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2011 Detroit Tigers Roster: A Look At The Opening Day Squad

The Detroit Tigers are set to get their season started in a matter of minutes out in New York against the Yankees. Before they do, let's take a quick look at what the Tigers roster looks like for Opening Day and which players are on the 25-man squad.

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Starting Pitchers

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Justin Verlander
Max Scherzer
Rick Porcello
Brad Penny
Phil Coke

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Relief Pitchers

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Enrique Gonzalez
Brayan Villarreal
Brad Thomas
Daniel Schlereth
Ryan Perry
Joaquin Benoit
Jose Valverde

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Catchers

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Alex Avila
Victor Martinez

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Infielders

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Miguel Cabrera
Will Rhymes
Jhonny Peralta
Brandon Inge
Ramon Santiago

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Outfielders

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Magglio Ordonez
Austin Jackson
Ryan Raburn
Don Kelly
Casper Wells
Brennan Boesch

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Absent from the roster right now are second baseman Carlos Guillen and relief pitcher Joel Zumaya. Both players are on the 15-man disabled list to start the season due to injuries. The hope is they won't miss too much time, but with Guillen and Zumaya you can never be too sure. Also, on an unrelated note, the Tigers outrighted Audy Ciriaco to Double-A Erie on Wednesday. The move cleared a spot on the 40-man roster for Enrique Gonzalez, who had his contract officially purchased yesterday.