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AL Central Notes: Lannan, Pauley, Dotel, Floyd

Here's a look at some items on the Tigers and White Sox..

• The Tigers are keeping an eye on Nats pitcher John Lannan but have yet to have detailed talks involving him, writes Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com.
• In the end, Monday’s release of David Pauley had the feeling of a mercy move, writes Jason Beck of MLB.com.  By releasing him now, the Tigers give the 28-year-old a better chance to hook on somewhere before pitching staffs are set.  
• Octavio Dotel is set to pitch for his 13th club in 13 big league seasons, making him the ultimate nomad, writes Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.  Mike Morgan, Ron Villone, and Matt Stairs were all close, having played for a dozen teams.
• There has been concern with Jacob Turner's drop in velocity this spring, but Buster Olney of ESPN.com (via Twitter) spoke with execs with other clubs who say that scouts spotted this in late 2011 as well.  The Tigers have said that they are not looking to trade the right-hander but he can reportedly be had in the right deal.
• Rival executives say that the price tag for White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd was huge over the winter, tweets Olney.

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