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Tigers opt for stop-gap at shortstop in signing Jordy Mercer at age 32

A quick look at some of the players who have cashed in since Miguel Cabrera signed his big extension with the Detroit Tigers in 2014. Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press

LAS VEGAS — On Tuesday night, the Detroit Tigers' search for a shortstop was going slow.

The team was exploring options, general manager Al Avila said. They wanted to see how the pieces would fit. Being a little careful.

But less than 24 hours later, on the third day of baseball's Winter Meetings, the Tigers found their man.

And though Avila wouldn’t admit it, the Tigers agreed to a one-year, $5.