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Why Jack Flaherty chose Tigers over free agency: ‘Not everything’s about money’

Flaherty prioritized stability and Detroit's competitive outlook over free agency, exercising a $20 million player option amid a volatile market, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said.

By Evan Woodbery, Tribune News Service LAKELAND, Fla. — Jack Flaherty decided he didn’t want another offseason of uncertainty. The veteran right-hander had been there before. He signed a prove-it, one-year deal, pitched well enough to win a World Series ring and went back on the market hoping for long-term security, only to find a chillier reception than expected. Related Articles Meet the Tigers prospect who went from under the ra…

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The Oakland Press broke the news in on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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