I really don't understand what Detroit was trying to do with the Percival signing when they already picked up the option for Urbina, who is 5 or 6 years younger. Urbina did have a bit of a down year, but Percival is on the back side of his career and has had trouble staying healthy. It seems to me Detroit has a number of other needs beyond Closer. Though bullpen depth is always a plus, a decent setup man could've been had for much less I think. There are guys out there that would've come alot cheaper is your are looking to add depth in the pen -- Kline, Fox, Mercker, Medoza, etc.
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