You keep some, you let some go...

The Tigers announced that they have signed Ramon Santiago to a 2 year deal. This keeps some valuable versatility in the infield as well as some short term power at the plate. There has been debate over the years as to why Santiago doesn't get more playing time. When he plays he has a decent bat:

In 183 games with the Tigers since the start of the 2007 season, the switch-hitting Santiago has hit .274 with 17 doubles, five triples, 11 homers and 60 RBIs. (MLB).

His defense is solid too. His Ultimate Zone Rating has averaged 1.9 since he came back from Seattle until this past year when he dropped down to -2.5.

Plus he is from the Dominican Republic, and that is always a bonus with me!

On the "letting them go" side of the ledger, Ian at Bless You Boys reports that The Freddy Dolsi Era is Over. Dolsi pitched in 42 games in 2008 for the Tigers after working his way back up the minor league ladder. He gave up 50 hits in 47 2/3 innings that year along with 28 walks, giving him a WHIP of 1.64 and an ERA of 3.97. In 2009 he spent most of his time with Toledo and pitched only 10 2/3 innings for the Big Club. In those scant 10+ innings he 13 hits and 4 walks for a WHIP of 1.59 and an ERA of 1.69. Dolsi was DFA'd to clear up roster space and the Dirty Sox picked him up.