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Worth noting

• Jose Valverde's scoreless inning in extended spring training on Friday against the Braves was met by a shrug by Leyland.

"He pitched an inning," Leyland said of the former closer, who struck out one and walked one.

The Tigers signed Valverde to a Minor League contract during the season's first week.

• How good does Leyland think West Coast burger joint In-N-Out is?

"They're the best," he said.

Willie Bans is a contributor to MLB.com.
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