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Detroit hoping to lure Tejada

By By Jim Baker
MLB Insider

Thursday, December 4, 2003

John Lowe discusses the reality of being the Detroit Tigers in today's Free Press: it is such an unpleasant working environment that the team is willing to throw above-market money at potential free agents to entice them to play there. When he asked team owner Mike Ilitch if he was willing to pay a premium to players to help them overcome their trepidation about playing for a losing team in a spacious ballpark, he answered, "Yes, I will. It's unfortunate, but that's what happens." Is this wise? ...

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