Max Scherzer, Jhonny Peralta, Prince Fielder). That does not count Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon, who is on Ned Yost’s coaching staff for this game.
Scherzer not only still keeps in touch with former teammates, he also talks with the manager.
“I keep an eye on everybody. I pull for all the players over there,” Scherzer said. “I really want to see them do well.