Tigers scouts and GM Dave Dombrowski were familiar with his abilities , having previously traded for him while running the Marlins in 1999 .
In 2005 , Grilli signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers .
Detroit Tigers scouts and GM Dave Dombrowski were familiar with Grilli 's abilities , having previously traded for him while running the Marlins in 1999 .
In 2005 , Grilli signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers .