Report: Javy Baez signs $140 million deal with Tigers |
'El Mago' is now a Tiger.
Former Chicago Cubs star shortstop Javy Baez is headed off to the Motor City. According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, Baez is signing a six-year deal worth $140 million with Detroit. Baez hit .248 with 22 homers and 65 RBIs in 91 games with the Cubs this past season. However, he turned in on after a trade with the Mets hitting .299 with nine homers and 22 RBs in 47 games. He hit .264 with 149 homers and 465 RBIs for his career, including being a two-time All-Star and 2018 National League MVP runner-up. Best of luck to Baez on his future destination, as it was fun covering his during his time in Chicago. Javy Baez through age 28 season:
.264/.307/.477, 149 HR, 10.2 dWAR, 23.4 WAR
Miguel Tejada through age 28:
.268/.330.458, 129 HR, 2.9 dWAR, 17.2 WAR
Tejada’s next 6 years:
.301/.350/.481, 142 HR, 4.4 dWAR, 26.9 WAR#Tigers #upgrade pic.twitter.com/6netEtUfnZ
