Detroit Tigers, Cris Rodriguez and Record Contract

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.
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Outfielder Cris Rodriguez just became the highest-paid and highest-ranked international amateur the Tigers have ever signed.
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