There are plenty of positives with Jordan Zimmermann.
He is a front-line starting pitcher. He has pitched like an ace in the past, has swing-and-miss stuff, no-hit stuff, and the right-hander has proven to be a durable innings-eater.
And he reportedly is the Detroit Tigers' big free-agent signing this off-season.
According to multiple national reports Sunday, the team agreed to a five-year, $110-million deal with the former Washington National, pending a physical.
Zimmermann is the kind of front-end starter the team targeted, and he comes with a strong pitching pedigree, on a sensible contract, but not without risk.