Javier Baez celebrated his 29th birthday Wednesday.
His gift?
A six-year, $140 million contract from the Detroit Tigers. The deal became official Wednesday afternoon, as Baez traveled to Lakeland, Florida, home of the team's spring training complex. He completed his medical exams, signed the papers and tossed on a baseball cap with the Old English "D" logo.
"This is a turning point for the Tigers, undoubtedly," Tigers owner Christopher Ilitch said.