Javier Baez celebrated his 29th birthday Wednesday. His gift? A six-year, $140 million contract from the Detroit Tigers. The deal became official Wednesday afternoon, as Baez traveled to Lakeland, Florida, home of the team’s spring training complex. He completed his medical exams, signed the papers and tossed on a baseball cap with the Old English
We hear from Chairman and CEO Christopher Ilitch, Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Al Avila, Manager A.J. Hinch and new Tigers shortstop Javier Baez.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez put pen to paper Wednesday in Lakeland, Florida, following the completion of his medical exams. His six-year, $140 million contract is official. “There’s no secret that improving the middle of our infield was a top priority for us this offseason, and we’re thrilled to announce the addition of one of baseball’s most
The Tigers have landed their new franchise shortstop. Detroit announced on Wednesday they’ve signed Javier Baez to a six-year contract. According to reports, it’s a $140MM guarantee for the Wasserman client, who also lands some other perks in the deal. Baez can opt out after the 2023 campaign and has limited no-trade protection that allows him to block
On Wednesday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers announced that they had signed veteran right-handed reliever Jacob Barnes to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training. This seems like a very good idea. The 31-year-old pitched for both the New York Mets and then the Toronto Blue Jays last season after a midseason trade.
Javier Báez is your new Detroit Tigers shortstop, and let’s just say our feelings about this are complicated. The six-year, $140 million deal should be finalized this evening, as Báez was reportedly in Lakeland today for his physical, the final step to wrapping and signing the contract prior to the 11:59 p.m. EDT deadline on
On November 30th, 2021 at 1:51 am, MLB insider Jon Morosi broke the news that shortstop Javier Báez and the Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a 6-year deal worth $140 million. Now, with the Tigers signing the shortstop everyone was waiting for, the question is who else should the Tigers target? I am…
DETROIT — The sight of longtime Twins starter and Tigers nemesis Francisco Liriano in a Detroit uniform took some getting used to. He’s gone, but the Tigers’ rebuilding effort has resulted in other veterans looking unfamiliar in the Old English D, from Matt Moore to Tyson Ross to Jordy Mercer. Years from now, few will
Look out beyond the vast outfield depths of Comerica Park, and history looms. Along the brick wall separating the outfield concourse from the lower-bowl seats in left and right field, the Tigers list the names and numbers of every player whose number has been retired by the team. Many of the players also have a
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has the potential to win the American League MVP award. The 29-year-old has one frustrating flaw — plate discipline — but should provide everything the Tigers need from their everyday shortstop. On Tuesday, the Tigers signed Baez to a six-year, $140 million contract. He has an opt-out after the 2023
The Detroit Tigers have their shortstop of the future. Among the five top-tier shortstops on the free-agent market, it’s not fan-favorite Carlos Correa, nor is it Corey Seager, Marcus Semien or Trevor Story. Two hours into Tuesday, as most of the Tigers fan base slept, general manager Al Avila struck an agreement with Javier Baez on a
The Detroit Tigers have a new shortstop — Javier Baez. But some fans are disappointed — and others are freaking out — because it’s not the right shortstop. Because it’s not the most expensive shortstop. Because it’s not Carlos Correa, the one almost everyone wanted, the one who seemed so perfect and everybody was hoping for.
The Tigers announced Tuesday that they will not tender a contract to left-hander Matthew Boyd, immediately making him a free agent. Boyd, 30, pitched just eight innings after June 14 this season due to a pair of forearm injuries, ultimately leading to flexor tendon surgery in late September. He’d been projected by MLBTR contributor Matt
Detroit — Emotions were mixed, certainly. But true to the character he exhibited through seven seasons here, some of them excruciatingly challenging, Matthew Boyd was positive and upbeat Tuesday night after the Tigers officially announced they would not be tendering him a contract for 2022. “I just wanted so badly to be on a championship
The deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players has come and gone. The Tigers’ decision to non-tender Matthew Boyd — more on that here — represents the most prominent name cast into free agency tonight, but here’s a quick rundown of the rest of the non-tenders in the American League. Note that MLBTR’s Anthony Franco
Detroit — The Tigers on Tuesday night tendered contracts to eight players who are eligible for salary arbitration. Those players are pitchers Michael Fulmer, Joe Jimenez, Jose Cisnero and Spencer Turnbull, infielders Jeimer Candelario and Harold Castro, outfielder Victor Reyes and catcher Dustin Garneau. The one player who was not tendered, as reported on Sunday night,
The Detroit Tigers are set to sign shortstop Javier Baez to a six-year, $140 million contract. To which I humbly say: Stop. Take a breath. Try not to assume this is the last move the franchise will ever make. Then remember that the team’s designated hitter and occasional first baseman used to be the best hitter in
The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to eight eligible players for 2022: Jeimer Candelario, Michael Fulmer, Jose Cisnero, Joe Jimenez, Spencer Turnbull, Dustin Garneau, Harold Castro and Victor Reyes. The only non-tendered player: left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd, who officially became a free agent at Tuesday’s 8 p.m. tender deadline. WINDSOR: Tigers fans need to stop and breathe. Carlos Correa
Detroit — The Tigers weren’t kidding when they said they’d be aggressive this offseason. They also weren’t kidding when Al Avila said he would avoid the “drunken sailor” approach to spending. The sobering reality for some is, the Tigers didn’t land the biggest free-agent shortstop prize. The important reality is, they got much, much better for
The Detroit Tigers came into this offseason with huge question mark at shortstop, and early Tuesday morning they found their answer in the form of Javier Báez. It was just the latest big signing in what has been one of the most frenzied weeks of player movement in recent memory; the impending lockout like an…