Reports: Tigers re-sign Victor Martinez
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}(SportsNetwork.com) - The Detroit Tigers re-signed designated hitter Victor Martinez to a four-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Martinez, who turns 36 on Dec. 23, is coming off a career season in which he led the American League in on-base percentage. The MVP candidate batted .335 with a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBI in 151 games. He was named to his fifth All-Star team and won his second Silver Slugger.
Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski stated Tuesday that inking Martinez was the team's top priority this offseason.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Tigers originally signed Martinez to a four-year contract prior to the 2011 season. Detroit extended a qualifying offer to Martinez in October, ensuring it would receive draft pick compensation if he were to sign elsewhere.