Eduardo Rodriguez signed with the Detroit Tigers for a lot of reasons.
For starters, the Tigers offered him a five-year, $77 million contract.
But he also likes the idea of being a cornerstone piece for a building franchise. He understands the Tigers are trying to make the postseason for the first time since 2014, and he thinks he can help the process. There's an opportunity to take on a leadership role among the pitching staff.
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But Rodriguez also has a friend on the team.