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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo is making the most of his rookie season
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Detroit Tigers' Austin Meadows battling anxiety, placed on IL, Akil Baddoo up from Toledo
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Detroit Tigers send down Akil Baddoo for a change of pace
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In year two, Tigers' Baddoo looks ready to settle into the leadoff role
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Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo learning to shake off early rust