Mar 19, 2021; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero (67) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
The Detroit Tigers have had some interesting history when it comes to signing relievers off the perpetual scrapheap with a mixed bag of results. When taking flyers on proven veterans who are nearing the end of their careers, for every Octavio Dotel, who gave you at least one good season of productivity as he did in 2012, you have 16 games of Jose Mesa in 2007 at the age of 41.