According to SportingNews.com, Closer Todd Jones has agreed to a 1 year deal worth $7 Million with your Detroit Tigers.
This deal is not a surprise, Jones wanted to come back and the Tigers desperately needed a closer with Joel Zumaya encountering yet another lengthy injury. And despite how much all of us may hate Jones, he is 4th in saves over the last 3 years only behind the likes of Joe Nathan, Francisco Rodriguez and the legendary Trevor Hoffman.
Hopefully this won't be the last addition to the Tigers bullpen. Look for the Tigers to target relievers like Scott Linebrink (Brewers), Francisco Cordero (Brewers), Kerry Wood (Cubs), and even, if he becomes available, Mariano Rivera (Yankees) all in free agency. The Tigers will also target Pittsburgh Pirate relievers Matt Capps and Damaso Marte.
As far as starters go, Andrew Miller figures to get another shot at the Big leagues for good, while former starter Zach Miner will probably be trade bait. Dave Dombrowski is being very aggressive this off-season and seems to be going for the win now approach and if he stays this course don't be surprised if he make a big splash landing either Dontrelle Willis (Marlins) or possibly signing Carlos Silva (Twins).
It's already been an exciting offseason, but it seems the ball has just begun to roll.
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