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Detroit Tigers sign international prospect Cris Rodriguez to record $3.2 million bonus
"The physical ability we believe to be special," Metzler said. "We love the bat speed, the power, the bat path. We love the athleticism, the frame, the natural projection. I'd follow that up by saying we feel strongly about the kid.
Detroit Tigers Officially Sign International Star To Franchise-Record Contract
With the first day of the international signing period beginning on Jan. 15, the Detroit Tigers made headlines with their signing. According to Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press, they have officially signed Dominican Republic outfielder Cris Rodriguez to a franchise-record $3.
Tigers ink 4 as international-signing period opens
On the first day 2025 international signings can be formalized, the Tigers got four quick signatures, including prized prospect Cris Rodriguez.
Detroit Tigers: New prospect Cris Rodriguez is 'definitely going to hit for power'
Detroit Tigers executives Miguel Garcia and Rob Metzler talk to reporters January 15, 2025, about signing top international prospect Cris Rodriguez.
Tigers sign outfielder Cris Rodriguez as 2025 international signing period begins
The 2025 international signing period opened on Wednesday, and the Tigers quickly locked up their top target. Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez agreed to a signing bonus of $3.2 million. The Tigers also signed four other international prospects,

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