Detroit — Eduardo Rodriguez once played a significant role, albeit inadvertent, in the end of the Tigers’ wildly successful run from 2006-14. Now, he hopes to play a major role in helping them get back to the postseason and, ultimately, the World Series. The Tigers on Tuesday made official the signing of Rodriguez, a veteran left-handed starter who signed
Facing high exceptions from the fanbase for the team to swing for the fences in free agency and through trades, the Detroit Tigers front office has already come through. The team has been linked to the likes of megastar shortstop Carlos Correa, while already trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart and signing starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
The Detroit Tigers struck gold when they selected Akil Baddoo from the Minnesota Twins’ farm system with the third selection in the 2020 Rule 5 draft. In 2019, the Tigers chose Victor Reyes with the first overall pick, and he remains on the roster. This year, the Tigers will have the 11th selection. Major League
Word spread like a brushfire of a report by Cody Stavenhagen at “The Athletic” telling the baseball world the Detroit Tigers were close to signing free-agent pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, formerly of the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers reliever Drew Carlton has a history of throwing strikes and maintaining a respectable earned run average. Surprisingly, the 26-year-old didn’t get off to the best start for Leones del Escogido in the Dominican Winter League. The Tigers then removed him from the 40-man roster to make space for offseason transactions. He cleared waivers and
David Brandt | AP Sports Writer It didn’t feel like Randy Arozarena was a rookie this season. Tampa Bay’s speedy and powerful outfielder certainly didn’t play like one, either. Arozarena won AL Rookie of the Year honors with a superb follow-up to his 2020 postseason heroics while Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India earned NL Rookie
Detroit Tigers fans rejoice in the signing of Eduardo Rodriguez but here comes the cliche machine. Have you ever been picked last in gym class? That’s been the attitude towards Detroit and the Detroit Tigers since the beginning of the rebuild, and even for some time before. Fans across Major League Baseball are quick to…
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Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa may have provided a hint about his ideal suitor, though it remains unclear. On Monday morning, the Detroit Tigers made the first big move on the free agent market, by convincing pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to sign in MoTown. E-Rod left Beantown in the dust, signing a five-year deal worth at…
Detroit Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch has made promises for years. General manager Al Avila has patiently waited. “When Al and I feel the time is right, Al is going to have the resources to go out and sign the free agents that he needs to add around our homegrown base and core of talent,” Ilitch
Detroit — In the early days, back when I actually banged out my stories on a typewriter (wish I was kidding about that), I used to run an occasional Idle Thoughts column. Random Thoughts would have been a more accurate title. It was just a compilation of items that, while maybe of some note, didn’t
Don’t let the Detroit Tigers make all the moves, MLB teams. The Tigers stayed active Monday, striking the largest free agent deal, so far, of the young 2021 offseason. Detroit agreed to a five-year contract worth $77 million with Eduardo Rodriguez, who has spent several seasons as a dependable Boston Red Sox left-hander. (The Tigers
The Tigers are interested in working out a contract extension with recently-acquired catcher Tucker Barnhart, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. While no deal is believed to be close, Murray relays that Detroit has at least met with the backstop’s representatives at the Ballengee Group. Barnhart hasn’t yet been in the organization for two weeks, but the
10:36 am: Rodríguez is guaranteed $28MM over the first two seasons of his contract, reports MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes (Twitter link). He can earn an additional $2MM over the first two years in incentives based on innings totals. Rodríguez’s deal will have $49MM in remaining guarantees from 2023-25, at which point he’ll have to decide whether
CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 03: Tucker Barnhart #16 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park on August 03, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
The Tigers made the first big splash of the offseason, signing former Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to a five-year deal. Rodriguez has had a rough go of it the last few seasons, showing flashes but also dealing with COVID-19 symptoms. Yet, his value hasn’t fully deteriorated, as evidenced by the Tigers going all-out to…
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Detroit — Veteran starting catcher, check. Veteran starting pitcher, check. Tigers general manager Al Avila continues to make good on his vow to be aggressive this offseason. After trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart, the Tigers Monday morning reached an agreement with veteran left-handed starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez on a five-year deal that will pay him at
While there are several high end shortstops available in free agency, finding the perfect fit for the Detroit Tigers needs is complicated. This is a crucial point for the organization, as they need to boost themselves into playoff contention without over-committing themselves in a single offseason. The Tigers don’t have much in the pipeline at
Your Detroit Tigers haven’t wasted any time so far this offseason. After dealing for catcher Tucker Barnhart on the first day of the offseason, they’ve now added left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez on a deal that locks him up in Detroit throughout his prime. The five-year, $77 million deal was first reported by Cody Stavenhagen of