"If the Tigers sign Johnny Damon to take Victor Martinez's place, he would join a distinguished group of players who have had a second tour with the Tigers. Damon played with the Tigers in 2010, then joined Tampa Bay as a free agent last season. In chronological order, here are some prominent "two-time" Tigers from recent decades:

• Kirk Gibson: He played the first nine years of his career with the Tigers, then left as a free agent after the 1987 season for the Dodgers, for whom he became the National League MVP the following season. The Tigers signed Gibson as a free agent for the '93 season. He played with them until he retired in August 1995.

• Dan Petry: He went to the Angels for Gary Pettis after the '87 season. Two years later, the Tigers re-signed him as a free agent."