May 12, DetroitTigers.com: While [Rogers is] working toward his return, he's trying to make an impact by doing what he can for the guys who are contributing now. He has been seen numerous times talking with pitchers in the dugout in between innings, lending advice when asked or observations when he notices something.
On Saturday, he had tips for Chad Durbin in between many of his innings. Early on, when Durbin gave up three walks in his first two innings, Rogers encouraged him to keep the same approach, since he wasn't missing the strike zone by much, but just come back towards the plate a bit.
"It's huge," Durbin said. "Because he's been out there doing it all his career, he really makes sense with what he's saying. And he has a good approach when he's talking, too. He's not telling. He's saying, 'Well, why don't you try this? And if it doesn't work for you, try this.'"
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