Drew Smyly in Detroit's rotation

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    Called into manager Jim Leyland's office on Sunday morning, Drew Smyly heard the news he'd hoped for all spring.

    Smyly, a 22-year-old lefty who has never pitched above Double-A, had earned a spot in the Detroit Tigers' rotation.

    "Excited is an understatement," Smyly said. "From the beginning I thought I had a good shot. I knew I was capable of getting the job done, but everyone else is probably capable, too."

    Read more: http://espn.go.com/mlb/spring2012/s...efty-drew-smyly-22-earns-spot-tigers-rotation
     

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