Detroit Tigers: Three Free Agent Batters Team Should Sign

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila signed Justin Upton and Jordan Zimmermann to lengthy contracts last offseason. With Detroit looking to shed payroll this winter, here are three intriguing free agents.

Detroit Tigers fans have seen some extreme spending in years past. From monster deals handed out to the likes of Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander to relatively smaller deals given to players like Mark Lowe and Mike Pelfrey, Detroit hasn’t been shy about investing money.

Now, general manager Al Avila is looking to shed payroll through trades.

Ideally, the Tigers will find takers for Anibal Sanchez, Lowe and Pelfrey. However, the reality is that players like J.D. Martinez, Victor Martinez and Francisco Rodriguez may be easier to move.

Detroit’s depth improved last year, but it still isn’t at the point where the franchise can fully withstand moving both the Martinez sluggers.

That being said, the free agent market could be an interesting avenue to add some extra depth to fill out the Tigers roster.

Some of these players may not make the same impact as some of Detroit’s stars, but they’ll add value to the team all the same.

Here are three free agent batters the Detroit Tigers should sign.