Rob Brantly, C: Not close to making it to the majors, had trouble hitting at Lakeland after .303 average in 75 games at West Michigan, but the third-rounder from the same impressive draft as Castellanos and Smyly is climbing the ladder all the same. ...

One of them, Omir Santos, served as the Tigers' backup catcher in September and then in the postseason. He'll provide insurance for the Tigers in case of injury, while likely serving as the regular catcher at Triple-A Toledo. Other re-signings included...

One of them, Omir Santos, served as the Tigers' backup catcher in September and then in the postseason. He'll provide insurance for the Tigers in case of injury, while likely serving as the regular catcher at Triple-A Toledo. Other re-signings included...

The one thing I can’t do is picture him progressing fast enough to win a starting job in Spring Training 2013. 2015? That’s a possibility after a callup during the season in 2014. C. Argenis Diaz Diaz came into the organization from outside this past...