Tigers catcher Gerald Laird works on hitting; Pistons prove tough to love
Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird, one of the best defensive catchers in the game, is working more on his hitting this season. (Photo: Associated Press)
"Laird is going to hit better," Leyland said. "He put a lot of pressure on himself last year, making working with the pitchers No. 1. "I think he's better than that. I think he's somewhere in the .260 range. That's a significant jump, and with some more RBIs. He did all he could with the pitchers, and now I want him to do the things he needs to do offensively."
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