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.

The 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.