2006 DETROIT TIGERS
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Level: MLB
Location: Detroit,MI
Team Record: 95-67 .586
Result: 2nd in American League - Central Division
Manager(s): Jim Leyland
General Manager: Dave Dombrowski
Stadium: Comerica Park
Attendance: 2,595,937
Payroll: $82,612,866
Playoffs: Lost World Series (Cardinals)
Detroit Tigers affiliate history
Team Record: 95-67 .586
Result: 2nd in American League - Central Division
Manager(s): Jim Leyland
General Manager: Dave Dombrowski
Stadium: Comerica Park
Attendance: 2,595,937
Payroll: $82,612,866
Playoffs: Lost World Series (Cardinals)
Detroit Tigers affiliate history
Oldest Player: Kenny Rogers (41)
Youngest Player: Andrew Miller (21)
Longest Tenure: Brandon Inge (6)
Top Hitter: Carlos Guillen (18)
Top Pitcher: Jeremy Bonderman (8)
Top Draft Pick: Andrew Miller (#6)
Roster Continuity: 63.48%
Top Prospect: Justin Verlander
Youngest Player: Andrew Miller (21)
Longest Tenure: Brandon Inge (6)
Top Hitter: Carlos Guillen (18)
Top Pitcher: Jeremy Bonderman (8)
Top Draft Pick: Andrew Miller (#6)
Roster Continuity: 63.48%
Top Prospect: Justin Verlander
American League Standings
| Central | W | L | Pct | GB |
| Minnesota | 96 | 66 | .593 | -- |
| Detroit | 95 | 67 | .586 | 1.0 |
| Chi White Sox | 90 | 72 | .556 | 6.0 |
| Cleveland | 78 | 84 | .481 | 18.0 |
| KC Royals | 62 | 100 | .383 | 34.0 |
| Contract data is available from the mid 2000s until the present day. Shaded records are players who signed multi-year contracts. The list of contracts may not be complete. Visit the Data Store if you're interested in purchasing the contract data. |
| Player Name | Contract Signed by | Start | End | Length | Value | Per Year | Contract Notes |
| Jeremy Bonderman | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 2,300,000 | ||
| Sean Casey | Cincinnati Reds | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 8,500,000 | Option year of prior contract | |
| Brent Clevlen | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | ||
| Roman Colon | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | ||
| Chad Durbin | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Alexis Gomez | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Minor League Contract | |
| Curtis Granderson | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 335,000 | ||
| Jason Grilli | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 350,000 | ||
| Carlos Guillen | Detroit Tigers | 2005 | 2007 | 3 | $ 14,000,000 | $ 4.67m | Contract extension signed during previous contract |
| Jack Hannahan | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Kevin Hooper | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Minor league contract | |
| Omar Infante | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 385,000 | ||
| Brandon Inge | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 3,000,000 | ||
| Todd Jones | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2007 | 2 | $ 11,000,000 | $ 5.50m | |
| Wil Ledezma | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | ||
| Colby Lewis | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | ||
| Mike Maroth | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2007 | 2 | $ 5,250,000 | $ 2.63m | |
| Andrew Miller | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2009 | 4 | $ 5,400,000 | $ 1.35m | |
| Zach Miner | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Craig Monroe | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 2,800,000 | avoided arbitration | |
| Magglio Ordonez | Detroit Tigers | 2005 | 2009 | 5 | $ 75,000,000 | $ 15.00m | Club options for 2010 and 2011 |
| Neifi Perez | Chicago Cubs | 2006 | 2007 | 2 | $ 5,000,000 | $ 2.50m | |
| Placido Polanco | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2009 | 4 | $ 18,400,000 | $ 4.60m | |
| Mike Rabelo | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Nate Robertson | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 403,000 | ||
| Fernando Rodney | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 385,000 | ||
| Ivan Rodriguez | Detroit Tigers | 2004 | 2007 | 4 | $ 40,000,000 | $ 10.00m | Club option for 2008 |
| Kenny Rogers | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2007 | 2 | $ 16,000,000 | $ 8.00m | |
| Ramon Santiago | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 375,000 | Contract purchased from minors | |
| Bobby Seay | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 375,000 | Minor league contract | |
| Chris Shelton | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 365,000 | ||
| Chris Spurling | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 725,000 | ||
| Matt Stairs | Kansas City Royals | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 1,350,000 | Contract extension signed at end of 2005 season | |
| Jordan Tata | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 | ||
| Marcus Thames | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 342,000 | ||
| Justin Verlander | Detroit Tigers | 2005 | 2009 | 5 | $ 4,450,000 | $ 0.89m | Voided last year of contract because he was eligible for arbitration. |
| Jamie Walker | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 1,250,000 | Option exercised | |
| Vance Wilson | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 750,000 | ||
| Dmitri Young | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 8,000,000 | Option year from previous contract | |
| Joel Zumaya | Detroit Tigers | 2006 | 2006 | 1 | $ 327,000 |
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