***Officialish Detroit Tigers Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[jon_mx]

Well Verlander will have to pitch on the road in game 1 of the World Series this year, hopefully he makes up for his performance tonight.

I like that thinking!Reading JV's comments on the Tigers' website this a.m. was interesting. He apparently laughed it all off ...decided the fans wanted to see 100 mph heat, not working the corners at 90 mph. After one 100, Fielder shouted "Ver, 101!" and JV complied. He stated he typically establishes his mechanics early in the game and then is able to pitch hard (with accuracy) later on. I'd have preferred some shut-down mastery (like the two K's he got), but that's just me. Back to our regularly scheduled winning streak ...

I'd love to know what his between starts routine is, maybe he was replicating that.

Considering it now includes piping Kate Upton, I figure he'll tire out around mid-August.

Any relation to Justin Upton?

 

[teamramrod]

Here we go.

Second half.

All I know ladies and gentleman is I am having fun. That is what it is all about.

One wish, Brooky manages next year cuz Gibby is too proud and wants to win a ring alone and then might come on over.

Peace

 

[jon_mx]

If this Fister shows up the second half, a lot of the other stuff won't matter so much.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

How on earth can Gene Lamont send that runner from 3rd....he was barely halfway to home when the catcher caught the ball...that was the worst decision I have ever seen.

 

[Raider Nation]

This game is ...

 

[tri-man 47]

How on earth can Gene Lamont send that runner from 3rd....he was barely halfway to home when the catcher caught the ball...that was the worst decision I have ever seen.

That has happened too many times this year. Then Valverde blows the save and Benoit gives up a couple of HRs. Sheesh. Several days ago the Sux won in extra innings over Texas, while the Tigers now drop one to the Orioles. That's why we're still stuck in third place.

 

[Captain Hook]

I'm guessing many would disagree but I don't like the thought of trading for Justin Upton. I'd have to guess that Arizona would LOVE to get a 3B of the future since they really don't have much. All the rumors about Arizona's willingness to move Upton scare me. It has got to mean he either has injuries that could affect his career or he's just a lazy jerk like his brother. Otherwise why would you move a 24 year old potential superstar who is under contract through 2015?

I want Castellanos in a Tiger uniform.

Matt Davidson is Arizona's 3B for the future. I too would be real upset if we traded Castellanos and it'd probably take him to get a guy like Upton. I won't gripe if we trade anyone else though.

I didn't know anything about Matt Davidson. According to some blurb picked up by MLB Trade Rumors, the D-Backs would be in the market for a 3B, among other positions.

Justin Upton Rumors: Tuesday

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 10 at 7:56am CST]

The Diamondbacks are willing to listen to trade offers for Justin Upton, the 24-year-old outfielder who finished fourth in National League MVP voting a year ago. Teams are already checking in on Upton, and interest is said to be “huge.” Here’s the latest on the Diamondbacks and their right fielder:

•The Diamondbacks are seriously open to the idea of trading Upton, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic confirms. The organization has outfield depth in the Majors and minors, so the club could replace his production in the short term. Some decision makers in the organization don’t seem crazy about Upton, as the recent comments of managing general partner Ken Kendrick suggest.

•The Diamondbacks would be looking for a third baseman, shortstop or top-of-the-rotation starter if they trade Upton, Piecoro reports.

•The Pirates are interested but they don’t match up well with Arizona, Piecoro writes. It’s possible the Blue Jays could be a fit, however. The Diamondbacks are known to like shortstop prospect Adeiny Hechavarria, though he wouldn’t be enough to tempt the Diamondbacks.

I think Arizona would want more than just Castellanos for Justin Upton.ETA: Looks like Upton's contract balloons from 6.75 mill in 2012, to over 9 mill in 2013, then over 14 mill for 2014 and 2015. And Detroit is one of a few teams he can block a trade to.

Last sentence is not correct - he can block trade to all but four teams IIRC Yankees are one but that is not an option anyway, not sure about the others

 

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CBS Sports' Danny Knobler writes that Tampa Bay is "suggesting to teams" that James Shields is available.The Rays, flush with high-quality starting pitching depth, would like to get an impact major-league bat or a catching prospect in return. The Tigers have interest and could dangle young backstop Rob Brantly. Shields, 30, has registered a 4.44 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 114/37 K/BB ratio in 123 2/3 innings this season.

Good grief, why is it I read that the Tigers are interested in almost every player who has the potential to be traded? And I read that Detroit is scouting many different players.That job wouldn't suck too bad. Dombrowski: "Okay scout, I need you to fly down to Phoenix to watch Justin Upton play a ball game. Then I'd like you to fly over to Tampa and take in one of Shields' starts. Then go to Chicago and watch Dempster throw. From there go to Denver and watch Scutarro play. Then come back and tell me how many beers you had."Scout: "Sure thing, DD!"

 

[tri-man 47]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

 

[MAC_32]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

I'm only on board with a starting pitcher if it's for a guy with more than just this year of team control and it means Porcello is being dealt. Verlander + Max + Fister is absolutely F-I-N-E, we just need a 4th. I haven't given up on Porcello, but looking at his periph's matches what I've seen - zero improvement. Pitching to contact can work, but not when you give up as many hard hit balls as he does. Patience is getting thin...

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

I wouldn't have a big problem with them adding an inexpensive 2B. How much could Scutarro possibly cost?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

I wouldn't have a big problem with them adding an inexpensive 2B. How much could Scutarro possibly cost?

I like the 2B option also. Ramon makes a perfect backup middle infielder & Kelly can back up the rest.

 

[tri-man 47]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

I wouldn't have a big problem with them adding an inexpensive 2B. How much could Scutarro possibly cost?

I like the 2B option also. Ramon makes a perfect backup middle infielder & Kelly can back up the rest.

Good point - 2B would be helpful.

 

[MAC_32]

I don't know that I like the idea of shopping for another starting pitcher. Looking at the team's stats, the current five starters are 7 games over .500. Five guys at the bottom of their pitching stats (Wilk, Putkonen, Weber, Crosby, and Schlereth) were 6 games under .500 (1-7) with a 9.17 ERA. It seems like they'd have to sacrifice quite a bit to get a strong arm. Young has brought his average above .270, Peralta is just under that, and Boesch has reached .250. Things have been on the up-tick. Let's see if they can hang on against the Angels, then do some damage to the Sux and the Tribe.

I wouldn't have a big problem with them adding an inexpensive 2B. How much could Scutarro possibly cost?

If all he costs is a C level prospect I'm good with this, perfect #2 hitter so we can slide Berry to 9th.

 

[Da Guru]

What can we make of Porcello? Is he anything more than a #4-5 starter on any team? Some of the stuff he was throwing tonight looked like batting practice pitches.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Berry!

Delmon!!

Boesch!!!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

What can we make of Porcello? Is he anything more than a #4-5 starter on any team? Some of the stuff he was throwing tonight looked like batting practice pitches.

His fastball was getting to 96 tonight. He has shown significant improvement at times this year and his stuff looks better and better, he just lacks consistency and is vulnerable to big innings. He's a middle of the rotation pitcher now when he has his good stuff, and he really just shows the immaturity of a 23 year-old. His HR/9, extra base/9 and K/BB rates have all improved this year but he's giving up a lot more singles (a lot more). Not really a great team to be a ground ball pitcher on but he seems to give up singles in bunches and most of them are balls fielders aren't getting to. IMO he is fine as a #4 pitcher right now, especially if he can pitch like he did just before the break. If they can add another vet to the rotation I'm more than fine with Porcello as a #5 and think he'll just get better over the next few years.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Berry!Delmon!!Boesch!!!

Love to see the comeback against an elite team. Shows a little moxey. Love seeing guys like Delmon/Boesch heat up....and Peralta missed a HR by a few feet. Things are starting to come together. Berry has been a sparkplug.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

The Tigers are telling teams that top prospect Nick Castellanos is unavailable in any trade "at least right now," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter).

Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports echoes that sentiment, tweeting that he'd be "very surprised" if the Tigers move Castellanos for a rental

UNAVAILABLE!

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Tigers Interested In Stephen Drew, Ryan RobertsBy Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 17 at 7:42am CST]The Tigers have shown interest in infielders Stephen Drew and Ryan Roberts, Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports report. The Tigers and Diamondbacks have discussed scenarios involving one or both players, but it’s not clear how advanced talks are, Morosi and Rosenthal report.Drew, who recently returned from an extended stint on the disabled list with a broken ankle, drew interest from the Tigers two summers ago. He’s earning $7.75MM this year and on track to hit free agency after the season. The Diamondbacks could ask for Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta in trade talks, Morosi and Rosenthal suggest. The Tigers have a $6MM club option for Peralta in 2013.Roberts, 31, is a utility player who could play second base in Detroit. He has played second and third for the Diamondbacks this year, posting a .239/.287/.353 batting line in 260 plate appearances. Roberts earns $2.01MM in 2012 and will remain under team control through 2015.

Wha? Drew = Roberts for someone in the Whitecaps Organization.....maybe.

 

[MAC_32]

Tigers Interested In Stephen Drew, Ryan RobertsBy Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 17 at 7:42am CST]The Tigers have shown interest in infielders Stephen Drew and Ryan Roberts, Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports report. The Tigers and Diamondbacks have discussed scenarios involving one or both players, but it’s not clear how advanced talks are, Morosi and Rosenthal report.Drew, who recently returned from an extended stint on the disabled list with a broken ankle, drew interest from the Tigers two summers ago. He’s earning $7.75MM this year and on track to hit free agency after the season. The Diamondbacks could ask for Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta in trade talks, Morosi and Rosenthal suggest. The Tigers have a $6MM club option for Peralta in 2013.Roberts, 31, is a utility player who could play second base in Detroit. He has played second and third for the Diamondbacks this year, posting a .239/.287/.353 batting line in 260 plate appearances. Roberts earns $2.01MM in 2012 and will remain under team control through 2015.

Wha? Drew = Roberts for someone in the Whitecaps Organization.....maybe.

Roberts would be dumb, we have the same caliber of player in house in Raburn. Not sure how Drew would work into the mix, I'm all for the buy low gamble but he's a downgrade from Jhonny and a UFA at season's end whereas we have Peralta for another year.

 

[Da Guru]

What can we make of Porcello? Is he anything more than a #4-5 starter on any team? Some of the stuff he was throwing tonight looked like batting practice pitches.

His fastball was getting to 96 tonight. He has shown significant improvement at times this year and his stuff looks better and better, he just lacks consistency and is vulnerable to big innings. He's a middle of the rotation pitcher now when he has his good stuff, and he really just shows the immaturity of a 23 year-old. His HR/9, extra base/9 and K/BB rates have all improved this year but he's giving up a lot more singles (a lot more). Not really a great team to be a ground ball pitcher on but he seems to give up singles in bunches and most of them are balls fielders aren't getting to. IMO he is fine as a #4 pitcher right now, especially if he can pitch like he did just before the break. If they can add another vet to the rotation I'm more than fine with Porcello as a #5 and think he'll just get better over the next few years.

I keep forgetting that he is only 23..seems like he has been around forever.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

•The Tigers are telling teams that top prospect Nick Castellanos is unavailable in any trade "at least right now," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter).

•Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports echoes that sentiment, tweeting that he'd be "very surprised" if the Tigers move Castellanos for a rental

UNAVAILABLE!

Yes, better to deal one of the many pitchers Dave D. has been stocking up over the years, we need young hitters more imo.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Tigers Interested In Stephen Drew, Ryan RobertsBy Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 17 at 7:42am CST]The Tigers have shown interest in infielders Stephen Drew and Ryan Roberts, Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports report. The Tigers and Diamondbacks have discussed scenarios involving one or both players, but it’s not clear how advanced talks are, Morosi and Rosenthal report.Drew, who recently returned from an extended stint on the disabled list with a broken ankle, drew interest from the Tigers two summers ago. He’s earning $7.75MM this year and on track to hit free agency after the season. The Diamondbacks could ask for Tigers shortstop Jhonny Peralta in trade talks, Morosi and Rosenthal suggest. The Tigers have a $6MM club option for Peralta in 2013.Roberts, 31, is a utility player who could play second base in Detroit. He has played second and third for the Diamondbacks this year, posting a .239/.287/.353 batting line in 260 plate appearances. Roberts earns $2.01MM in 2012 and will remain under team control through 2015.

Wha? Drew = Roberts for someone in the Whitecaps Organization.....maybe.

Roberts would be dumb, we have the same caliber of player in house in Raburn. Not sure how Drew would work into the mix, I'm all for the buy low gamble but he's a downgrade from Jhonny and a UFA at season's end whereas we have Peralta for another year.

Peralta has a very nice team option too, not sure that trade would make any sense at all. If you are trading a decent prospect for Drew and are bringing him to play SS (moving Peralta to 2B), then that is fine. Roberts stinks, we could give them a bag of stale Made Rite Potato Chips and hope he still has some minor league options.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Since the Peralta deal makes no sense what about...

Boesch

Peralta

Oliver or Turner or Smyly

for

Justin Upton

Steven Drew

 

[MAC_32]

Since the Peralta deal makes no sense what about...BoeschPeraltaOliver or Turner or SmylyforJustin UptonSteven Drew

I cannot see a deal for Upton without Castellanos, which won't and shouldn't happen.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Since the Peralta deal makes no sense what about...BoeschPeraltaOliver or Turner or SmylyforJustin UptonSteven Drew

I know Upton oozes with talent but honestly, I don't want either of the Uptons or Drews on my team. And I don't think this team needs another superstar, as stupid as that may sound.Something is not right about Upton. Why would Arizona even consider it? Injury issues? Personality issues? I can't figure out a reason otherwise why Arizona would give up a guy who is signed through 2015 and considered supremely talented.ETA: I don't think that is a realistic trade on Arizona's side. They would want Castellanos in any deal I'm sure, since they're supposedly wanting a 3B. I don't think Boesch offers them anything they don't already have.

 

[MAC_32]

Something is not right about Upton. Why would Arizona even consider it? Injury issues? Personality issues? I can't figure out a reason otherwise why Arizona would give up a guy who is signed through 2015 and considered supremely talented.

Reports leaked earlier this year about clubhouse issues with both of them.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

 

[MAC_32]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

In a seller's market they will find a team willing to risk a top tier prospect, our only one is Castellanos, who we should not sell for Upton.

 

[Captain Hook]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

If you are thinking Peralta is the major league ready 3B, keep dreaming - the Diamondbacks are not making that deal (and btw the DBacks have several pitching prospects better than what you could trade them)

 

[Doctor Detroit]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

In a seller's market they will find a team willing to risk a top tier prospect, our only one is Castellanos, who we should not sell for Upton.

Turner isn't a top tier prospect?

 

[Doctor Detroit]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

If you are thinking Peralta is the major league ready 3B, keep dreaming - the Diamondbacks are not making that deal (and btw the DBacks have several pitching prospects better than what you could trade them)

Ok, thanks for straightening me out there tough guy. You have no idea what the D'Backs are thinking just because you run a fantasy baseball website. Sorry.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

was watching the game with my 5 year old yesterday and when boesch was coming to bat he said "hey dad I think this guy hits a Tater!"

lo and behold!

 

[scrumptrulescent]

was watching the game with my 5 year old yesterday and when boesch was coming to bat he said "hey dad I think this guy hits a Tater!" lo and behold!

Frustrating that Boesch and Young put so much pressure on themselves in every AB, what with swinging on every 1st pitch they see and all. Boesch had to earn the tater because there's probably no chance he was ahead in the count.

 

[MAC_32]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

In a seller's market they will find a team willing to risk a top tier prospect, our only one is Castellanos, who we should not sell for Upton.

Turner isn't a top tier prospect?

I don't think he is, he reminds me a lot of Porcello. If there's a team out there that thinks he is a top tier prospect I urge us to sell him.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

In a seller's market they will find a team willing to risk a top tier prospect, our only one is Castellanos, who we should not sell for Upton.

Turner isn't a top tier prospect?

I don't think he is, he reminds me a lot of Porcello. If there's a team out there that thinks he is a top tier prospect I urge us to sell him.

That might be true (I think he might be overrated as well) but most of the scouting services think he's a top 20 prospect, and a lot of teams seem to be interested in him based on conversations that are leaked. It's the market and the subjective evaluation of the other teams which is important obviously, so maybe one of them think he's better than Porcello long-term. I think he's way too young to know and pitchers are especially hard to gage at this juncture in time and experience, one reason I am more willing to trade a pitching prospect than a position prospect of the same ilk if I'm an MLB team. Seems like the best strategy with young pitching is acquire as many as possible and hope something sticks.

 

[Captain Hook]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

If you are thinking Peralta is the major league ready 3B, keep dreaming - the Diamondbacks are not making that deal (and btw the DBacks have several pitching prospects better than what you could trade them)

Ok, thanks for straightening me out there tough guy. You have no idea what the D'Backs are thinking just because you run a fantasy baseball website. Sorry.

Well I do happen to live the in Phoenix area, read all the local writers, and know some people involved with the team but the bottom line is that while they would trade Upton to make their current team better, they are not going to give him away for just any 3B or SS

 

[Doctor Detroit]

No one knows what Arizona would take for Upton, you guys are speaking in superlatives. A good package with a major league ready 3Bman and a pitching prospect might just do it.

If you are thinking Peralta is the major league ready 3B, keep dreaming - the Diamondbacks are not making that deal (and btw the DBacks have several pitching prospects better than what you could trade them)

Ok, thanks for straightening me out there tough guy. You have no idea what the D'Backs are thinking just because you run a fantasy baseball website. Sorry.

Well I do happen to live the in Phoenix area, read all the local writers, and know some people involved with the team but the bottom line is that while they would trade Upton to make their current team better, they are not going to give him away for just any 3B or SS

I never said they were and was just spitballing trades since it makes no damn sense whatsoever to trade Peralta for the likes of Drew and/or Roberts.

 

[MAC_32]

Seems like the best strategy with young pitching is acquire as many as possible and hope something sticks.

Read somewhere a while ago that the best teams groom their own pitching then pay for hitting. The plus side with the Tigers right now, we have a stable of starters and a lot of young darts, have to think one of those darts stick. That's why I would be happy if we were able to flip Turner for a good starter at a position of need. Scouts love him, but I don't get it. Doesn't have an out pitch, velo isn't over powering, secondary pitches are alright but nothing special, too many walks. I don't get it. Maybe he's 'head-y?'

 

[Captain Hook]

Nice welcome to the majors for Jacob Turner from the Angels

the Trout home run to right center was a Bomb

 

[Raider Nation]

Jim Everett to Flipper Anderson, 38 yards. Lions in an early 7-0 hole.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Nice welcome to the majors for Jacob Turner from the Angelsthe Trout home run to right center was a Bomb

It's his fifth career start, ace. Glad Captain Hook and Captain Obvious (Raider Nation) stopped by, makes for an interesting thread.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

should of traded Turner on Monday.

ugh.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

should of traded Turner on Monday.ugh.

Yep. I'm guessing there were scouts from other teams in the crowd since everyone is scouting everyone else's team right now. Wonder what they thought of Turner? Trout's parents were there, I'm guessing they enjoyed it.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

Nice welcome to the majors for Jacob Turner from the Angelsthe Trout home run to right center was a Bomb

This just in.....the Angels are good, and that is a really tough matchup for any rookie. Turner was not up to the challenge last night. Trout's homer went where only guys like Miggy and Prince are supposed to hit them. The kid is ridiculous.

 

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Tigers Actively Seek PitchingBy Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 18 at 7:51am CST]The Tigers are actively pursuing starting pitching with less than two weeks remaining before the July 31st trade deadline, MLB executives tell ESPN.com's Buster Olney (on Twitter). Top pitching prospect Jacob Turner allowed seven earned runs in two innings to the Angels last night, so Detroit's need for pitching now seems more acute than ever.The Tigers appear to have some level of interest in Ryan Dempster (details here), Matt Garza (details here) and Wandy Rodriguez (details here). They're expected to make top third base/outfield prospect Nick Castellanos unavailable in trade discussions, but they are probably willing to part with Rob Brantly, and Turner, Casey Crosby or Bruce Rondon could also be available.The White Sox are also said to be prioritizing starting pitching in trade talks. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports points out that all three AL Central contenders -- the Tigers, White Sox and Indians -- could use rotation upgrades. Another AL Central team, the Twins, has one of the most intriguing trade candidates in baseball: Francisco Liriano.Justin Verlander, Doug Fister, Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello round out the rest of Detroit's rotation. Rookie left-hander Drew Smyly is on the disabled list with a strained rib cage muscle

Talk about overreacting. Just because Turner had a bad night against the Angels, the Tigers feel pressure to go get another arm? I think that is ridiculous. With Verlander, Fister, Scherzer, and Porcello they have just as good or better than other teams in the AL. Wandy is a horrible idea. I wouldn't be that excited about Garza either. Dempster is going to get injured again. No thanks to Liriano.Actually, I've heard that Tampa may be willing to part with Shields. That may be interesting depending on what they'd be asking for. I know they want a catcher and Brantly could maybe fill that hole for them.

 

[MAC_32]

Tigers Actively Seek PitchingBy Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 18 at 7:51am CST]The Tigers are actively pursuing starting pitching with less than two weeks remaining before the July 31st trade deadline, MLB executives tell ESPN.com's Buster Olney (on Twitter). Top pitching prospect Jacob Turner allowed seven earned runs in two innings to the Angels last night, so Detroit's need for pitching now seems more acute than ever.The Tigers appear to have some level of interest in Ryan Dempster (details here), Matt Garza (details here) and Wandy Rodriguez (details here). They're expected to make top third base/outfield prospect Nick Castellanos unavailable in trade discussions, but they are probably willing to part with Rob Brantly, and Turner, Casey Crosby or Bruce Rondon could also be available.The White Sox are also said to be prioritizing starting pitching in trade talks. Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports points out that all three AL Central contenders -- the Tigers, White Sox and Indians -- could use rotation upgrades. Another AL Central team, the Twins, has one of the most intriguing trade candidates in baseball: Francisco Liriano.Justin Verlander, Doug Fister, Max Scherzer and Rick Porcello round out the rest of Detroit's rotation. Rookie left-hander Drew Smyly is on the disabled list with a strained rib cage muscle

Talk about overreacting. Just because Turner had a bad night against the Angels, the Tigers feel pressure to go get another arm? I think that is ridiculous. With Verlander, Fister, Scherzer, and Porcello they have just as good or better than other teams in the AL. Wandy is a horrible idea. I wouldn't be that excited about Garza either. Dempster is going to get injured again. No thanks to Liriano.Actually, I've heard that Tampa may be willing to part with Shields. That may be interesting depending on what they'd be asking for. I know they want a catcher and Brantly could maybe fill that hole for them.

I'm on board with Garza, Dempster, and Shields (wish one of them were a lefty though) so long as no trade costs us Castellanos. I agree that Wandy is an awful idea and while Liriano would be dirt cheap I'm not interested in that move either.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

If they can pull off something that makes Porcello this year's Penny (#5) I'm on board.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Tigers are talking to the Marlins about a trade for Omar Infante.It makes sense for the Tigers, as Infante would be a clear upgrade at second base. The 30-year-old is hitting .284/.309/.448 with eight home runs, 33 RBI and a .757 OPS this season and is solid defensively. He is under contract for $4 million next year.

I would be just fine with this move. Doubt it would cost much.