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Detroit Tigers' Jeimer Candelario 'excited for our young team' after free-agent additions

For the past two seasons, Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been the best player on the roster.

The 28-year-old — boasting a team-high 4.8 WAR — played 201 of a possible 220 games, hitting .278 with 53 doubles, 23 home runs and 96 RBIs. He also posted a .356 on-base percentage, 10.2% walk rate and 22.1% strikeout rate. He was worth plus-three defensive runs saved at the hot corner.

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Finally, the back-to-back Tiger of the Year winner is getting some help.