Jansen takes saves quest to Detroit

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Detroit Tigers
NEWS: The Tigers signed RHP Kenley Jansen to a 1 year, $11 million contract
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: The Tigers have been rumored to be heavily involved in the Hot Stove this winter, but thus far the only material changes that they have accomplished have been in the bullpen. The latest move, signing Kenley Jansen for what will be his age 38 season has the biggest implication, as Jansen now has the inside track on starting the season as the team's closer. Jansen’s results were solid last season, earning 29 Sv with a 2.59 ERA, but under the hood the skills continue to degrade as he nears the end of his career. His 4.46 BHQ xERA was nearly 1.5 runs higher than his actual results, his 24 K% was the lowest of his...

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