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Prospects are untold part of Deadline story
- Updated: July 28, 2016
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Beau Burrows made it to the big leagues last week. He just wasn’t wearing a Tigers uniform. Detroit’s first-round pick last year had an off-day at Class A West Michigan and trekked across the state as a fan.
“First time ever,” the Whitecaps pitcher said. “First time in Detroit, first time at Comerica [Park]. It was cool to be on the field watching BP, watching all the guys. It’s definitely motivation to try to get to the big leagues, seeing all the guys up there and seeing the atmosphere around. I can’t wait.”
• Manning’s future looks bright in Detroit
The Whitecaps play just outside Grand Rapids, Mich., about 2 1/2 hours from Detroit. Developmentally, it’s a world away. This is where many Draft picks play their first full professional seasons. Tigers fandom is everywhere, but it’s a protective pocket for players, some of whom spend their first summer away from home.
“It’s a baseball town,” center fielder Derek Hill, another former top pick, said. “The fans are absolutely outstanding. Even when you’re just walking through the streets, people know who you are. It kind of gives you a sense of pride. I’m going to go out there and play not just for myself, not for my team, but for the community.”
At this time of year, the distance seems smaller. This is where the Tigers’ impetus to win now intersects with developing for the future. …
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