A.J. Hinch talks spring training, closers and raising the bar

from Tiger Territory: A Detroit Tigers Podcast · host Foul Territory Network

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch joins The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen and cohost Kieran Steckley as the Tigers prepare to depart for spring training.  Listen as A.J. reflects on the highs and lows of the 2025 season, why the Tigers could be better in 2026 despite a similar roster, why he never appoints a set "closer," how he's communicated with Tarik Skubal in a high-publicity offseason and and much more.  Tiger Territory is the official Detroit Tigers Podcast of the Foul Territory Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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