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Tigers, LHP Fultz Agree To Minor-League Deal

Relief pitcher Aaron Fultz and the Tigers agreed to a minor league contract Saturday, as reported by the Associated Press.

The 34-year-old left-hander will report to Triple-A Toledo. He was released Friday by the Indians after compiling an 11.88 ERA in seven spring training appearances.

Via AP


Tigers Place Granderson On 15-Day DL

Tigers' center fielder Curtis Granderson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday and will miss opening day, as reported by the Associated Press.

A finger on his right hand was broken when he was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning of Saturday?s game against the Phillies.

Via AP


Cabrera Agrees To Richest Contract In Tigers' History

Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on an eight-year, $153.3M contract extension, a source close to Cabrera told ESPNdeportes.com on condition of anonymity.

The third baseman will undergo a physical on Monday to complete the deal, the source said.

The contract is the richest in the Tigers' history. Magglio Ordonez had the previous record when he signed with Detroit for $75M and five years in 2004.

RealGM Note: Cabrera 'deserved' to make $10.04 million in 2007 and had a Reina Value of +36%. He has been amongst the league leaders since his 2002 call-up and certainly warrants an annual contract in the $19 million-$21 million range.

Via espn.com


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