On April 7, 2017, former Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez threw the first pitch at Comerica Park, where Justin Verlander has now signed a one-year deal to return to the Detroit Tigers after nine years away. Verlander, drafted by Detroit 22 years ago and a two-time World Series champion with Houston, aims to help the Tigers win their first title since 1984. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions are considering former players for potential reunions, with fans encouraged to suggest unrestricted free agents, including Kevin Zeitler, Ifeatu Melifonwu, and Da’Shawn Hand. The discussion invites opinions on which ex-Lions players could impact the team’s championship aspirations.
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