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Why Austin Romine will boost Detroit Tigers pitching prospects' growth

Detroit Tigers prospects Riley Greene and Parker Meadows take batting practice before the exhibition game in Bradenton, Florida, on Feb. 23, 2020. Detroit Free Press

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire heard an encouraging conversation in the dugout on Wednesday afternoon.

It was something that could help the entire pitching staff; not just the veterans, but even the prospects, assuming they make it to Detroit at some point.

Catcher Austin Romine was showing his leadership, giving pitcher Daniel Norris a pep talk, encouraging him to finish off batters.

“Romine did a very nice job with him,” Gardenhire said after the game was cancelled in the middle of the fourth inning because of rain.