How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez?

When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, it was a statement. Losing the Tarik Skubal arbitration case could have been a reason for the team to go with cheaper options, but instead, the Tigers made Valdez one of the highest-paid left-handed pitchers, inking him to a three-year, $115 million contract. Back-to-back seasons in which the Tigers essentially ran out of starting pitchers pushed the emphasis on the need over the offseason. Bringing in Valdez, especially on a shorter-term deal, made all of the sense in the world. A stable and proven veteran with a clean injury history and a pedigree…