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DETROIT -- Daniel Norris battled cancer, fought through a back injury and spent an extended period in the minor leagues. Hes finally in the place he expected to be this season -- the Detroit Tigers starting rotation.Norris makes his second start for the Tigers in the finale of a nine-game homestand Wednesday afternoon against Miami. Detroit is 5-3 on the homestand after defeating the Marlins 7-5 on Tuesday.The second-year left-hander got a no-decision against Seattle on Thursday, allowing three runs -- all solo home runs -- in five innings with five strikeouts. Hes trying to solidify a spot in the five-man rotation.As of right now, I just appreciate every day that Im here, said Norris, who will be making his first career appearance against the Marlins.Its understandable he feels that way after a rocky road back to the majors. Norris was the top prospect the Tigers acquired in the non-waiver deadline deal that sent ace David Price to Toronto last season. He made eight starts with Detroit last season, going 2-1 with a 3.68 ERA.Norris was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after the season and underwent surgery in late October. He was pronounced cancer free but suffered a back injury in spring training.He was sent to the minors during his recovery and wound up making 11 starts for Triple-A Toledo before he was recalled.I felt like I couldnt catch a breath for awhile, he said. It was just one thing after another. I just tried to wake up thinking good thoughts and being positive about it. Sure, I had some days where I said Whats going on here? When I hurt my back in the spring, it was really hard to focus because I had so many expectations for this year. Those had to be delayed but I knew my time would come at some point.Detroit manager Brad Ausmus believes Norris biggest challenge now is not dwelling on his mistakes.The progress Id like to see from him is not beating himself up so much when he gives up a hit or a home run, Ausmus said. Youve got to learn to put it behind you because it might affect the next batter youre facing.Miami altered its rotation for the next two games. Right-hander Tom Koehler starts against the Tigers while lefty Wei-Yin Chen will pitch the series opener at Atlanta on Thursday. Left-hander Adam Conley started Tuesday and couldnt get out of the fifth after tossing four scoreless innings.Its really a chance to give (Chen) a little bit of a breather but Atlanta is just stacked with lefties and these guys (the Tigers) are stacked with righties, Marlins manager Don Mattingly said. It makes a little sense for us to flip those two guys and it also allows us to split our lefties, rather than having them back-to-back.Koehler has only faced Detroit once -- a late September start in 2013 when he pitched 5 1/3 innings in a 3-2 victory.Miami is 9-5 over its last 14 games with the aid of some stellar defense. Its infield has not committed an error since May 29, a 27-game streak. Its the longest such streak since at least 1913.In general, I think were a good defensive team, Mattingly said. Weve got a lot of guys that catch the ball well. It was a trademark before we got here. Its one of our strengths that were usually in the right spot. We were a little rough early but for the most part, we havent given up a bunch of extra bases or extra outs. Ben McLemore Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Michael Carter-Williams Jersey . 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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Chiefs will get starting quarterback Alex Smith back for next Sundays game against the Carolina while linebacker Justin Houston could play for the first time this season against the Carolina Panthers.Chiefs coach Andy Reid made the decision that Smith wouldnt play in Sundays game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after the quarterback was removed twice from the previous game against the Colts with symptoms of a concussion.Both the Chiefs and Smith said he didnt have a concussion, but he was put through the NFLs protocol anyway and deactivated for the Jaguars game as a precaution.Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt said before Sundays game Smith had been cleared to play by independent doctors. Smith practiced last week, though with the scout team.There were no signs of anything, Reid said. It was just business as normal. Things like headaches or dizziness -- there was none of that. He went out and functioned well on the scout team part of it. There was no hesitation when bodies were flying around him. He wasnt flinching. They were all positive signs.Backup Nick Foles quarterbacked the Chiefs to a 19-14 victory against the Jaguars on Sunday.Houston will bee activated off the physically unable to perform list this week, making him eligible to play for the first time since having surgery in February to repair a balky ACL in his left knee.ddddddddddddReid indicated a decision wouldnt be made on whether Houston would play against the Panthers until later in the week.Well see how he does this week, Reid said. Hell let me know on that, how he feels. Hes obviously been cleared to play, but theres more to it than that. Youve got to make sure youre right and you have opportunities to practice and get yourself back.Were not in a hurry there. We just want to make sure that hes safe going out there and playing. Im not sure we realize how severe of an injury he had there. This guy has really pushed through. His work ethic has really driven him to this point here. Hes been a beast on this thing. Its been fun to watch but tough for him to push through. Hes done great with it.Houston has practiced with the Chiefs for the past three weeks.Hes looked very good out there, Ill tell you, Reid said. Hes moving around [well]. ' ' '