DETROIT -- Ron Gardenhire tormented the Tigers for years while he managed the Twins through a golden era of success. He's now in line to lead the Tigers through their own Twins-like rebuilding process.
The Tigers have selected Gardenhire to become their next manager, a source confirmed to MLB.com. MLB Network insiders Ken Rosenthal and Jon Heyman first reported the news on Thursday. MLB.com's Jon Morosi reported the two sides agreed to a three-year contract.
An announcement could come as soon as Friday, Morosi reported. Major League Baseball discourages teams from making news during the postseason except for days when no games are being played.