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Former INF Brookens joins Tigers staff (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Detroit Tigers have named former infielder Tom Brookens as the team's first base, outfield and baserunning coach. Manager Jim Leyland said Monday Brookens is a "perfect fit" for the staff. Brookens played 12 seasons with Detroit (1979-88), the New York Yankees (1989) and Cleveland Indians (1990).