On October 21st, Fidrych signs yet another one-year extension, this time worth $172,000. He can only do this for so long before he has to either sign with the team long-term or enter free agency. But at least he's going to be in Detroit for at least another year, right?
Here are the top ten draft prospects according to BNN and the first round of the 1979 draft:
The only Hall Of Fame inductee this year is Al Kaline, who got 81.9% of the votes.
The Tiger's biggest free agent signing this offseason is of Pete Rose, another aging veteran player.
Here's a look at The Bird on Opening Day 1980:
I've noticed that his movement rating makes improvements every year. That's obviously a good thing.
Let's see if that has any effect on how this season goes for him!