The Detroit Tigers offseason had been slow developing for a while, but to this point most fans would agree this winter has been a rousing success. Things culminated last week in a massive development when the Tigers brought right-hander Jack Flaherty back to Detroit on a two-year deal,

After a seemingly quiet offseason, general manager Scott Harris and the Detroit Tigers made a significant signing that will also impact the roster.

Flaherty returned as a free agent, agreeing to a $35 million, two-year contract that was finalized Friday. The right-hander gets a $5 million signing bonus payable on Feb. 11 pending confirmation of terms between Major League Baseball and the players’ association, and a $20 million salary this year.