Detroit Tigers opening minor-league minicamp to fans
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Detroit Tigers announced Friday night fans can attend minor-league minicamp beginning Monday.
There's no cost to attend.
The Tigers began minicamp Tuesday, when pitchers and catchers reported, and start full-squad workouts Monday.
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MLB announced Friday spring training games, scheduled to begin Feb. 26, will not start until at least March 5 due to the MLB lockout.
"We regret that, without a collective bargaining agreement in place, we must postpone the start of spring training games until no earlier than Saturday, March 5th," MLB said in a statement. "All 30 clubs are unified in their strong desire to bring players back to the field and fans back to the stands."
In response, the MLBPA's statement: "MLB announced today that it 'must' postpone the start of spring training games. This is false. Nothing requires the league to delay the start of spring training, much like nothing required the league's decision to implement the lockout in the first place. Despite those decisions by the league, players remain committed to the negotiating process."
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