Tigers, Framber Valdez agree to 3-year deal
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MLB hot stove report: Framber Valdez stuns with Tigers deal, Eugenio Suárez, Brendan Donovan on move
In a stunning twist, Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Tigers late Wednesday night. The contract has an opt-out available after the second season and makes Valdez both the highest paid left-hander and latin born pitcher ever by average annual value.