Tigers avoid arbitration with Rodney
While the Tigers remain on the lookout for a closer this offseason,
they have avoided arbitration with their incumbent. Fernando Rodney and
the club agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract worth $2.7
million, according to two industry sources.
Rodney, who will turn 32 years old in March, saved 13 games this year to go with an 0-6 record and a 4.91 ERA. He became Detroit's closer near the end of July, while Todd Jones battled shoulder problems, and remained in the role for the better part of the final two months.
As of now, he remains Detroit's in-house option for the job. The Tigers have maintained contact with free-agent relievers on the market with veteran closing experience, including Jason Isringhausen and Brandon Lyon, but have yet to make a signing. Even if the Tigers add someone with closing experience, however, Rodney could get some share of opportunities. At the very least, he would fill a setup role in the eighth inning.
Rodney will be eligible for free agency at season's end. That could end up a big motivation for him
Rodney, who will turn 32 years old in March, saved 13 games this year to go with an 0-6 record and a 4.91 ERA. He became Detroit's closer near the end of July, while Todd Jones battled shoulder problems, and remained in the role for the better part of the final two months.
As of now, he remains Detroit's in-house option for the job. The Tigers have maintained contact with free-agent relievers on the market with veteran closing experience, including Jason Isringhausen and Brandon Lyon, but have yet to make a signing. Even if the Tigers add someone with closing experience, however, Rodney could get some share of opportunities. At the very least, he would fill a setup role in the eighth inning.
Rodney will be eligible for free agency at season's end. That could end up a big motivation for him
As much as I think DD has missed the boat on the closer issue, I must say I would prefer Rodney to Isringhausen whose numbers (including birthdays) are far too high.
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They should have gone after Kerry Wood IMO or Saito.
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Maybe Fien will be fine.
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Nice to see a club come to terms with a current player. Good luck!
Julia
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