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Tigers sign reliever Octavio Dotel to one-year deal
Posted: 12/08/2011
After leading what was reportedly an "aggressive" pursuit on Octavio Dotel, the Tigers have gotten their man.
According to multiple reports, the 38-year old right-handed reliever has agreed to a one-year contract with Detroit for $3.5 million.
Dave Dombrowski adds Dotel to an already impressive bullpen that includes All-Star Jose Valverde, Joaquin Benoi, Al Alburquerque Phil Coke.
Dotel pitched for the Blue Jays and Cardinals last season, compiling a 5-4 record and a 3.50 ERA. In the postseason with St. Louis, he made 12 appearances and went 2-1 with a 2.61 ERA before winning the World Series.
In 13 seasons, the well-traveled Dotel has pitched for the Mets, Astros, Athletics, Yankees, Royals, Braves, White Sox, Pirates, Dodgers, Rockies, Blue Jays and Cardinals.
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