RHP Brandon Lyon was signed by the Tigers to compete for the closer's role. Earlier, and they added another starter, right-handed Edwin Jackson. The Tigers made other offseason moves they felt strengthened a deficient defense -- adding C Gerald Laird and SS Adam Everett while shifting Brandon Inge to third base and Carlos Guillen to left field.
ARRIVALS: C Gerald Laird (trade with Rangers), SS Adam Everett (free agent from Twins), RHP Edwin Jackson (trade with Rays), LHP Kyle Bloom (Rule 5 selection from Pirates), C Matt Treanor (free agent from Marlins), RHP Juan Rincon (minor league free agent from Indians), RHP Brandon Lyon (free agent from Diamondbacks), RHP Scott Williamson (minor league free agent from Mariners). DEPARTURES: RHP Kyle Farnsworth (free agent, signed with Royals), RHP Todd Jones (retired), SS Edgar Renteria (free agent, signed with Giants), OF Matt Joyce (traded to Rays), C Vance Wilson (free agent, signed minor league deal with Royals), LHP Casey Fossum (free agent, signed minor league deal with Mets), RHP Freddy Garcia (free agent, signed with Mets).
FREE AGENTS: LHP Kenny Rogers, RHP Gary Glover, RHP Aquilino Lopez (non-tendered).
Rogers could be brought back but only on a low-risk contract and only if he expresses interest. Glover won't be back.
ARBITRATION-ELIGIBLE: None.
MEDICAL WATCH:
RHP Joel Zumaya (right shoulder soreness because of scar tissue breakup) is expected to begin throwing off a mound in early February.
RHP Jeremy Bonderman (right rib removal, blood clot surgery in June 2008) resumed throwing before Thanksgiving and is expected to be fully ready when spring training begins.
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