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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/2025-mlb-hall-of-fame-candidates-weird-highlights

1 fun -- or weird -- moment from each first-time 2025 HOF candidate.
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Tigers add Torres to infield mix on 1-year deal.
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Tigers Sign Gleyber Torres

The Tigers are in agreement on a one-year contract with free agent infielder Gleyber Torres. Read more about the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Tigers Sign Gleyber Torres.
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Tigers sign Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract

Torres will presumably play 2B, but how he’ll fit in with Colt Keith is an open question.

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Tigers sign Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract.
Torres will presumably play 2B, but how he’ll fit in with Colt Keith is an open question.
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Tigers sign polarizing Yankees slugger as infield picture gets more crowded

After a deafeningly quiet start to the offseason, the Detroit Tigers are finally making some noise in free agency. Much of the focus has been on the likelihood

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Tigers sign polarizing Yankees slugger as infield picture gets more crowded.
Things just got interesting.
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Tigers announce key position change, corresponding move for Gleyber Torres signing

The Tigers' Gleyber Torres signing marks a big position change for Colt Keith.

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Tigers announce key position change, corresponding move for Gleyber Torres signing.
MCBTB

'We got better': Tigers reach agreement with free-agent infielder Gleyber Torres

The Tigers upgraded their roster with a two-time All-Star who at age 28 is still in the prime of his career. And they got him on a one-year deal.

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'We got better': Tigers reach agreement with free-agent infielder Gleyber Torres.
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Detroit Tigers sign infielder Gleyber Torres to 1-year, $15 million contract

Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres hit .257 with 15 home runs, 65 walks and 136 strikeouts in 154 games for the New York Yankees in 2024.

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Detroit Tigers sign infielder Gleyber Torres to 1-year, $15 million contract.
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What Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres means for Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith in 2025

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith is moving to first base for the 2025 season. Gleyber Torres has become the everyday second baseman.

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What Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres means for Spencer Torkelson, Colt Keith in 2025.
Freep

Tigers sign longtime Yankees infielder to one-year contract

Gleyber Torres' arrival will push Colt Keith to first base.

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Tigers sign longtime Yankees infielder to one-year contract.
Mlive

Tigers Designate Bailey Horn For Assignment

The Tigers designated left-handed reliever Bailey Horn for assignment to make roster space for Gleyber Torres. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Tigers Designate Bailey Horn For Assignment.
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Roki Sasaki update: Detroit Tigers waiting for info about potential meeting after holidays

The Detroit Tigers submitted their materials and presentation, but they won't hear from Roki Sasaki's agent, Joel Wolfe, until after the holidays.

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Roki Sasaki update: Detroit Tigers waiting for info about potential meeting after holidays.
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December 28 in Tigers and mlb history:

1888: The Cuban Giants, the top colored team in the nation, announces its plans for 1889: Monday and Saturday games at Elysian Field in Hoboken, Wednesdays and Fridays in Trenton, and Sundays at Long Island Grounds in Maspeth, Queens.

1900: Future Hall of Fame pitcher Ted Lyons is born in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lyons will make his major league debut in 1923 and will go on to win 260 games over a 21-year career with the Chicago White Sox.

1944: Washington Senators third baseman Buddy Lewis wins the Distinguished Flying Cross for precision flying over the Burma War Theater.

1957: CBS states that it will not broadcast baseball into any area at the time a minor league game is scheduled.

1957: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds exchange well-known first basemen. The Pirates acquire slugger Ted Kluszewski, known for wearing cut-off sleeves to accommodate his bulging biceps. In exchange, Pittsburgh surrenders Dee Fondy, who batted .313 last season while splitting the season between the Pirates and the Chicago Cubs.

1984: The Detroit Tigers signed John Pacella as a free agent.

1994: The Houston Astros and San Diego Padres swing a mammoth twelve-player trade. Houston obtains OF Derek Bell, IF Ricky Gutierrez, P Pedro Martinez, OF Phil Plantier, and IF Craig Shipley from San Diego in exchange for 3B Ken Caminiti, SS And?jar Cede?o, OF Steve Finley, 1B Roberto Petagine, P Brian Williams, and a player to be named. P Sean Fesh will go to the Padres next May to complete the biggest deal in the major leagues since 1957.

1995: The Chicago White Sox trade OF Tim Raines to the New York Yankees in exchange for future considerations.

1998: The Detroit Tigers signed Gregg Jefferies as a free agent.
1998: The Detroit Tigers traded Luis Gonzalez to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Karim Garcia.

2015: Can a team ever have too much relief pitching? Already sporting the terrific late-game duo of Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances, the Yankees trade for Reds closer Aroldis Chapman in return for four prospects: Caleb Cotham, Rookie Davis, Eric Jagielo and Tony Renda. The Bronx Bombers make the trade even though Chapman is currently under investigation for a domestic violence incident that could result in an extensive suspension.

2020: The Padres continue to be the busiest team this off-season, as two days after landing P Blake Snell, they reportedly pull off another deal for a front-line pitcher, Yu Darvish, acquired from the Cubs alongside C Victor Caratini in return for P Zach Davies and four prospects. The Padres are also said to have come to an agreement with Korean infielder Ha-seong Kim, who has been made available via the Posting system. These latest two deals are still awaiting confirmation, but they underline that the Friars are serious about making a title run this coming season.

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Tommy Bridges - BR Bullpen

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Tommy Bridges Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Tommy Bridges. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Tommy Bridges – Society for American Baseball Research

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Tommy Bridges 1930-1943, 1945-1946, coach 1946, scout 1958-1960.

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Aurelio Rodríguez Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Aurelio Rodríguez. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Aurelio Rodriguez 1971-1979.

Ray Knight Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Ray Knight. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Ray Knight 1988.

Carl Willis Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Carl Willis. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Carl Willis 1984.

Melvin Nieves Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Melvin Nieves. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Melvin Nieves 1996-1997.

Myles Jaye Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Myles Jaye. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Myles Jaye 2017.

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Carroll Jones Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Carroll Jones. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Carroll Jones 1916-1918.

Bill Lajoie - BR Bullpen

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Bill Lajoie – Society for American Baseball Research

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Bill Lajoie scout 1969-1973, scouting director 1974-1978, Assistant GM 1979-1983, General Manager 1984-1990.

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CHESS MOVES

by Holly Horning We interrupt the regularly scheduled Saturday Survey to cover the Detroit Tigers’ signing of Gleyber Torres. There’s so much more going on than stated in the media.&nbs…

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CHESS MOVES.
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Al Kaline’s Rude Introduction to the Detroit Tigers – All About Baseball with Byron Copley

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Al Kaline’s Rude Introduction to the Detroit Tigers. 11 minutes.
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Al Kaline, first-ballot Hall of Fame right fielder for the Detroit Tigers, whose career spanned 22 seasons from 1953 to 1974, was rejected, ostracized, and ridiculed by many teammates during his rookie season — primarily because the core of veteran outfielders perhaps knew that their days as Detroit Tigers were dwindling, and this rookie phenom bonus baby was accelerating the timeline.
Who were these players who resented Kaline’s presence? That what this podcast reveals.

 

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Detroit Tigers MLB free agency: Pursuit of Alex Bregman continues as market narrows

Signing second baseman Gleyber Torres shuffled the infield, but that doesn't prohibit the Detroit Tigers from signing third baseman Alex Bregman.

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Detroit Tigers MLB free agency: Pursuit of Alex Bregman continues as market narrows.
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We are saddened by the passing of former Tigers outfielder Charlie Maxwell and share our condolences with his family and loved ones. A native of Paw Paw, Michigan, Maxwell played 8 seasons in Detroit, was a two-time All-Star and at 97 years old, was our Tigers oldest living alum.

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2-time All-Star Charlie Maxwell, oldest Tigers alum, passes away at 97.
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Detroit Tigers All-Star Charlie Maxwell, 'The Sabbath Smasher,' dies at age 97

Left fielder Charlie Maxwell, a two-time All-Star and Paw Paw product, was the oldest living former Detroit Tiger at age 97.

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Detroit Tigers All-Star Charlie Maxwell, 'The Sabbath Smasher,' dies at age 97.
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Charlie Maxwell Passes Away

Two-Time MLB All-Star Charlie Maxwell passed away recently. The former Tigers, Red Sox, and White Sox outfielder was 97.

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Charlie Maxwell Passes Away.
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Charlie Maxwell - BR Bullpen

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Charlie Maxwell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Charlie Maxwell. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Charlie Maxwell 1956-1962.
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Tigers Rumors: Alex Bregman free agency picking up steam with latest update

The Detroit Tigers remain in conversations with Alex Bregman's camp after the New York Yankees are reported to be out on the free agent third baseman.

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Tigers Rumors: Alex Bregman free agency picking up steam with latest update.
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Did Gleyber Torres signing just squeeze Spencer Torkelson off Tigers roster?

The Detroit Tigers signed free agent Gleyber Torres to be their starting second baseman. Now, Colt Keith will supplant Spencer Torkelson at first base.

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Did Gleyber Torres signing just squeeze Spencer Torkelson off Tigers roster?
It feels like the dominoes are starting to fall.
MCBTB

 

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Tigers Sign Dietrich Enns To Minor League Deal

The Tigers signed a pitcher returning stateside from Korea. View the details at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Tigers, Dietrich Enns Agree To Minor League Contract.
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December 29 in Tigers and mlb history:

1878: The professional Baseball League of Cuba begins play in Havana, making the Cuban Winter League the world's second oldest professional baseball organization, trailing North America's National League in seniority by only two seasons. Havana wins the first game, 21 - 20, over Almendares in a contest featuring ten men to a side (the extra position was "right short"). The inaugural Cuban championship consists of only three clubs - Havana, Matanzas, Almendares - and Havana wins the trophy with a 4-0-1 record behind the leadership of manager and captain Steve Bellan.

1917: The Philadelphia Phillies keep swapping with the Chicago Cubs, this month sending OF Dode Paskert, a seven-year veteran, to Chicago for slugger Cy Williams. Williams will flourish in the Baker Bowl, and will hit 222 home runs for the Phillies over the next 13 years. Paskert will not enjoy the same success at Wrigley Field.

1921: The Detroit Tigers selected George Cutshaw off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1932: Shanty Hogan, who started his career with the Boston Braves, is purchased by the Braves after five years as the regular catcher for the New York Giants. Boston pays $25,000 for Hogan, who will finish his career with a .295 batting average.

1933: New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert refuses to release Babe Ruth from his contract, thus preventing him from becoming the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Ruth will never receive a chance to manage a major league team.

1938: Al Simmons moves to the National League when the Boston Bees buy him for $3,000 from the Washington Senators.

1949: The Detroit Tigers signed Charlie Keller as a free agent.

1969: The New York Times reports that former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood will sue Major League Baseball over the reserve clause, which perpetually binds players to their teams. Flood is objecting to being traded from the Cardinals to the Philadelphia Phillies without his consent.

1977: Melissa Ludtke, female Sports Illustrated sports writer, files suit against Major League Baseball, the Yankees and New York City officials for denying her access to the locker room to interview players during the 1977 World Series.

1983: The Detroit Tigers signed Milt Wilcox as a free agent.

1987: The Detroit Tigers signed Jack Morris as a free agent.

1998: The Detroit Tigers signed Luis Pineda as a free agent.

2017: Wade Davis reportedly agrees to the biggest deal ever offered a relief pitcher as he signs with the Rockies for $52 million over three years. This works out to an annual salary of $17.3 million, besting the $17.2 million given by the Yankees to Aroldis Chapman last year.

2020: The Detroit Tigers signed Locke St. John as a free agent.

Tigers players birthdays:

Dave Skeels Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Dave Skeels. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Dave Skeels 1910.

Bill Sweeney Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Bill Sweeney. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Bill Sweeney 1928.

Luis de los Santos Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Luis de los Santos. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Luis de los Santos 1991.

Sean Guenther Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Sean Guenther. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Sean Guenther 2024-present.

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Alex Main Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Alex Main. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Alex Main 1914.

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Steve Boros Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Steve Boros. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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Steve Boros 1957-1958, 1961-1962, Minor league field coordinator 1996-2002, Director of player development 2003, Assistant to General Manager 2004.

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Hi Everyone. Last year on this date December 29, I posted how we passed 3 million views on the Tigers Team Notes Thread.

I find this amazing for a Detroit Sports Team based theme and I want to thank everyone who reads this thread daily. All the posters from the site, and those of you who come by regularly to read all the Tigers news.

I waited for today December 29 to mention all this, so it could be celebrated today, on the 18 year anniversary of when I began this long running thread back on the old espn forums in 2006.

 

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According to Freep's Evan Petzold on MLB Network Radio, Gio Urshela played a big factor in Gleyber Torres signing with the Tigers. Torres and Urshela are close friends and when asked about playing for the Tigers, Urshela had great things to say about it.

Evan also says there is still a little bit of a gap in value between the Tigers and Bregman’s camp. He also says the Tigers are prioritizing Bregman a lot more than they were at the beginning of the offseason. Harris is in for a 5 year contract but not a 6 year.

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/2024-25-mlb-free-agent-fits-for-every-team

1 (realistic) free-agent target to fit every team.
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MLB executive's Tarik Skubal contract prediction will make Tigers fans sick

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal could make history in two years with a projected free agent contract that could set a new high-water mark for pitchers.

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MLB executive's Tarik Skubal contract prediction will make Tigers fans sick.
At this projected price tag, it feels like a foregone conclusion the beloved left-hander will depart in free agency after the 2026 season.
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Maxwell was the living embodiment of idyllic Tigers Sundays in the 1950s

If searching for one Tigers name that conveyed a radio blaring Tigers games to the tune of Van Patrick’s booming voice, it might well be Charlie Maxwell.

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Charlie Maxwell was the living embodiment of idyllic Tigers Sundays in the 1950s.
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Miguel Cabrera welcomes fellow Venezuelan Gleyber Torres to Detroit Tigers

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres has talked to Venezuelan legend Miguel Cabrera since signing a one-year, $15 million contract on Friday.

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Miguel Cabrera welcomes fellow Venezuelan Gleyber Torres to Detroit Tigers.
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Gleyber Torres bets on himself with Detroit Tigers with $100M in mind

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is eager to return to free agency in the 2025-26 offseason. He is seeking more than $100 million.

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Gleyber Torres bets on himself with Detroit Tigers with $100M in mind.
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