Tigers Change Course On Fill-In Start For Fister
Jim Leyland sent writers out of his office Sunday after his pre--game meeting with the press under the impression that Thursday was going to be a Mr. Bullpen day.
"I'm thinking about making that start a bullpen game," Leyland said. "Sometimes that's not a bad idea."
But between leaving the clubhouse and the time of the game's first pitch there was a change of plans.
Detroit will be sending Alex Avila out on a rehab assignment Monday -- and bringing up Jacob Turner to start Thursday's game.
It was a decision pressed by general manager Dave Dombrowski, Leyland said after Detroit beat Colorado 5-0.
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