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Cabrera, Tigers agree to $11.3M, 1-year deal

admin — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:37:00 +0000

Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers agreed Friday to a one-year contract worth $11.3 million, avoiding salary arbitration before the All-Star third baseman’s first season with the team. Cabrera, 24, can become a free agent after the 2009 season, but the Tigers hope to keep him long term.

In 157 games with the Marlins in 2007, Cabrera hit .320 with 91 runs scored, 38 doubles, two triples, 34 home runs and 119 RBI. Cabrera compiled a .313 batting average in five seasons with the club.

Detroit also agreed to a $780,000, one-year contract with pitcher Bobby Seay. The 29-year-old left-hander was 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 58 games with the Tigers last season. In 134 major league appearances, he has posted a 4-1 record and 3.97 ERA. He can make an additional $75,000 in performance bonuses: $20,000 for 55 games, $25,000 for 60 games and $30,000 for 63 games.

Marlins sending Cabrera, Willis to Tigers

admin — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:21:00 +0000

The Marlins and Tigers have made the first blockbuster splash of the Winter Meetings. Florida and Detroit have reached a preliminary agreement that will send star third baseman Miguel Cabrera and left-hander Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers for a package of young players headlined by outfielder Cameron Maybin and left-hander Andrew Miller, according to major-league sources. Detroit will also send catcher Mike Rabelo and three prospects to the Marlins as part of the deal. Class AAA right-hander Dallas Trahern was mentioned Tuesday morning as one possible player to be included, according to sources.

The deal immediately raises questions about the future of current Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge. Inge is set to make $6.3 million this season, $6.3 million in 2009 and $6.6 million in 2010. The acquisition of Cabrera and Willis will add close to $20 million to the Tigers’ payroll.