The Tigers and Magglio Ordonez have agreed to a one year $10 million dollar contract for 2011. There was never too much doubt about his returning to the Tigers, but there was some question as to how many years it would take. I'm happy that he's back because I believe he has another year in his tank. However, I'm glad they did not have to give more than one year to a 37-year outfielder coming off a broken ankle.
There were other teams who reportedly offered two year deals, but Ordonez wanted to remain a Tiger. He has enjoyed his time with the Tigers and likely feels comfortable with the heavy Venezuelan presence on the team. Miguel Cabrera, Armando Galarraga, Carlos Guillen, Victor Martinez and Ordonez are all from Venezuela.
Ordonez will be the Tigers primary right fielder, but will also likely see a lot of time at designated hitter when Martinez is catching. Alex Avila will catch and Martinez DH versus right-handers. Martinez will catch and perhaps Ordonez will DH versus left-handers. If that's the case, the Tigers will need a right-handed bat to play right-field on those days. With Ryan Raburn already penciled into left field, Casper Wells would be the leading candidate for the backup role.
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