Every season, players are non-tendered. Or, in other terms, they aren’t handed a new contract. These players hit the free-agent market.
Most are decisions to save money—non-tendering an underperforming player scheduled to be overpaid is a common occurrence. Theoretically, these players could re-sign with their old team, but some find new homes.
Non-tendered players go on to make major contributions at the major-league level. Justin Turner and Garrett Jones are two prime examples of this.
A number of former high-profile players are on the market, such as Kris Medlen, Everth Cabrera and Brandon Beachy. With other notable names available, it provides the Tigers with a unique opportunity to add players who weren’t previously available. It's new blood in the free-agency market, if you will.
from Bleacher Report http://ift.tt/1yrRxaL
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