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RandyTiger · 05-02-2014, 11:59 AM

Multiple media sources are reporting that the Tigers have signed 32-year-old RHP Joel Hanrahan, a former All-Star, who has not pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year.

[EDIT: The Tigers have confirmed that Hanrahan has inked a standard 1 year MLB contract, which gives him $1 Million with the potential for $2 Million more in incentives.]

He recently threw for several teams in a practice session, with his fastball topping out at 92-93 MPH.

He only has 2 pitches: a 4-seam fastball (primary pitch) (pre-surgery: 96-99 MPH) and a slider (pre-surgery: upper 80's).

He's expected to take over the set-up role.

[Edit: He will not be joining the team directly, as he needs time to work up to speed. The Tigers have placed him on the 15-Day DL (which they can do, since he's coming off TJ surgery) and assigned him to Lakeland (A) for extended "Spring Training", and he can do up to 20-day rehab stint. Time frame for him to join the team is in June.]

05-02-2014, 11:59 AM	#250
RandyTiger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,510	Multiple media sources are reporting that the Tigers have signed 32-year-old RHP Joel Hanrahan, a former All-Star, who has not pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. [EDIT: The Tigers have confirmed that Hanrahan has inked a standard 1 year MLB contract, which gives him $1 Million with the potential for $2 Million more in incentives.] He recently threw for several teams in a practice session, with his fastball topping out at 92-93 MPH. He only has 2 pitches: a 4-seam fastball (primary pitch) (pre-surgery: 96-99 MPH) and a slider (pre-surgery: upper 80's). He's expected to take over the set-up role. [Edit: He will not be joining the team directly, as he needs time to work up to speed. The Tigers have placed him on the 15-Day DL (which they can do, since he's coming off TJ surgery) and assigned him to Lakeland (A) for extended "Spring Training", and he can do up to 20-day rehab stint. Time frame for him to join the team is in June.] Last edited by RandyTiger; 05-02-2014 at 05:29 PM. Reason: Additional information.