Tigers negotiate and extend Miggy 8 years at under $300M

[tigerfan2272]

Not my money, glad he is here for life

 

[kalinecountry]

it?s an eight year extension on top of the two years he has left. Contract runs through 2023.

http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/1...e-receiving-contract-extension-detroit-tigers
Tigers, Miguel Cabrera have deal.
espn

Two-time American League MVP Miguel Cabrera has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a new 10-year contract that will pay him just under $300 million, a baseball source told ESPN.com.

The new contract, which covers the two years remaining on Cabrera's current deal and eight additional years, is expected to become official later this week, the source said.

 

[tigerfan2272]

I get the Pujols comparisons but this organization needs Miguel Cabrera.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/449320214870507520/photo/1
Why is Miguel Cabrera about to get the largest contract in baseball? Because he's really tough to get out pic.twitter.com/VS8KwoTryv

 

[IStillHateBadEnglish]

Cabrera will still make $22M in 2014 & 2015. New money is 8yr/$248M (31M AAV). Not a bad payday.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://outsidepitchmlb.com/2014/03/27/report-tigers-extend-miguel-cabrera-for-10-years-292-million2/
Tigers extend Miguel Cabrera for 10 years, $292 million.
from OutsidePitch

The total would take him through his age 41 season with the likely assumption that he will finish his career as a member of the Tigers. The financial terms of the contract are eight years, $248 to $250 million of new money, but also includes the $44 million over the remaining two years of Cabrera’s old deal, bringing the total to 10-years, $292 million. That sums up the calculations. The average annual salary for the next two years is was $22 million under the old deal.

Miguel Cabrera has 365 home runs, 1,260 RBI & a .321 batting average.
Only 7 players have EVER amassed those career numbers.
Miguel Cabrera average season (last 10 seasons)-- .324 BA, 35 HR, 120 RBI, 191 hits.

 

[IStillHateBadEnglish]

All said and done, the Tigers will have paid Miguel Cabrera more than $400 Million to wear the Olde English D.

Thank You, Mr. Ilitch

 

[spockmaster]

Fuck yeah!

 

[stonecold2136]

Best move in the history of Detroit sports was to Trade for Carbrera. 2nd best move was this extension.

He is the best player in baseball and should be paid like it.

Max was stupid by not taking his extension offer. If he gets hurt or starts having release point issues he will be kicking himself the rest of his life.

 

[sggatecl]

While I won't fault people for trying to make Pujols comparisons, I think there is something to be said for loyalty. I know he wasn't drafted here but he's the closest thing to a Barry/Yzerman that this generation's Tigers have had, alcohol issues withstanding.

Miguel Cabrera jerseys are now the safest investment in Detroit.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/...-extension-Miguel-Cabrera-poised-retire-Tiger
With reported contract extension, Miguel Cabrera poised to retire a Tiger.
from the detnews

http://fansided.com/2014/03/27/detr...etwork&utm_campaign=Around the Network#!BFXa7
Detroit Tigers, Miguel Cabrera agree to 10-year, near $300 million deal.
from mcbtb

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/3/...w-contract-is-the-biggest-in-baseball-history
Cabrera's new contract is the biggest in baseball history.
from bybtb

 

[kalinecountry]

Cabrera commitment could reach $352M. there are 2 vesting options, in yrs 11 and 12, at $30M each.
from jon hymen

 

[sggatecl]

Cabrera commitment could reach $352M. there are 2 vesting options, in yrs 11 and 12, at $30M each.
from jon hymen

I've got to assume that means it is a team option correct?

 

[kalinecountry]

I've got to assume that means it is a team option correct?

Probably to do with either games played or plate appearances and it kicks in.
If so and by then he should be DH'ing.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:10685162
Webvideo Tiger For Life: Two-time AL MVP Miguel Cabrera has agreed to terms with Detroit on a 10-year extension that will pay him just under $300 million.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/10685166/is-miguel-cabrera-worth-money
Is Miggy worth the money?
espn

http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2014/03/analysis_whether_team_overpaid.html
Analysis: Did Tigers overpay for Miguel Cabrera? Future market, effects of age will tell.
from Mlive

http://newenglishd.com/2014/03/27/miguel-cabrera-tigers-extension/
Tigers Extend Miguel Cabrera, Pay For Their Impatience.
from the NewEnglishD-Tigersblog

 

[tomdalton22]

I know almost everyone here will rip on me but most of you knew this was coming. I am 100% against this extension. Albert Pujolis contract 2.0

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/3/...detroit-tiger-for-the-remainder-of-his-career
Miguel Cabrera will be a Detroit Tiger for the remainder of his career.
from bybtb

 

[tomdalton22]

$32M a year for 8 years starting 2016...when he will be 33. Beyond stupid IMO.

 

[swami45]

I know almost everyone here will rip on me but most of you knew this was coming. I am 100% against this extension. Albert Pujolis contract 2.0

I`m uneasy about it as well, but we can only hope he plays another 3-4 years at first before moving to full time DH and become David Ortiz for the 5 years after that