In a stunning twist, Framber Valdez agreed to a three-year, $115 million deal with the Tigers late Wednesday night. The contract has an opt-out available after the second season and makes Valdez both the highest paid left-hander and latin born pitcher ever by average annual value.

The Detroit Tigers have had a relatively quiet offseason up until late Wednesday night, when the front office made a splash by adding the best player available in free agency, left-hander Framber Vald...