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Tigers finalizing deal for starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez
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The ESPN Daily podcast -- How to listen, episode guide and more - ESPN
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Reds trade veteran C Tucker Barnhart to Tigers for prospect
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What Jake Rogers' Tommy John surgery means for the Tigers' road
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Tucker Barnhart reacts to 'bittersweet' trade from Cincinnati Reds
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MLB Power Rankings: How All 30 Teams Stack Up 1 Month from Spring
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MLB Power Rankings: Where Teams Stand at Start of 2016 Spring
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Options to boost the Tigers' offense without spending big in 2023
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Detroit Tigers acquire C Tucker Barnhart in trade with Reds
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Tucker Barnhart traded to Tigers
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Every MLB Team's Franchise Cornerstone Heading into 2021 Season
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Every MLB Team's Franchise Cornerstone Heading into 2021 Season
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2022 Positional Power Rankings: Catcher
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Reds: 1 free agent who must be added at all costs