Once again the Cardinals look like they will miss out on yet another reliever. Lyon will likely be the closer to start the season then moved to setup man once Zumaya is ready to go. If Lyon gets this two year, $9 million deal, his agent is a god! No way is he worth that. I wonder if Farnsworth and Lyon have the same agent.The Detroit Free Press reports that the Tigers are close to signing Brandon Lyon to a multi-year contract that could become official as soon as Friday.
Agent Barry Meister said previously that Lyon had a two-year, $9 million deal on the table. If he indeed signs with Detroit, Lyon will compete with Fernando Rodney for closing duties. The Cardinals are said to be the other finalists for his services.