***Officialish Detroit Tigers Thread*** (1 Viewer)

[Da Guru]

Have to get a gritty leadoff hitter, and A-Jax has to bat #9. If the Tigers do get into the Reyes sweepstakes and I think they will. A switch hitting Reyes would be a monster at Comerica hitting gappers. Reyes at SS and Peralta at 3b would be a nice combo. Have no problem keeping Santiago at 2b if this transpires.

Not totally sold on Delmon, can`t argue with his production here but if he stays would rather see him batting #7 like Texas bats Cruz. With Jackson batting first and Delmon third just too many swings and misses.

Was totally impressed with Benoit after a shaky start, the guy is tough and gritty, just what you want in a set up guy. Valverde was living the good life this year, do not see it the same next year but still is a top closer.

Need a 5th starter and some king of middle relief help. Sherleth, Perry..put them both in a dumpster and close the lid.

Coke is a decent situation pitcher and will stay. The future is bright for at least the next couple of seasons..with the right additions they should be in the playoffs.

I like Kelly as a utility guy. Of course Inge will be back again so you need some one to platoon with him..Kelly is that guy. Seems like Leyland soured on Betemit towards the end.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The bolded are guys that would be cheaper, but probably would be almost as good options. Even a guy like Linebrink could fill the need the Tigers have of a RH pitcher who can pitch the 8th sometimes, and pair with Coke in the 7th at others. Again, I think KRod is overrated and overpriced and he'll want to try and close somewhere anyway. Now if they get him for a decent price for a year, I'm all for it.

I'm not a fan of spending big money on relievers. There's too much volatility year in and year out. And its easy to find fill-ins for relatively cheap. The Tigers bullpen isn't really in horrible shape. Assuming Coke stays in the bullpen, you have a back 3 of Coke, Benoit, Valverde. They should be able to piece together the rest of the bullpen with AlAl, Perry, Zumaya, Below, etc. and maybe one or two low level signings.

As the Rangers showed, having a strong bullpen is essential in advancing in the playoffs these days. What do you consider "big money?" A guy like Rauch can probably be had in the $3.5 million range and he's a proven commodity. Bullpen performance is really difficult to predict year to year with these no name guys, sometimes you hit the jackpot like San Diego, Oakland and Toronto have recently and sometimes you don't. So going out and adding three guys from that list is not advisable but adding one to go along with guys like AlAl who may or may not be really good, makes sense. I also am not sure Avila will regress, he is a star in the making. If he has to catch less games next year, his numbers may actually get better.

 

[whoknew]

Have to get a gritty leadoff hitter, and A-Jax has to bat #9. If the Tigers do get into the Reyes sweepstakes and I think they will. A switch hitting Reyes would be a monster at Comerica hitting gappers. Reyes at SS and Peralta at 3b would be a nice combo. Have no problem keeping Santiago at 2b if this transpires.

Not totally sold on Delmon, can`t argue with his production here but if he stays would rather see him batting #7 like Texas bats Cruz. With Jackson batting first and Delmon third just too many swings and misses.

Was totally impressed with Benoit after a shaky start, the guy is tough and gritty, just what you want in a set up guy. Valverde was living the good life this year, do not see it the same next year but still is a top closer.

Need a 5th starter and some king of middle relief help. Sherleth, Perry..put them both in a dumpster and close the lid.

Coke is a decent situation pitcher and will stay. The future is bright for at least the next couple of seasons..with the right additions they should be in the playoffs.

I like Kelly as a utility guy. Of course Inge will be back again so you need some one to platoon with him..Kelly is that guy. Seems like Leyland soured on Betemit towards the end.

I can't stand Delmon, but whatever. He will obviously be around next year.

I definitely disagree with dumping Schelerth. He's only like 25 and has a big left arm. Patience with him.

 

[whoknew]

The bolded are guys that would be cheaper, but probably would be almost as good options. Even a guy like Linebrink could fill the need the Tigers have of a RH pitcher who can pitch the 8th sometimes, and pair with Coke in the 7th at others. Again, I think KRod is overrated and overpriced and he'll want to try and close somewhere anyway. Now if they get him for a decent price for a year, I'm all for it.

I'm not a fan of spending big money on relievers. There's too much volatility year in and year out. And its easy to find fill-ins for relatively cheap. The Tigers bullpen isn't really in horrible shape. Assuming Coke stays in the bullpen, you have a back 3 of Coke, Benoit, Valverde. They should be able to piece together the rest of the bullpen with AlAl, Perry, Zumaya, Below, etc. and maybe one or two low level signings.

As the Rangers showed, having a strong bullpen is essential in advancing in the playoffs these days. What do you consider "big money?" A guy like Rauch can probably be had in the $3.5 million range and he's a proven commodity. Bullpen performance is really difficult to predict year to year with these no name guys, sometimes you hit the jackpot like San Diego, Oakland and Toronto have recently and sometimes you don't. So going out and adding three guys from that list is not advisable but adding one to go along with guys like AlAl who may or may not be really good, makes sense. I also am not sure Avila will regress, he is a star in the making. If he has to catch less games next year, his numbers may actually get better.

I'm not trying to downplay the importance of a good bullpen - its huge. I just think its really hard to predict how it will go. You just gotta load up on decent pitchers for relatively cheap and ride the ones who have a good season. I would define "big" as the contract they gave Benoit. Obviously its been good so far, but I didn't like it when they signed it. Its too much of a commitment to give a reliever like that.Anyway - I think we generally agree. If they can get Rauch for a 1 year/$3.5 million deal? Totally go for it. But don't give him 4 years/$20 million or something.I hope you are right about Avila.

 

[Da Guru]

Have to get a gritty leadoff hitter, and A-Jax has to bat #9. If the Tigers do get into the Reyes sweepstakes and I think they will. A switch hitting Reyes would be a monster at Comerica hitting gappers. Reyes at SS and Peralta at 3b would be a nice combo. Have no problem keeping Santiago at 2b if this transpires.

Not totally sold on Delmon, can`t argue with his production here but if he stays would rather see him batting #7 like Texas bats Cruz. With Jackson batting first and Delmon third just too many swings and misses.

Was totally impressed with Benoit after a shaky start, the guy is tough and gritty, just what you want in a set up guy. Valverde was living the good life this year, do not see it the same next year but still is a top closer.

Need a 5th starter and some king of middle relief help. Sherleth, Perry..put them both in a dumpster and close the lid.

Coke is a decent situation pitcher and will stay. The future is bright for at least the next couple of seasons..with the right additions they should be in the playoffs.

I like Kelly as a utility guy. Of course Inge will be back again so you need some one to platoon with him..Kelly is that guy. Seems like Leyland soured on Betemit towards the end.

I can't stand Delmon, but whatever. He will obviously be around next year.

I definitely disagree with dumping Schelerth. He's only like 25 and has a big left arm. Patience with him.

You are right about Sherleth..his stats are not that bad but it seemed like every pressure situation he was in he struggled. Tigers need lefties. Perry does not seem to have the mental makeup needed to succeed at this level.

 

[Gopher State]

Delmon Young is the fourth Detroit Tiger to hit more than one home run in a postseason game (after Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Magglio Ordóñez). Some people think young can be signed for about 6m a year, after the strong run he had with the tigers, I think the floor is 10m and the ceiling 12m a year on a three year deal Hats off to the tigers and their fans on a great season. Be interesting to see what the tiger payroll ends up at next year

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Delmon Young is the fourth Detroit Tiger to hit more than one home run in a postseason game (after Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Magglio Ordóñez). Some people think young can be signed for about 6m a year, after the strong run he had with the tigers, I think the floor is 10m and the ceiling 12m a year on a three year deal Hats off to the tigers and their fans on a great season. Be interesting to see what the tiger payroll ends up at next year

It is highly unlikely he gets more than a one year arbitration deal.

 

[igbomb]

Delmon Young is the fourth Detroit Tiger to hit more than one home run in a postseason game (after Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Magglio Ordóñez). Some people think young can be signed for about 6m a year, after the strong run he had with the tigers, I think the floor is 10m and the ceiling 12m a year on a three year deal Hats off to the tigers and their fans on a great season. Be interesting to see what the tiger payroll ends up at next year

 

[whoknew]

Delmon Young is the fourth Detroit Tiger to hit more than one home run in a postseason game (after Alan Trammell, Kirk Gibson and Magglio Ordóñez). Some people think young can be signed for about 6m a year, after the strong run he had with the tigers, I think the floor is 10m and the ceiling 12m a year on a three year deal Hats off to the tigers and their fans on a great season. Be interesting to see what the tiger payroll ends up at next year

If the Tigers give Delmon Young 3 yrs/$36 million they should just fire Dombrowski on the spot.

 

[jon_mx]

The Tigers need to add some speed. It was pathetic to watch the Tigers hit into so many really easy double plays. Speed cost us some games in the playoffs. I think we would of had at least a game seven if we had better speed.

 

[Apple Juice]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

 

[whoknew]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

Speed's overrated. It's not the reason we lost. We lost because we didn't hit. And Scherzer had a bad outing.I'd much rather have a big ####er who can hit the ball over the fence than Juan Pierre. Then he can just slowly jog around the bases.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

Speed's overrated. It's not the reason we lost. We lost because we didn't hit. And Scherzer had a bad outing.I'd much rather have a big ####er who can hit the ball over the fence than Juan Pierre. Then he can just slowly jog around the bases.

I agree with this. But they need someone at the top of the order who can set the table, this is why I like the idea of Jimmy Rollins or Brian Roberts (Greco's idea). Tigers lost because they needed one more bullpen arm, they didn't hit in some key spots and because the Rangers are pretty good. They could have easily won that series with the guys they had out there, and not having Boesch and having Avila, VMart and Young banged up really ended up doing them in. They got five good starts in that series, that usually is enough to win a series with a team you are essentially even with.

 

[Da Guru]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

Speed's overrated. It's not the reason we lost. We lost because we didn't hit. And Scherzer had a bad outing.I'd much rather have a big ####er who can hit the ball over the fence than Juan Pierre. Then he can just slowly jog around the bases.

"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."

 

[whoknew]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

Speed's overrated. It's not the reason we lost. We lost because we didn't hit. And Scherzer had a bad outing.I'd much rather have a big ####er who can hit the ball over the fence than Juan Pierre. Then he can just slowly jog around the bases.

"The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers."

You gotta love 'ole Earl. That Manager's Corner was awesome.

 

[jon_mx]

I watch the world series and see Texas win with Defense and Speed. Meanwhile the Tigers lose games because the hit into too many double-plays, don't get that stolen base, hardly ever get an infield hit, don't stretch that single into a double, get thrown out at home on a sac fly, can't score from second on a single. Maybe speed is over-rated, but the Tigers as a team as slow as #### and it hurts them against good teams.

 

[Apple Juice]

Maybe the Tigers need to find guys who can hit Ogando, who is pretty good, but nowhere near as good as the Tigers make him look over and over again. Can't say I mind seeing him get throttled.

 

[Bojang0301]

The problem is who do you replace with the speed you acquire? Miggy, VMart, Avila, Peralta and Young aren't burners but they aren't going anywhere. They're the guys hitting into the double-plays. Re-inserting Boesch will help a little. Are there any speedy second or third basemen out there?

Speed's overrated. It's not the reason we lost. We lost because we didn't hit. And Scherzer had a bad outing.I'd much rather have a big ####er who can hit the ball over the fence than Juan Pierre. Then he can just slowly jog around the bases.

I agree with this. But they need someone at the top of the order who can set the table, this is why I like the idea of Jimmy Rollins or Brian Roberts (Greco's idea). Tigers lost because they needed one more bullpen arm, they didn't hit in some key spots and because the Rangers are pretty good. They could have easily won that series with the guys they had out there, and not having Boesch and having Avila, VMart and Young banged up really ended up doing them in. They got five good starts in that series, that usually is enough to win a series with a team you are essentially even with.

Great post right here. Pretty much sums it up. I'm still on the Reyes train though, just too sweet not to think about.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

i'm on board with anything that can drop AJ to the #9 spot and creates more baserunners. Jackson might even hit better with less pressure down there and create the infamous "double lead off hitter".

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Posted by Tom Gage (The Detroit News) on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:41 PMThursday's soup - Inge's future1. Here's my theory and I'm sticking to it.2. The Tigers will have $10 million coming off the books by not bringing back Magglio Ordonez, right?3. They'll also have $13 million coming off by not bringing back Carlos Guillen. Plus at least $3 million, more if he reached any of his incentives, in Brad Penny's contract.4. Their biggest hike will be the $7.25 million that will make Justin Verlander a $20 million pitcher next season. Jose Valverde will get a $2 million raise and Miguel Cabrera a $1 million bump.But the subtraction far offsets the built-in additions.5. So here's what I'm saying: Don't think for a second that the Tigers wouldn't eat Brandon Inge's $5.5 million contract for 2012 if they can better themselves at third.If ever there was a winter in which they can afford to do so, it will be this winter. But have you seen the potential free-agent lists? Not good, not deep.Yes, you could try to sign shortstop Jose Reyes and also try to move a reluctant Jhonny Peralta to third - but it's far more likely the Tigers would trade for a third baseman.I'm not saying Inge will be back. I won't say it's unlikely, either, because he could be. But the Tigers will have some financial freedom this winter.They'll not gag on $5.5 million.

 

[Da Guru]

Posted by Tom Gage (The Detroit News) on Thu, Oct 20, 2011 at 5:41 PMThursday's soup - Inge's future1. Here's my theory and I'm sticking to it.2. The Tigers will have $10 million coming off the books by not bringing back Magglio Ordonez, right?3. They'll also have $13 million coming off by not bringing back Carlos Guillen. Plus at least $3 million, more if he reached any of his incentives, in Brad Penny's contract.4. Their biggest hike will be the $7.25 million that will make Justin Verlander a $20 million pitcher next season. Jose Valverde will get a $2 million raise and Miguel Cabrera a $1 million bump.But the subtraction far offsets the built-in additions.5. So here's what I'm saying: Don't think for a second that the Tigers wouldn't eat Brandon Inge's $5.5 million contract for 2012 if they can better themselves at third.If ever there was a winter in which they can afford to do so, it will be this winter. But have you seen the potential free-agent lists? Not good, not deep.Yes, you could try to sign shortstop Jose Reyes and also try to move a reluctant Jhonny Peralta to third - but it's far more likely the Tigers would trade for a third baseman.I'm not saying Inge will be back. I won't say it's unlikely, either, because he could be. But the Tigers will have some financial freedom this winter.They'll not gag on $5.5 million.

What is the deal with Peralta always crying about not wanting to play 3B? It was good enough for Cal Ripken and A-rod but not good enough for Honny?

 

[whoknew]

Someone asked Dave Cameron from Fangraphs - what star does he think will be traded over the winter. He said Ryan Zimmerman - which you can understand from the Nats point of view now that they have Rendon.

So that would be a nice addition to the Tigers.

 

[Da Guru]

Someone asked Dave Cameron from Fangraphs - what star does he think will be traded over the winter. He said Ryan Zimmerman - which you can understand from the Nats point of view now that they have Rendon.So that would be a nice addition to the Tigers.

Yes it would..The Tigers need a clean break from Inge.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Someone asked Dave Cameron from Fangraphs - what star does he think will be traded over the winter. He said Ryan Zimmerman - which you can understand from the Nats point of view now that they have Rendon.So that would be a nice addition to the Tigers.

Yes it would..The Tigers need a clean break from Inge.

And an extra 100 points in batting average as a bonus.

 

[Gopher State]

Tigers' Dombrowski could be among commissioner candidates

Bud Selig's reign as baseball commissioner is scheduled to end a year from now, and there is a growing expectation that Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president, CEO, and general manager, could become a contender for baseball's most prized job.

Dombrowski, 55, saw his team miss a shot at this year's World Series when the Tigers last weekend lost to the Rangers in the American League Championship Series.

But a season during which the Tigers won 95 games and beat the Yankees in an American League Division Series did nothing to lessen Dombrowski's status within big-league baseball's corridors.

There has been no clear favorite to replace Selig, 77, who has said he will retire at the end of the 2012 World Series.

"It's not one of those things I spend much time thinking about," Dombrowski said Friday, when asked if he might be interested in the commissioner's job. "I'm in a situation where I'm very happy where I am and with what I do, and I'm pleased with all of that.

"I have never really thought about it," Dombrowski said of his potential candidacy. "When I've been in any job I've had, I haven't thought about other jobs. That's just how I work."

Dombrowski, though, has a 33-year background in baseball that includes GM jobs in both leagues. He also possesses a CEO aura — "a regal style," says Jim Bowden, formerly a general manager with the Reds and Nationals — that with his broad executive experience, could assist in making him a serious contender.

Dombrowski won a world championship in 1997 when he was general manager of the Florida Marlins. He took control of a moribund Tigers team in 2001 and five years later, helped put the Tigers into their first World Series since 1984.

The Tigers have been contenders, for the most part, since that 2006 season and at the same time have become one of baseball's steadiest box-office successes, averaging almost 2.7 million fans per season since 2006, numbers that are particularly impressive, given Michigan's and Metro Detroit's financial challenges.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20111021/OPINION03/110210456/Tigers’-Dombrowski-could-be-among-commissioner-candidates#ixzz1c27RXhcK

Big loss for the Tigers if Dombrowski leaves

 

[MAC_32]

I love cheap potential injury reclamation projects. Assuming he's not asking for much and his health isn't completely shot I think a stab at Brian Roberts would be bueno. The free agent market for 2B is fugly.

I'm very against pursuing Reyes and I doubt anything changes that, looking at the landscape if we go free agent I hope it's Bourn and Aramis if we can sign them for 3 years or less but if we can orchestrate a trade (good call on Zimmerman) that'd be the best route to go. Kalish in Boston may be a decent target too if cheap enough, not sure what Boston will be asking for him with new management and his health issues though.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I like the idea of trading for Maicer Izturis. He won't cost much, he walks, he's got decent speed, he's a good fielder and he's hungry. Brian Roberts would probably be ideal, but the O's always seem to ask a lot for guys. Roberts costs $10 million a year through 2013 FWIW.

Zimmerman? He'd cost a ton and the Nats are looking for bats I think. It would cost Turner, Crosby and Castellanos. Meh, pass (and I love Zimm). I think David Wright would come much cheaper, well at least cheaper. Mets probably just want to get a good minor leaguer and rid themselves of the contract.

 

[whoknew]

To the shock of nobody, the Tigers exercised Valverde's $9mm option for next year.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I love cheap potential injury reclamation projects. Assuming he's not asking for much and his health isn't completely shot I think a stab at Brian Roberts would be bueno. The free agent market for 2B is fugly.

Please no. His body is breaking down like Guillen's.

I think David Wright would come much cheaper, well at least cheaper. Mets probably just want to get a good minor leaguer and rid themselves of the contract.

This would be a dream come true, which is why there's no chance it happens.

 

[MAC_32]

I like the idea of trading for Maicer Izturis. He won't cost much, he walks, he's got decent speed, he's a good fielder and he's hungry. Brian Roberts would probably be ideal, but the O's always seem to ask a lot for guys. Roberts costs $10 million a year through 2013 FWIW. Zimmerman? He'd cost a ton and the Nats are looking for bats I think. It would cost Turner, Crosby and Castellanos. Meh, pass (and I love Zimm). I think David Wright would come much cheaper, well at least cheaper. Mets probably just want to get a good minor leaguer and rid themselves of the contract.

Didn't know that about Roberts' contract, nevermind.If Wright's cheaper than Zimm I'd rather have him too, they're one in the same but at least Wright's done it over a full season whereas Zimm is still just potential.I'm indifferent on Izturis, don't see much of an upgrade to Santiago there. Although if we go big $ at the hot corner or corner OF to get a better top of the order bat he's a fine plug-in.

 

[skillz]

Heard this on the radio yesterday but didn't see it anywhere else so I don't know how much of this is true. Apparently Dombrowski gave an update on offseason priorities and ended up saying:

1. Tigers won't go after Reyes.

2. Guillen and Magglio are gone.

3. V-Mart to be full time DH next year

4. Delmon to be full time LF next year

5. Zumaya will only be back if he signs minor league deal and makes team out of ST.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Heard this on the radio yesterday but didn't see it anywhere else so I don't know how much of this is true. Apparently Dombrowski gave an update on offseason priorities and ended up saying:1. Tigers won't go after Reyes.2. Guillen and Magglio are gone.3. V-Mart to be full time DH next year4. Delmon to be full time LF next year5. Zumaya will only be back if he signs minor league deal and makes team out of ST.

Also heard that Penny is gone, good riddance there.I would still like to see them get an infielder that can lead off in front of the rest of them and drop AJax down to the bottom 3rd of the lineup.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The Tigers outrighted catcher Omir Santos and lefty Brad Thomas, tweets MLB.com's Jason Beck. Thomas would have been arbitration eligible, but it was clear he wouldn't make it to the point of being tendered a contract after missing much of the season with an elbow injury.

Good ####### riddance.

 

[Da Guru]

Heard this on the radio yesterday but didn't see it anywhere else so I don't know how much of this is true. Apparently Dombrowski gave an update on offseason priorities and ended up saying:1. Tigers won't go after Reyes.2. Guillen and Magglio are gone.3. V-Mart to be full time DH next year4. Delmon to be full time LF next year5. Zumaya will only be back if he signs minor league deal and makes team out of ST.

Also heard that Penny is gone, good riddance there.I would still like to see them get an infielder that can lead off in front of the rest of them and drop AJax down to the bottom 3rd of the lineup.

Chone Figgens?? Does not fit in Seattle but was a good leadoff with the Angels..could be had for cheap since Seattle wants to dump his contract.

 

[Eephus]

Heard this on the radio yesterday but didn't see it anywhere else so I don't know how much of this is true. Apparently Dombrowski gave an update on offseason priorities and ended up saying:1. Tigers won't go after Reyes.2. Guillen and Magglio are gone.3. V-Mart to be full time DH next year4. Delmon to be full time LF next year5. Zumaya will only be back if he signs minor league deal and makes team out of ST.

Also heard that Penny is gone, good riddance there.I would still like to see them get an infielder that can lead off in front of the rest of them and drop AJax down to the bottom 3rd of the lineup.

Chone Figgens?? Does not fit in Seattle but was a good leadoff with the Angels..could be had for cheap since Seattle wants to dump his contract.

Figgins has two years left plus an achievable PA-based vesting option for 2014. He'll be 34 on opening day, has had one good offensive season in the past four and isn't particularly good defensively at either 3B or 2B. I'd let him rot comfortably in Seattle.

 

[MAC_32]

A price check on Prado would be a worthwhile phone call.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

A price check on Prado would be a worthwhile phone call.

Unless they're hellbent on dealing with KC.

Marlins To Meet With Mark Buehrle

I would love to have this guy on our side for once.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I like Martin Prado just fine, especially with like a two year deal. He can lead off and he should do well in a doubles park like Comerica. Seems to be the Tigers main target at the moment.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

taken from a news twitter feed::

If the Tigers are to find an everyday starting second baseman, they might have to turn to the trade market. Atlanta's Martin Prado, who played mostly second base in 2009 and '10 before moving to the outfield last season, is one rumored trade candidate. He has some pop, and Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski and Braves GM Frank Wren have been known to deal together.

Metro Detroit native Chris Getz could be another possiblity, with Johnny Giavotella's emergence for the Royals in 2011. Getz is a good base stealer, and Detroit desperately needs some speed.

Six Tigers played second base in 2011. Scott Sizemore is now in Oakland, two others (Santiago and Carlos Guillen) aren't expected back, Will Rhymes and Danny Worth are not serious starting candidates, and Ryan Raburn is a defensive liability.

The Tigers also are keeping an eye on third base, though they seem more content to go with a platoon there (Brandon Inge and Don Kelly) than at second base.

twitter.com/tonypaul1984

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Just reading Rotoworld, sounds like there is interest in Prado. It would maybe cost Delmon. I'm not sure that is a bad thing. With a healthy Boesch the Tigers could live without Delmon....besides, I think we saw the best side of Delmon last year and don't know what a whole season would bring, other than a lot of K's.

Chone Figgins was mentioned as a possible fit. Seattle sounds desperate to dump him and would pay some of his salary.

Getz would be interesting. A stopgap but he could be a decent experiment.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Just reading Rotoworld, sounds like there is interest in Prado. It would maybe cost Delmon. I'm not sure that is a bad thing. With a healthy Boesch the Tigers could live without Delmon....besides, I think we saw the best side of Delmon last year and don't know what a whole season would bring, other than a lot of K's.

Just for fun, let's project Mr. Prado into a Leyland style lineup with Delmon gone:2B - PradoRF - BBSS - JP1B - MiggyDH - VMartC - AALF - Dirks/Raburn3B - Kelly/IngeCF - Ajax

 

[whoknew]

Just reading Rotoworld, sounds like there is interest in Prado. It would maybe cost Delmon. I'm not sure that is a bad thing. With a healthy Boesch the Tigers could live without Delmon....besides, I think we saw the best side of Delmon last year and don't know what a whole season would bring, other than a lot of K's.Chone Figgins was mentioned as a possible fit. Seattle sounds desperate to dump him and would pay some of his salary.Getz would be interesting. A stopgap but he could be a decent experiment.

If the Braves would take Delmon for Prado the Tigers should immediately say yes and then hang up the phone before they change their minds. I don't understand the desire for Getz. He can't hit. At all. I mean, he's a Wolverine so obviously he rules - but he's an awful hitter. Why go get him? There's not a 2B somewhere who can field but not hit at all for whom we can pay the league minimum?

 

[scrumptrulescent]

JV gets the Cy Young. Congrats on a fantastic season Justin. That is no surprise, but will he get the MVP?

Sounds like Atlanta doesn't want Delmon for Prado. There's a reason Atlanta has been so successful all these years, they're not dumb.

I didn't know Getz was that bad with a bat.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

The thing about Prado is he's a UFA after next season and he's a guy without a position in Atlanta (an IF position where he belongs that is).

I think Atlanta will trade him, not sure what they would want but Dandy Dave has always been able to make deals with the Braves.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Can't believe it was unanimous for V. Thought for sure Max would steal a vote or two from him.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Can't believe it was unanimous for V. Thought for sure Max would steal a vote or two from him.

Next year.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Well, well, I think this is interesting.

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York, the Mets have informed teams that Daniel Murphy is "available."In other words, the Mets aren't necessarily ready to commit to Murphy as their starting second baseman if Jose Reyes departs and Ruben Tejada becomes the starting shortstop. Still, he's not yet arbitration-eligible and the Mets would love to fit his bat into the lineup, so a trade appears unlikely. Nov 17 - 10:28 AM

Wonder what the asking price would be.

 

[DocGonzo]

Looks like they're bringing back Laird to back up AA.

http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/17/report-tigers-close-to-bringing-back-gerald-laird/

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Looks like they're bringing back Laird to back up AA.http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/17/report-tigers-close-to-bringing-back-gerald-laird/

Let's just hope Alex doen't miss too many games, not a huge fan of Lard.

 

[MAC_32]

Looks like they're bringing back Laird to back up AA.http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/17/report-tigers-close-to-bringing-back-gerald-laird/

Let's just hope Alex doen't miss too many games, not a huge fan of Lard.

Doubt anyone is, but if it means more $ to be spent elsewhere I'm good with him every Thursday and Sunday game.