Placido Polanco was not offed arbitration from the Tigers and then signed just days after by the defending National League Champs the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies paid Polanco was is reported to be a 3Yr - $18 Million Deal. Many Tigers fans are upset that the Tigers didn't even offer Polanco a one year deal.
When looking back on the entire situation I feel it was best for the club. Pally is now at the age of 34. It's time for the Tigers to turn the table to a young guy (Scott Sizemore). His contract will be much easier on the Tigers pocket book (What the Tigers really need most) and save the Tigers much needed money. And if the Tigers did offer him a 1 Year arbitration deal at let's say six million he may have took it to a hearing Vs the Tigers and receive even more money. When looking over the other top 2nd Basemen in the league and see their salaries are Polanco would have had a case. Brian Roberts & Pedroria are just a few 2nd Basemen with huge contracts. Pally does have some hardware to flash before the Judge.
The Tigers made the smart move to not re-sign Polanco. It may hurt them for a year or so but with the whole money situation it best that the Tigers stay away. Let's see if Scott Sizemore is the answer at 2nd Base or will they fiddle even more with their Roster. Detroit Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski has some work cut out for him.
