"Valdez had a 3.66 ERA over 192.0 innings last season and has been one of the most successful and prolific (in terms of innings) pitchers in baseball for five+ seasons. In fact, if it wasn't for that troubling intentional cross-up with his catcher, he may have landed an even better deal in free agency. Instead, he gets the big AAV, but over just three years."
"allow me to remind you of the MASSIVE gap in arbitration filing numbers between star pitcher Tarik Skubal and the team that just signed Valdez, the Tigers. According to the reports, after winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards, Skubal filed at a (would-be) record-breaking $32M, while the Tigers countered at just $19M. And in case you forgot, the arbitrator can pick only one number in these cases; there's no splitting the baby. That hearing, which reportedly happened today, is expected to yield a result tomorrow."
Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers, producing a $38.3 million average annual value and record AAVs for a left-handed and Latin American pitcher. Valdez posted a 3.66 ERA over 192.0 innings last season and has been a durable, high-volume starter for more than five seasons. A recent intentional cross-up with his catcher appears to have reduced his term and total value in free agency. Tarik Skubal filed for $32M in arbitration while the Tigers offered $19M, with an arbitrator to choose one figure and a ruling expected soon.
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