Jack Flaherty is \"betting on himself\" with his one-year, $14 million deal with the Detroit Tigers.
Flaherty, 28, can earn an additional $1 million in performances bonuses.
\"There\'s a lot of belief in this team,\" Flaherty said of the Tigers. \"That\'s one of the things that excited me about the opportunity.\"
Detroit finished second in the American League Central last season, but posted its seventh straight losing season.
\"It\'s no secret Jack is betting on himself with this contract, and we are very supportive of him coming here and betting on himself,\" Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said.
Via Associated Press
