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Does Tigers' big swing on Framber Valdez change narrative about team?
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The Detroit Tigers shocked the MLB world and signed left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez to a massive contract on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The deal came down on the same day the Tigers had an arbitration hearing with ace Tarik Skubal , as they handed Valdez a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out clause after the 2027 season, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.
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The contract is unlike anything the Tigers have given out in recent years and seemingly came out of nowhere, making for a shocking news drop late Wednesday night.
Valdez is a two-time All-Star and won the 2022 World Series with the Houston Astros , with whom he spent the first eight seasons of his career.
The 32-year-old lefty from the Dominican Republic has a career 3.36 ERA and had a 3.66 ERA in 31 starts last year for an Astros team that went 87-75.
After the move, the sentiment online was fairly split, with some liking the move and other questioning how the Tigers can pay Valdez this but appeared to be trying to skimp by $13 million in their arbitration case with Skubal.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contract
Here is what the reaction was to the Tigers signing Valdez:
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to huge contract: Reaction
