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Rumor: Detroit Tigers interested in Willson Contreras

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Rumor: Detroit Tigers interested in Willson Contreras

The Detroit Tigers are interested in signing Willson Contreras. The 30-year-old is a catcher who is coming off his best offensive season. He hit 22 home runs and put up a 132 wRC+. He also has a good defensive record. Contrreas is expected to get a four-years, $88 million deal. However, Spotrac has him receiving a deal for only $64 million. The Tigers will have to pay for him. Miguel Cabrera's $32 million salary will come off the books next season, so they can't use that as an excuse. If the Tigers want to compete next year, signing big-name free agents is their best bet.

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