LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Detroit Tigers made a “very compelling offer” to third baseman Alex Bregman before he signed with the Boston Red Sox, team president Scott Harris told reporters Friday.

The mere fact the Tigers pursued Bregman so aggressively tells you how badly they wanted and needed the All-Star third baseman.

While Tigers pitchers and catchers get in their official Spring Training workouts and throwing sessions this week, the many Detroit position players who have reported early take batting practice on the back fields.