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During this golden era, the Tigers invested heavily in star players, with contracts awarded to some of Major League Baseball’s most prominent names. Notable expenditures included a staggering $152 million deal for Miguel Cabrera, $180 million for Justin Verlander, and $214 million for Prince Fielder. Despite these significant investments, the team's aspirations for a championship remained unfulfilled, culminating in a series of painful postseason exits.