The only Tigers catcher who’s caught Justin Verlander is team’s quiet safety net

By Evan Woodbery, Tribune News Service LAKELAND, Fla. — In a Detroit Tigers camp filled with two solid starters and a trio of high-upside young catchers, the most experienced backstop might be the easiest to overlook. Tomás Nido, who turns 32 in April, has a fairly well-defined role as a safety net. He may not be the future, but he is helping support it. Related Articles Tigers prospect opens up about grief, growth and lessons from a tough season Meet the Tigers prospect who went from under the radar to big-league camp Why Jack Flaherty chose Tigers over free agency: ‘Not everything’s about money’ Kevin...