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Breaking: Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez in free agency
Days of Roar: A Free Press Sports Detroit Tigers Podcast›
Feb 6, 202628:43
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The Detroit Tigers signed left-hander Framber Valdez to a three-year, $115 million contract with an opt-out clause after the second season — a move that shocked the baseball industry and created one of the best one-two punches atop a starting rotation in the game. In this special "Days of Roar" breaking news episode, Evan Petzold and Chris Brown break down all angles of the Valdez signing, including what it means for 2026 and beyond. (Stay tuned every Monday for regularly scheduled episodes.)
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