February 03, 2009
Tigers Clear their Slate
The Tigers sign Justin Verlander to a one-year deal, clearing their arbitration slate. Verlander's new contract supercedes his old deal. He would be in the last year of a five-year contract, but was allowed to opt out of the deal if he became arbitration eligible. That's a nice contract for the Tigers to have given the youngster. Justin would have gotten the upside if he stays healthy, and guaranteed money if he got hurt.