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Tigers Need Valverde, Strong Bullpen, in 2012

Sam Genson — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 13:00:42 +0000

MLB Trade Rumors recently reported that Jose Valverde has changed agencies in anticipation of this upcoming off-season. This makes one think that Valverde might be preparing to re-enter Free Agency after two years with the Tigers. However, the Tigers hold a team option for the 2012 season that would pay him $9 Million. This option should be exercised without hesitation. While the Tigers could turn down his option and offer him arbitration (which would probably be around that $9 Mill figure one would think). If Valverde accepts, no harm, no foul. If Valverde declines, they lose their best reliever but gain a first round draft pick (most likely) and a 1st round supplemental pick.

The Tigers NEED Papa Grande in 2012 though because the bullpen will be relied upon just as much next year as it has been this year.

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Joaquin Benoit Officially Becomes the Newest Detroit Tiger

Zac Snyder — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:00:11 +0000

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Detroit Tigers on the Brink of Landing Joaquin Benoit

Zac Snyder — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:15:02 +0000

You might be looking at the Tigers' new setup man. (Photo: YardBarker.com)
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