October 9, 2007
THAT WAS THE SOUND OF JORGE POSADA ADDING A YEAR TO HIS CONTRACT DEMANDS:
Pudge will return to Tigers in 2008 (Tom Gage, 10/09/07, The Detroit News)
It was a big decision, but it didn't take that long to reach, after all.Posted by Orrin Judd at October 9, 2007 11:49 AMThe Detroit Tigers are bringing catcher Pudge Rodriguez back for the 2008 season.
The decision came down to whether the Tigers would pick up the $13 million option on Rodriguez's contract for 2008, or buy him out for $3 million.