Tigers Offseason News: Will Rhymes, Five Other Players Agree To One-Year Contracts

Jayson Werth Signs 7-Year Deal With Washington Nationals

Jayson Werth is headed to Washington to play for the Nationals.

Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski: After Signing Victor Martinez, No Interest In Adam Dunn

Asked about the Chicago White Sox signing free agent Adam Dunn, Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said his team had no interest in Dunn once they signed Victor Martinez. The Tigers viewed Dunn as a designated hitter, and Martinez will fill that role in Detroit.

Tigers Sign Lefty Reliever John Bale To Minor League Deal

The Detroit Tigers have signed left-handed reliever John Bale to a minor-league contract. Bale pitched last season in Japan, and was last in the majors in 2009 with the Kansas City Royals.

Tigers Still In The Mix For Jayson Werth?

Report: Adam Dunn Signs With Chicago White Sox

Tigers Tender Contracts To Armando Galarraga And Joel Zumaya, But Not Zach Miner

The Detroit Tigers announced that they will not tender a contract to pitcher Zach Miner, who missed all of last season after reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. The team did tender contract offers to pitchers Armando Galarraga and Joel Zumaya.

Zach Miner Designated For Assignment, But Could Be Re-Signed

Zach Miner was designated for assignment on Monday, but the Tigers have some interest in re-signing him for cheaper.

Tigers Formally Announce Victor Martinez Signing, Say He Will Be Primary DH

Victor Martinez was formally introduced as the newest Detroit Tiger on Friday. He'll serve as the team's primary designated hitter, but manager Jim Leyland is still uncertain as to where Martinez will bat in the Tigers' lineup.

Report: Tigers Sign Victor Martinez To Four-Year, $50 Million Deal

Reports out of Venezuela indicate that the Detroit Tigers have reached agreement with free agent catcher Victor Martinez on a four-year, $50 million contract. The reports have since been confirmed by multiple outlets. The Tigers beat out offers from the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.

Tigers Add Seven Players To 40-Man Roster

The Detroit Tigers made seven additions to their 40-man roster on Friday, which included the purchase of six minor league contracts. Shortstop Cale Iorg and pitcher Charlie Furbush were among the minor leaguers added to the roster.

Report: Tigers In Talks With Adam Dunn

Several sources report that discussions between the Detroit Tigers and free agent slugger Adam Dunn have become serious. Reports that the two sides are close to a deal, however, appear to be premature.

Report: Tigers Sign Reliever Joaquin Benoit To Three-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers have signed reliever Joaquin Benoit to a three-year, $16.5 million contract, according to multiple reports. Benoit was one of the best middle relievers in baseball last season, compiling a 1.34 ERA and 75 strikeouts.

Report: Tigers Talking To Marlins About Dan Uggla

FOX Sports reports that the Detroit Tigers have talked with the Florida Marlins about a trade for second baseman Dan Uggla. Uggla turned down a four-year, $48 million contract offer from the Marlins last week.

Casey Fien And Eddie Bonine Sign Elsewhere; Tigers Re-Sign Max St. Pierre

RHPs Casey Fien and Eddie Bonine will pitch elsehwere in 2011, and catcher Max St. Pierre re-signed with the Tigers a few days after being removed from the protected 40-man roster.

Report: Red Sox Expect Tigers To Make 'Major Push' For Victor Martinez

According to ESPN Boston, the Red Sox are expressing strong interest in free agent catcher John Buck because they're convinced the Detroit Tigers will make a big contract offer to Victor Martinez.

Jhonny Peralta Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers and shortstop Jhonny Peralta have agreed to terms on a two-year deal. The club is expected to announce the signing over the next few days.

Report: Tigers and Jhonny Peralta Close To Two-Year Contract

The Detroit Tigers and shortstop Jhonny Peralta are close to agreement on a two-year contract worth $11.5 million, according to a report from ESPN Deportes. Detroit declined the $7.5 million option on Peralta's contract earlier in the week.

Scott Boras On Interest In Magglio Ordonez: 'We're Getting A Lot Of Early Calls'

Interest in Magglio Ordonez among teams looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder is growing, according to agent Scott Boras. Boras anticipates a strong demand for his client's services as baseball begins its free agency period.

Tigers Expected To Pursue Victor Martinez

The Detroit Tigers have made it known they would like a left-handed power hitter in their lineup next season. Several reporters throughout baseball hear that free agent catcher Victor Martinez is the player the Tigers might pursue.

Tigers Officially Decline Option On Jhonny Peralta, Working On New Contract

The Detroit Tigers officially declined the $7.25 million option on Jhonny Peralta's contract on Tuesday. The team would like to sign the shortstop, acquired in July from the Cleveland Indians, to a new contract.

Tigers Trade Dlugach, Outright Bonine To Clear Spots On 40-Man Roster

The Detroit Tigers got their offseason underway with a handful of roster moves on Thursday. Shortstop Brent Dlugach was traded to Boston, while three other players, including pitcher Eddie Bonine, were outrighted to Triple-A Toledo.

Carl Crawford Reportedly Drawing Great Interest From Tigers

According to a report, the Tigers are "deeply interested" in free agent outfield Carl Crawford.

Brandon Inge's Two-Year Deal With Tigers Worth $11.5 Million

Tigers Sign Brandon Inge To Two-Year Contract, With Option For 2013

The Detroit Tigers re-signed third baseman Brandon Inge, agreeing to a two-year contract with an option for 2013. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately available.

Magglio Ordonez Wants To Stay In Detroit

Free agent outfielder Magglio Ordonez told a Venezuelan newspaper that he would like to return to the Detroit Tigers in 2011. But will the Tigers let Ordonez test the open market before offering him a contract?