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Tigers' Jim Leyland faces challenge with new no-smoking law 

Detroit's Marlboro Man might have difficulty finding somewhere in Comerica Park to sneak a drag when Michigan becomes smoke-free in public areas in May.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, an avid smoker, addressed how he might adapt to the new law during today's "The Jim Rome Show," which was guest-hosted by fellow WDFN-AM (1130) afternoon drive host Matt Shepard and me.

"Is it banned all over? Leyland asked. . . .

Leyland did say he would comply with the law.

"I'm not saying that I won't cheat once in awhile," he said. "I'm not going to lie."

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