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Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer takes out massive injury insurance policy

Max Scherzer turned down a $144 million contract from the Detroit Tigers before the season.

Max Scherzer turned down a $144 million contract from the Detroit Tigers before the season.

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"Look at all the Tommy John injuries," Scherzer said. "They keep happening to young pitchers with less than four years in the major leagues."

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