Scott Boras has been trying to set up the Tigers and reliever Rafael Soriano since the Winter Meetings began. And perhaps even before. But it does not sound like the Detroit decision-makers are enticed.
Danny Knobler of CBS Sports heard from sources inside the Tigers front office on Saturday that owner Mike Ilitch ?won?t be talked into Soriano.? Perhaps that?ll change if the asking price drops. Or maybe there?s truly a strong belief within the organization that Bruce Rondon is ready for a shot at closer.
The Tigers just committed a five-year, $80 million contract to right-handed starter Anibal Sanchez and don?t seem inclined to turn around and throw big money at a ninth-inning man.
Soriano registered a superb 2.26 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 69/24 K/BB ratio across 67 2/3 frames this past season for the American League East-champion Yankees while converting 42 saves in 46 opportunities.
The 32-year-old free agent is believed to seeking a multi-year contract worth $10 million annually.
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