(Photo: Paul Sancya, Associated Press)
Detroit — While his former team was in its clubhouse awaiting the outcome of the Indians-White Sox game from Chicago, with the champagne on ice, ready to celebrate their American League Central Division title after beating the Tigers 5-1 Wednesday, things were subdued in the home clubhouse — no mention of the Tigers securing the first pick in the 2020 draft, which they did.
"We aren't trying to put ourselves in a position to do that," Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I know some of our fans are thinking that is great.