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Jason Beck, MLB.com

Drew Smyly, 23, has seen his world change since he surprised the Tigers and won a spot out of Spring Training last season. As spring begins anew, he is in the same spot -- fighting for a rotation spot as an outsider.

Jason Beck, MLB.com

Tigers manager Jim Leyland isn't ready to finalize an order quite yet, but he ended speculation that Torii Hunter could move down to the middle of the lineup.

MLB.com

The Indians filled the hole atop their lineup when they signed Michael Bourn last week. Cleveland has its leadoff man, but the team is still sorting out the second spot in the order. On Monday, Indians manager Terry Francona said All-Star shortstop Asdr…

Scott Merkin, MLB.com

Jake Peavy, who re-signed with the White Sox in October, left behind what promised to be more lucrative offers on the free-agent market to stay at a place where he felt he belonged.