Joaquin Benoit Officially Becomes the Newest Detroit Tiger

News comes fast and furious during the hot stove season. It was just about an hour from the time reports that Joaquin Benoit and the Detroit Tigers were nearing a deal to the time that MLB Trade Rumors reported the deal was done.

At first glance, the three year deal worth $16.5 million with an additional $1 million available each year in incentives seems like a hefty sum. The interesting point to keep in mind is, as MLBTR mentions, that Benoit could become the front runner to become the Tigers next closer. Should that come to fruition this deal might be a bargain.

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