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We are trying to change that mentality.Getting Scherzer, Posey, McCutchen, Archer, Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado and Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones to sign up sends that message. Torre said Miami Marlins outfielder Christian Yelich, Cleveland Indians reliever Andrew Miller and Kansas City Royals starter Danny Duffy committed to play and that he hasnt yet spoken to two-time AL MVP Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels.Any player who hasnt committed to us, the only reason thats been the case is because of conditioning or injury or stuff like that, Torre said. Every single one of these guys that Ive talked to and reached out to, because I text and a lot with them, the reception has been very positive.Major League Baseball on Monday announced the initial list of 30 players set for the tournament, which takes place in March. 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Cabrera was removed in the fifth inning of that 3-1 loss, the result of a strain that occurred as he was attempting to corral an errant throw to first base from pitcher Daniel Norris.The 33-year-old Cabrera (.311), who enters Wednesdays game with 999 total RBIs since joining the Tigers, will play first base and bat in his usual position, the 3-hole.Recent trade acquisition Erick Aybar will also be in the lineup, playing shortstop and batting second. Aybar joined his new team Wednesday after being traded from the Atlanta Braves just before Tuesdays game. The Tigers intend to use the 32-year-old fformer All-Star as a utility infielder.dddddddddddd.Scuffling left fielder Justin Upton will sit out the game as he tries to regroup from a frustrating stretch that has seen him record just one hit over the past seven games.His bats not slow; hes just out of sync mechanically, manager Brad Ausmus said when asked what is hampering the 28-year-old at the plate. His timings off.Ausmus was asked whether he would think about giving Upton an entire series off. His response?I have considered it, Ausmus said.The Tigers, who enter Wednesdays game 3.5 games back from the second wild-card spot, have dropped the first two games of the series against Kansas City. Theyll aim to avoid a sweep before hosting the Boston Red Sox for a four-game set through the weekend. ' ' '