Former Detroit Tiger said a few kind words to his fans in Detroit. Mike was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for a player to be named later. The player in return will likely be another lefty that has options to be in the minors.

MarothBaseball.com: This team gave me my chance in the big leagues and you helped carry me through some very difficult times. So many people doubted me and our team during the hard times a few years back but the Tiger fans never lost hope. You stood by us and cheered for us to go back out on the field and just keep fighting. That’s what Tiger fans do, they don’t quit. I was strengthened and inspired by your words of encouragement in the letters you sent me over the years and I will never forget your loyalty to Detroit. You embraced me and my family as your own and we came to know this great city as a place we called home.

I will cherish my memories here and look forward to making a visit back to Detroit whenever that may be. Thank you so much for the support, the encouragement, and cheers that my family and I have received over the years. There is no way to express to you how deep our love for this city and Tiger fans everywhere is. We will always have a special place in our hearts for the city and fans of Detroit. We have always looked forward to spending our summers in D-town. Thank you for letting it become our home too. God Bless You.

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