With season's start still in limbo, Tigers finalize 2021 player-development admin, coaching staffs

Detroit — David Littlefield, Tigers vice president of player development, was asked Tuesday if the potential delay in the start of minor-league camp would impact staffing at big-league camp.

"Yes, yes, yes and yes," he said.

Although commissioner Rob Manfred has told teams to prepare to start major-league spring training on time next month, nothing has been solidified for minor-league camp.

"All of us are trying to get everything together and figure out exactly what's going to take place," Littlefield said in a Zoom call. "We're not 100% sure. There's been a lot of discussion on when the minor leagues below Triple-A will start.

"We just have to be prepared when we finally do get some real…