Major League Baseball

Tigers, Martinez make it official

Published Nov. 26, 2010 12:00 a.m. ET

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Victor Martinez and the Detroit Tigers have completed their four-year deal, the team announced Friday.

General manager Dave Dombrowski says he expects Martinez to be used as a designated hitter while also catching two to three times a week.

Martinez hit .302 with 20 home runs and 79 RBI in 127 games with Boston last season.

The Tigers had been looking for another big bat to add to a lineup that also includes slugging first baseman Miguel Cabrera.

Detroit had reached a preliminary agreement with Martinez on a $50 million, four-year contract, which was subject to a physical.

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