Tigers Sign Granderson to Five-Year Deal
The Tigers have signed a player to a long-term extension, and this time it actually makes sense.
The club has inked star Center Fielder Curtis Granderson to a five-year $30.25 million deal. The club also carries an option to add a sixth year for an additional $13 million.
Granderson, 26, had a breakout second-season in 2007. He posted a stellar .913 OPS out of the lead-off spot. He also become only the third player to hit 20 HR, 20 Doubles, Triples and steal 20 bases.
He is also, by all accounts, an intelligent, charming and upstanding citizen, as well as a fan favorite.
It is a sensational deal for the Tigers, who locked up Granderson for only one third of what the Angels paid for Torii Hunter. Considering Granderson is younger and better, that is a steal.
Though, one has to wonder why Granderson’s agent would saddle him through the duration of his prime with a low-ball offer when he would probably get at least triple that on the open market.
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Contract Extension, Curtis Granderson
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