Detroit Tigers, Record Contract and International Star

Detroit Tigers sign international prospect Cris Rodriguez to record $3.2 million bonus
"The physical ability we believe to be special," Metzler said. "We love the bat speed, the power, the bat path. We love the athleticism, the frame, the natural projection. I'd follow that up by saying we feel strongly about the kid.
Detroit Tigers Officially Sign International Star To Franchise-Record Contract
With the first day of the international signing period beginning on Jan. 15, the Detroit Tigers made headlines with their signing. According to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press, they have officially signed Dominican Republic outfielder Cris Rodriguez to a franchise-record $3.
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Detroit Tigers executives Miguel Garcia and Rob Metzler talk to reporters January 15, 2025, about signing top international prospect Cris Rodriguez.
Tigers' Cris Rodriguez: Signs for $3.2 million
The Tigers signed Rodriguez for $3.2 million on Wednesday, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports. Rodriguez is receiving one of the larger bonuses from this international signing period, and he also has some of the most raw power in the class.
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Tigers sign outfielder Cris Rodriguez as 2025 international signing period begins
The 2025 international signing period opened on Wednesday, and the Tigers quickly locked up their top target. Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez agreed to a signing bonus of $3.2 million. The Tigers also signed four other international prospects,
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