He signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers , and little did he know , he would call their AAA affiliate , the Toledo Mud Hens , home for the better years of his career .
After the 2004 season , Hessman became a minor league free agent .
Hessman signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers , and little did Hessman know , Hessman would call their AAA affiliate , the Toledo Mud Hens , home for the better years of Hessman 's career .
After the 2004 season , Hessman became a minor league free agent .