Victor Martinez close to re-signing with Tigers
Victor Martinez is close to re-signing with the Detroit Tigers, according to a report.
FOX MLB reporter Ken Rosenthal says Martinez is close to signing a four-year deal with the team:
Sources: #Tigers close to re-signing Victor Martinez to four-year deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 12, 2014
Martinez is coming off a career year for Detroit. He batted .335 with a .974 OPS, 32 home runs and 103 RBIs. His .409 on-base percentage, .974 OPS and 28 intentional walks all led the American League.
Martinez initially turned down a qualifying offer from the Tigers, but he can still sign a long-term deal with them. The Mariners were among the other teams that reportedly were interested in him.
