Tigers sign Justin Upton

[RobBase]

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that Justin Upton is "close to a deal" with the Tigers.

There had been some speculation that Upton might have to settle for a one-year contract and then try free agency again next winter, but FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal says he'll be getting a six-year, $132.75 deal that includes an opt-out after the second year. It's a reasonable commitment for the Tigers, especially considering Upton is just 28. He'll take over as Detroit's left fielder.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Jan 18 - 9:31 PM

 

[DetroitFan*]

USA Today just confirmed it. I kind of wanted Alex Gordon (although he recently re-signed), but Upton is a few years younger, I suppose.

 

[MiamiVice]

USA Today just confirmed it. I kind of wanted Alex Gordon (although he recently re-signed), but Upton is a few years younger, I suppose.

A few? He is 4 years younger...

 

[RobBase]

Illitch going all out. He'll make up for it by charging an extra dollar for crazy bread.

 

[Bolts]

Padres get a draft pick from the Tigers I believe, knew he was gone so at least they got something for him.

 

[Nosferatu]

A few? He is 4 years younger...

Yeah, he was way off, a few is three.

I think it's time to start talking about where's he traded at the deadline when the Tigers are out of it.

 

[MiamiVice]

Yeah, he was way off, a few is three.

I think it's time to start talking about where's he traded at the deadline when the Tigers are out of it.

LOL...

 

[MiamiVice]

Twins fans be bitter... How was your offseason nosferatu?

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[MiamiVice]

but seriously though.. who did the twins bring in? I don't even remember?

 

[Nosferatu]

Twins fans be bitter... How was your offseason nosferatu?

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Hey, that's not funny! We resigned Eduardo Escobar...

 

[MiamiVice]

Hey, that's not funny! We resigned Eduardo Escobar...

Hey you lost Pelfrey... that has to count for something.

 

[MiamiVice]

this tells you how much cespedes wanted.. because you know they were on cespedes before upton... they only went to upton last week to discuss.

opt out after 2 years means that Upton will probably only play under this contract for 2 years.

 

[Nosferatu]

Hey you lost Pelfrey... that has to count for something.

Yeah, see addition by subtraction! I wonder what dumb ass team signed him?

 

[MiamiVice]

Yeah, see addition by subtraction! I wonder what dumb ass team signed him?

LOL... Pelfrey will probably win 15 games in Detroit this year.

 

[Nosferatu]

LOL... Pelfrey will probably win 15 games in Detroit this year.

Maybe, if he pitches all year in Toledo!

 

[MiamiVice]

Maybe, if he pitches all year in Toledo!

With a lineup like the Tigers have.... He can give up 4 runs per game and still win 10+. Miggy and Vmart not coming off surgery like they were last year.. watch what this lineup does.

 

[Nosferatu]

With a lineup like the Tigers have.... He can give up 4 runs per game and still win 10+. Miggy and Vmart not coming off surgery like they were last year.. watch what this lineup does.

I'll be watching to see when they enter that old folks home in Sterling Heights.

 

[MiamiVice]

I'll be watching to see when they enter that old folks home in Sterling Heights.

the tigers have 3 guys in their lineup older than 30.... 6 of them are 28 or younger.... so yeah.. that was a dumb comment.

 

[Nosferatu]

the tigers have 3 guys in their lineup older than 30.... 6 of them are 28 or younger.... so yeah.. that was a dumb comment.

Sure is fun fucking with you...

 

[MiamiVice]

Sure is fun fucking with you...

sure is fun watching twins fans dream of actually fielding a team win a playoff series.