It seemed almost like baseball weather on Thursday in Michigan and the Detroit Tigers were busy making a deal with one of the keys to their future.
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According to reports, the Tigers and catcher James McCann have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a 1-year, $2.375 million deal.
James McCann, tigers settle at $2.375M, avoiding arbitration
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 11, 2018
Can confirm Tigers avoid arbitration with James McCann on a one-year deal worth $2,375,000, as @JonHeyman reported.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) January 11, 2018
McCann, who is 27-years-old, made $552,100 in 2017 with the Tigers.
In 2017, McCann hit .253 with 13 home runs and 49 RBIs in 106 games played.
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In other Tigers news, the team announced their minor league coaching staffs on Thursday. Mike Hessman has been promoted to Double-A Erie hitting coach to replace Phil Clark who was promoted to assistant hitting coach with the Tigers. In addition, Mariano Duncan is the new hitting coach with the West Michigan Whitecaps and John Vander Wal also joined the Whitecaps coaching staff.
Tigers announce minor-league coaching staffs. Mike Hessman promoted to Double-A Erie hitting coach to replace Phil Clark, who was promoted to assistant hitting coach in Detroit.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) January 11, 2018
Mariano Duncan is new hitting coach with @wmwhitecaps, while John Vander Wal also joins West Michigan coaching staff.
— Jason Beck (@beckjason) January 11, 2018
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JUST IN: Detroit Tigers announce lineup for TigerFest 2018
Snow is on the ground (and according to reports a lot more is coming this weekend) and fans of the Detroit Tigers are sitting by their fires dreaming about Spring Training and the 2018 Major League Baseball season to begin.
But, thanks to the Tigers, the fans will not have to wait until March to see some of their favorite players.
On Tuesday, the Tigers announced the lineup of current and former players and coaches who will be in attendance for TigerFest 2018.
TigerFest will take place on Saturday, January 27th at Comerica Park.
This is a great way to get a closer look at some of your favorite players and coaches while you wait for Spring Training to begin.
To find out which current and former players will be at TigerFest, please click here.