The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement with free agent
outfielder Torii Hunter on a two-year, $26 million contract, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Right fielder Torii Hunter reached agreement Wednesday with the Detroit Tigers on a two-year, $26 million contract, according to major-league sources.
Hunter visited with the Tigers on Tuesday, and Detroit was
reportedly one of the favorites to sign the veteran outfielder. The Texas
Rangers were also believed to be in the mix, as Hunter resides in the Lone Star
State.
The addition of Hunter provides the Tigers with the corner
outfielder they’ve been seeking. The agreement also fulfills Hunter’s goal;
join a team that gives him a legitimate shot to win the World Series.
With the signing of Hunter the Tigers will now have a top of
the lineup that will look something like this; Austin Jackson, Hunter, Miguel
Cabrera, Prince Fielder and Victor Martinez.
Over 534 at-bats with the Los Angeles Angels last season
Hunter hit .313/.365/.451 with 24 doubles and 16 home runs. He owns a career
line of .277/.335/.466 over 16 years in the majors.
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