"Tigers fans will get their first glimpse of newly-signed southpaw Framber Valdez on the mound for Detroit today, as he's set to start the club's Spring Training game against the Braves later today. At 1:05pm local time in at the Tigers' spring complex in Lakeland, Valdez will face off against Atlanta righty Bryce Elder."
"Over the weekend, the Cardinals extended manager Oli Marmol on a two-year deal that includes a club option for the 2029 season. There will surely be additional extensions over the coming weeks, both for players and personnel. MLBTR's Mark Polishuk took a look at the managers and top front office executives on expiring contracts back in January, and while a few have already reached new deals since then, many are still on lame duck contracts."
"We're now into the month of March, and Opening Day is just a few weeks away. By this point in the calendar, most veterans lingering on the free agent market are likely to wind up signing minor league contracts. That won't be the case for all of them, of course; both Lucas Giolito and Zack Littell have the track record and platform season necessary to earn a meaningful big league deal."
Framber Valdez will make his debut for the Detroit Tigers in a Spring Training game against the Atlanta Braves at 1:05pm in Lakeland. The 27-year-old left-hander, a former All-Star, posted a 3.66 ERA last season despite a weaker campaign. Meanwhile, the Cardinals extended manager Oli Marmol on a two-year deal with a 2029 club option, signaling more extensions likely coming for managers and front office executives. Several executives remain on expiring contracts. As March begins with Opening Day weeks away, most free agents will sign minor league deals, though some veterans like Lucas Giolito and Zack Littell retain opportunities for meaningful big league contracts.
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