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Detroit Tigers can pick Kerry Carpenter's power or Akil Baddoo's speed
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Detroit Tigers option Akil Baddoo to Triple-A Toledo in roster cuts
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How to make Miguel Cabrera's final season a success? It's time to call in the platoon.
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Kerry Carpenter gets first MLB hit with family in stands
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Akil Baddoo, Kerry Carpenter homer as Detroit Tigers again beat Baltimore Orioles, 3-2
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Tigers call up organization's hottest hitter Kerry Carpenter after 5-2 loss to Guardians
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Tigers call up organization's hottest hitter Kerry Carpenter after 5-2 loss to Guardians
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Tigers' winter roster decisions: Who's back? Who's on the bubble? Who's out?
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Tigers' nine-game win streak against O's ends abruptly
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Kerry Carpenter named Tigers' 2022 Minor League Player of Year
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Kerry Carpenter gets first MLB hit with family in stands