Sep
26
Jeremy Bonderman and Gerald Laird may not be back with Tigers in 2011
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Catcher Gerald Lair and right-handed pitcher Jeremy Bonderman may not be back with the Detroit Tigers in 2011, according to The Detroit News’ Tom Gage.
When Gage asked Bonderman if he would return to Detroit for 2011, he said, “In all honesty, probably not.” There’s also talk about Bonderman retiring. Teammate Brandon Inge said Bonderman could ultimately walk away from baseball because of his desire to spend more time with his family.
“I love my family, too, and I want to be with them,” said Inge. “But you can’t go to your family now, and then, say 10 years down the road, kick yourself for not finishing out the rest of your career.”
Bonderman, 28 this October, is making $12.5 million this season and will be a free after going into next year. He has a 8-9 record with a 5.18 ERA this year.
Gage asked Laird about coming back with the Tigers, and Laird said, “If a better opportunity presents itself, I’ll probably take that route.”
Laird, 31 this November, is hitting .211/.268/.307 with the Tigers in 85 games this season.
