DETROIT- The 2016 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan in partnership with FOX Sports Detroit, is set for Thursday, January 21 and Friday, January 22, and features an exciting lineup of stops throughout the state of Michigan. Tigers Executive Vice President, Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila, Executive Vice President, Business Operations Duane McLean, Vice President, Assistant General Manager David Chadd, Special Assistant to the General Manager Alan Trammell, Manager Brad Ausmus, coaches, players, broadcasters, and Detroit's favorite mascot PAWS, will take part in a two-day journey across the region, spreading baseball fever to fans of all ages.

"Tigers Winter Caravan gives us all warm feelings and reminds us that spring training and the 2016 season are just around the corner," said Tigers Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Planning Elaine Lewis. "We are excited with the participation we're anticipating from the players, manager, coaches and team personnel and this year's caravan has historic significance as we will recognize anniversaries of first responders."

The 2016 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan will be making nearly 30 stops throughout the region, including 10 new destinations, and will visit the city of Livonia for the first time. The Metro Bus will visit with Centro Multicultural Familia, the Detroit Public Library and the Livonia Fire Department to name a few, while the West Bus will debut at the Lansing State Journal and Meijer Headquarters.
Media are encouraged to attend stops along the caravan for photo and b-roll opportunities.


Metro Bus

Thursday, January 21

Children's Hospital (DMC) 1:05-2:10 p.m.
3901 Beaubien Street, Detroit
BUCK FARMER, DIXON MACHADO, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JAMES MCCANN, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, ROD ALLEN
· Players provide gifts to 300 inpatients and visit select patient rooms.
· Note: Media availability in the lobby during outpatient visit (1:15 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.)

Detroit Police Department 1:10-2:00 p.m.
Detroit Public Safety Headquarters
1301 3^rd Street, Detroit
DAVID CHADD, BRAD AUSMUS, DAVE CLARK, GENE LAMONT, MATT MARTIN, MIGUEL CABRERA, IAN KINSLER, J.D. MARTINEZ, DANIEL NORRIS, JUSTIN UPTON, MARIO IMPEMBA  
· Tigers uniformed personnel to participate in rally with police officers, which will include an interactive question and answer session.
· Jersey presentation to recognize 150th Anniversary.
· Players to meet with police chief James Craig, police officers and the Homicide Unit.
· For any media questions, please contact Officer Jennifer Moreno by email at [email protected] or by phone at (313) 596-5377.

Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System 1:55-2:30 p.m.
2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor
JUSTIN VERLANDER
· Meet and Greet with Veterans from the hospital and VIP guests.
· Justin Verlander will participate in the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the renovated Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy Wing, The Fastball Lounge, and reception area on the second floor of the Liberty Building, made possible in part by a donation made by Verlander through a grant managed by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
· Media must RSVP to Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System Public Affairs Officer Derek Atkinson at 734-845-5043.

Detroit Public Library 2:30-3:05 p.m.
5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit
DAVID CHADD, BRAD AUSMUS, GENE LAMONT, MATT MARTIN, BUCK FARMER, IAN KINSLER, DIXON MACHADO, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JAMES MCCANN, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, ROD ALLEN
· Brief walking tour of Library
· Jersey Presentation to recognize 150th Anniversary
· Players participate in a roundtable question and answer session with Detroit Library Commission members and Detroit Public Library staff.

FOX Sports Detroit 2:45-3:25 p.m.
26555 Evergreen Rd., Suite 90, Southfield
DAVE CLARK, J.D. MARTINEZ, DANIEL NORRIS, JUSTIN UPTON, MARIO IMPEMBA
· Meet-and-greet reception with FOX Sports Detroit sponsors and clients.

Livonia Fire Department 3:40-4:25 p.m.
14910 Farmington Rd., Livonia
DAVID CHADD, BRAD AUSMUS, GENE LAMONT, MATT MARTIN, BUCK FARMER, IAN KINSLER, DIXON MACHADO, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JAMES MCCANN, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN WILSON, JORDAN ZIMMERMANN, ROD ALLEN
· In celebration of the 75th Anniversary, Tigers uniformed personnel will present a jersey and autographed helmet and have dinner with the Livonia Firefighters, BELFOR representatives and guests.
· Players will explore the firehouse and emergency response vehicles with the assistance of Livonia firefighters.

Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum 4:50-5:30 p.m.
6325 W. Jefferson Ave., Detroit
DAVE CLARK, JUSTIN VERLANDER, JUSTIN UPTON, MARIO IMPEMBA
· Mario Impemba, Justin Verlander and Dave Clark visit with Tuskegee Airmen and friends of the museum.
· Jersey presentation to recognize Tuskegee Airmen's 75th Anniversary.
· Framed photo presentation to the family of the late Arthur A. Green, III.

The Henry Ford Museum 5:00-6:15 p.m.
20900 Oakwood, Dearborn
BUCK FARMER, MIKE PELFREY, DIXON MACHADO, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JAMES MCCANN, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN WILSON, PAWS
· Private meet and greet with Dreams Come True guests, select members of the Detroit Tigers Kids Club and select members of The Henry Ford.
· Interactive, energetic event for kids that will include games and raffle prizes.  

Hockeytown Authentics 5:15-6:00 p.m.
1845 East Big Beaver Rd., Troy
J.D. MARTINEZ, DANIEL NORRIS  
· Photo opportunity with Tigers players for the first 150 people that arrive at Hockeytown Authentics
· Canned goods collection to be donated to the Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division.
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Helping Hens Winter Benefit at Fifth Third Field with the Toledo Mud Hens 6:00-7:30 p.m.
406 Washington Street, Toledo
BRAD AUSMUS, IAN KINSLER
· Media session 6:05 p.m. - 6:25 p.m.
· Seated dinner for fans includes program and question and answer session.
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Friday, January 22

Wayne County Sheriff's Headquarters 10:30-11:10 a.m.
4747 Woodward Ave., Detroit
BRAD AUSMUS, DAVE CLARK, GENE LAMONT, MATT MARTIN, IAN KINSLER, JAMES MCCANN, ROD ALLEN
· Tigers uniformed personnel will spend time with Sheriff Napoleon and the men and women of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
· For any media questions, please contact Paula Bridges.

GM Heritage Center 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
6400 Center Rd., Sterling Heights
DAVID CHADD, DUANE MCLEAN, MIGUEL CABRERA, BUCK FARMER, DIXON MACHADO, J.D. MARTINEZ, VICTOR MARTINEZ, DANIEL NORRIS, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN UPTON, JUSTIN VERLANDER, JUSTIN WILSON, MARIO IMPEMBA
· Private tour of car collection with Tigers uniformed personnel, Make-A-Wish Guests and GM representatives.

Carhartt 11:25-11:55 a.m.
5800 Cass Ave., Detroit
IAN KINSLER, JAMES MCCANN
· Players visit Carhartt and tour their flagship store.
· Jersey presentation in recognition of the opening of Carhartt's flagship store in the City of Detroit.

Comerica Bank 12:30-2:00 p.m.
3701 Hamlin Rd., Auburn Hills
DAVID CHADD, DUANE MCLEAN, BRAD AUSMUS, DAVE CLARK, GENE LAMONT, MATT MARTIN, MIGUEL CABRERA, BUCK FARMER, IAN KINSLER, DIXON MACHADO, J.D. MARTINEZ, VICTOR MARTINEZ, JAMES MCCANN, DANIEL NORRIS, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN UPTON, JUSTIN VERLANDER, JUSTIN WILSON, MARIO IMPEMBA, ROD ALLEN, PAWS
· Interactive, energetic rally for Comerica Bank employees that will include a question and answer session.
· Comerica Bank employees to donate baseball equipment to benefit Play Baseball Detroit.

Centro Multicultural Familia at Ruth Peterson Community Center 2:30-3:15 p.m.
990 Joslyn, Pontiac
MIGUEL CABRERA, J.D. MARTINEZ
· Players will visit with families and community partners of Centro Multicultural Familia and meet with local Hispanic community leaders in Pontiac.

North American International Auto Show 2:45-3:45 p.m.
One Washington Blvd., Detroit
BUCK FARMER, IAN KINSLER, DIXON MACHADO, VICTOR MARTINEZ, DANIEL NORRIS, MIKE PELFREY, KYLE RYAN, ANDREW ROMINE, JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA, ANIBAL SANCHEZ, JUSTIN UPTON, JUSTIN VERLANDER, JUSTIN WILSON, ROD ALLEN, PAWS
· Players participate in daily "Cars on Parade" Auto Show parade.
· Players participate in a roundtable question and answer session in the Chevrolet display area.
· The Men of Mariners Inn will be in attendance courtesy of the North American International Auto Show and the FOX Sports Detroit Fan Express.
· OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEST BUS
Thursday, January 21

Michigan AP Sports Meeting 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Lansing State Journal
300 South Washington, Lansing
AL AVILA, ALAN TRAMMELL, MICK BILLMEYER, RICH DUBEE, WALLY JOYNER, DAVID NEWHAN, OMAR VIZQUEL, WYNTON BERNARD, TYLER COLLINS, MATT BOYD, NICK CASTELLANOS, JEFF FERRELL, MICHAEL FULMER, ANTHONY GOSE, SHANE GREENE, BLAINE HARDY, BRYAN HOLADAY, JOSE IGLESIAS, MARK LOWE, CAMERON MAYBIN, MONTREAL ROBERTSON, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, DAN DICKERSON
· Meeting and media opportunity hosted by the Michigan Associated Press for its members.
· Private event. Advanced registration required.
· Media interested in attending the event are required to RSVP by emailing Larry Lage at [email protected].

West Michigan Whitecaps Winter Baseball Banquet 5:50-9:25 p.m.
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids
AL AVILA, ALAN TRAMMELL, MICK BILLMEYER, RICH DUBEE, WALLY JOYNER, DAVID NEWHAN, OMAR VIZQUEL, WYNTON BERNARD, TYLER COLLINS, MATT BOYD, NICK CASTELLANOS, JEFF FERRELL, MICHAEL FULMER, ANTHONY GOSE, SHANE GREENE, BLAINE HARDY, BRYAN HOLADAY, JOSE IGLESIAS, MARK LOWE, CAMERON MAYBIN, MONTREAL ROBERTSON, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, DAN DICKERSON
· Media Session 5:50 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
· Tigers uniformed personnel to visit with Veterans from the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans prior to the annual West Michigan Whitecaps Banquet.
· Proceeds from event benefits Whitecaps Community Foundation and the Detroit Tigers Foundation, an affiliate of Ilitch Charities.

Friday, January 22

Meijer 10-11:30 a.m.
2350 Three Mile Rd., Grand Rapids
AL AVILA, ALAN TRAMMELL, MICK BILLMEYER, RICH DUBEE, WALLY JOYNER, DAVID NEWHAN, OMAR VIZQUEL, WYNTON BERNARD, TYLER COLLINS, MATT BOYD, NICK CASTELLANOS, JEFF FERRELL, MICHAEL FULMER, ANTHONY GOSE, SHANE GREENE, BLAINE HARDY, BRYAN HOLADAY, JOSE IGLESIAS, MARK LOWE, CAMERON MAYBIN, MONTREAL ROBERTSON, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, DAN DICKERSON
· Tigers uniformed personnel to participate in an interactive employee rally with question and answer session.
· Program includes a jersey presentation to recognize Meijer's commitment to maintaining the philosophy of meeting customer's needs, team members and the community through service, innovation, and technology since 1934.
· PAWS will be in attendance.
· Private event not open to media.

Mitten Brewing Company 12:30-12:45 p.m.
527 Leonard Street NW, Grand Rapids
AL AVILA, ALAN TRAMMELL, MICK BILLMEYER, RICH DUBEE, WALLY JOYNER, DAVID NEWHAN, OMAR VIZQUEL, WYNTON BERNARD, TYLER COLLINS, MATT BOYD, NICK CASTELLANOS, JEFF FERRELL, MICHAEL FULMER, ANTHONY GOSE, SHANE GREENE, BLAINE HARDY, BRYAN HOLADAY, JOSE IGLESIAS, MARK LOWE, CAMERON MAYBIN, MONTREAL ROBERTSON, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, DAN DICKERSON
· Meet and Greet with Grand Rapids Fire Department at the historic Victorian era Engine 9, now home to the Mitten Brewing Company.
· Program will include a jersey presentation to recognize the Grand Rapids Fire Department's dedication to serving and protecting the Grand Rapids Community and in memory of the Fire Fighters from Engine House No. 9.

Pepsi Bottling Plant 2:30-3:15 p.m.
404 Mason Rd., Howell
AL AVILA, ALAN TRAMMELL, MICK BILLMEYER, RICH DUBEE, WALLY JOYNER, DAVID NEWHAN, OMAR VIZQUEL, WYNTON BERNARD, TYLER COLLINS, MATT BOYD, NICK CASTELLANOS, JEFF FERRELL, MICHAEL FULMER, ANTHONY GOSE, SHANE GREENE, BLAINE HARDY, BRYAN HOLADAY, JOSE IGLESIAS, MARK LOWE, CAMERON MAYBIN, MONTREAL ROBERTSON, DREW VERHAGEN, ALEX WILSON, DAN DICKERSON
· Tigers uniformed personnel to tour the Pepsi Bottling Plant and participate in an interactive employee rally with question and answer session.