Spring training updates on former Tigers in the minor leagues

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Manager John Farrell had a chance to watch pitching prospects Anthony Ranaudo and Brandon Workman in their first intrasquad game Friday morning at the team’s spring training complex.

Ranaudo, a supplemental first-round pick in 2010 out of LSU who fell to the Red Sox at 39th overall after an elbow injury, and Workman, a second-round pick in 2010 who was the 2012 Pitcher of the Year in the organization’s farm system, are both expected to start the season at Double-A Portland.

“You’re looking at two big, strong right-handed pitchers with a lot of promise and a lot of talent,” Farrell said. “Two innings of a sim intrasquad in spring training, I mean, it’s just a look at their delivery and just to see them execute on the mound. It’s not under the microscope, by any means.”

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Making his fourth appearance this spring, Gausman pitched so effectively that he was sent out for a third inning. He allowed two singles, no walks, no runs and struck out three batters, including Boston outfielder Jonny Gomes twice.

The 22-year-old, who was taken with the fourth pick of the 2012 draft out of LSU, threw an impressive 25 of his 33 pitches for strikes. His fastball sat between 94 and 96 mph and he hit 98 mph once.

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In the seven Cactus League games Mitchell has played, he has collected five hits in 13 at-bats for a .385 batting average. More importantly, his 1.275 OPS has shown impressive run-producing capabilities.

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