Tigers acquire Jarrod Washburn for Luke French and minor leaguer

**63 Tiger** · 07-31-2009, 11:29 AM

**The Truman Show** · 07-31-2009, 11:30 AM

All of the ERA of Roy Halladay, at a third of the price!

(well, I hope it's a third of the price)

**Johnny Mac** · 07-31-2009, 11:30 AM

please be true. Hope its not a huge price as well.

**pyrotigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:31 AM

Good move if they didn't give up any top prospects, he's obviously not really that good, but with our defense and big outfield he can be a nice #3 or 4 starter.

**CapitalTigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:32 AM

I just read this too... YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Hell with the prospects, get errrr done on extending the contract DD.

**Johnny Mac** · 07-31-2009, 11:32 AM

MLB tv saying "A trade just went down, details when we get back"

so maybe its confirmed in a minute or two by mlbtv

**The Truman Show** · 07-31-2009, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by pyrotigers

Good move if they didn't give up any top prospects, he's obviously not really that good, but with our defense and big outfield he can be a nice #3 or 4 starter.

That's the key. Clete better be playing OF in every one of his starts.

**Franzen40** · 07-31-2009, 11:33 AM

To be honest, I'm not sure I like this all that much if it means we're not getting a bat. I was one of the few here that loved our rotation as it is but I don't see how this is going to help all the 2-1 games we lose.

Does anyone think we may still trade for a bat?

**CapitalTigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:34 AM

We gave up Clete, Crosby, and Iorg.

**BIG time** · 07-31-2009, 11:34 AM

Luke french and mionor leaguer larish possibly?

**Bubba** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

French and Robles

**CapitalTigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by CapitalTigers

We gave up Clete, Crosby, and Iorg.

That's a joke btw... =)

**Shelton** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

I'll reserve judgment until I see the cost.

**The Truman Show** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Larish and Clevlen.

**ballmich** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Opera Hotdog Vendor and a couple free Little Ceasar's Pizzas...

**Johnny Mac** · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by CapitalTigers

We gave up Clete, Crosby, and Iorg.

no, it was French and Robles according to mlbtv

**Franzen40** · 07-31-2009, 11:36 AM

French and Robles? Wow, nice! I don't mind that at all and it's nowhere near the price I thought it'd be. What's the ceiling on Robles though? His K/BB in the minors is outstanding.

**will the thrill** · 07-31-2009, 11:36 AM

mlbtraderumors.com says Luke French and another prospect....Larish? French and Larish would be fine to lose

**chasfh** · 07-31-2009, 11:36 AM

Lucas French is one.

I hope they do something on the other side of the ball.

**shabba4detroit** · 07-31-2009, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by CapitalTigers

That's a joke btw... =)

Knock off the douchebaggery.

**Shelton** · 07-31-2009, 11:36 AM

French and Robles is a completely fair price. I love this deal.

**CapitalTigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by Johnny Mac

no, it was French and Robles according to mlbtv

Anyone know of Robles?

This is a good deal IF we can sign Washburn long term.

**cruzer1** · 07-31-2009, 11:37 AM

I believe he's a Type B free agent after this year, which is ok. The Tigers will likely offer arbitration.

**lesgoblu02** · 07-31-2009, 11:37 AM

And they still have some pieces to get a bat. Good deal.

**jackson_cannery** · 07-31-2009, 11:37 AM

YES!

Now get a bat.

**pyrotigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:38 AM

French and Robles seems like a fair deal, can't say I'm delighted about trading French because it means Porcello is staying in the rotation, but it's not like he was a high ceiling guy.

**djhutch** · 07-31-2009, 11:38 AM

Just heard this on The Herd. If it's French & Larish/Robles I'm good with that.

**CapitalTigers** · 07-31-2009, 11:38 AM

Robles Biography:

Status: Active

Acquired: Signed by Detroit Tigers, April 1, 2006

Transactions/Options: 3 Options Remaining

Awards: Runner-up TigsTown West Michigan Pitcher of the Month - July 2008

Highlights: Tied for 7th in Midwest League in walks (54) in 2008.... Tied for 2nd in VSL in losses (6) in 2007.... Tied for 5th in VSL in games started (14) in 2007.... Ranked 3rd in VSL in strikeouts (83) in 2007.

Scouting Report: Above-average fastball for lefty but lacks command, with above-average curve, and rough change-up.

**Who is the Drizzle?** · 07-31-2009, 11:38 AM

i saw this point brought up in the comments on billfer's blog.....could Washburn replacing French be almost as big an upgrade as Halladay replacing Porcello?

**cruzer1** · 07-31-2009, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by CapitalTigers

Anyone know of Robles?

This is a good deal IF we can sign Washburn long term.

He's got really good stuff, and has been good in Lakeland, and great in WMi.

**RSS Feeder** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Tigers acquire Washburn from Mariners
Posted by Jason Beck on 07-31-2009 09:19 AM.

The Tigers filled their need for starting pitching on Friday with a veteran left-hander on a roll, acquiring Jarrod Washburn from Seattle in exchange for left-handers Luke French and Mauricio Robles.

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**Franzen40** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by cruzer1

I believe he's a Type B free agent after this year, which is ok. The Tigers will likely offer arbitration.

The MLB trade deadline show said he's likely to be a type A, if that's true, this deal is amazing.

**ronniereb** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Verlander
Jackson
Washburn

That's as good of a 1-2-3 in the majors

**jackson_cannery** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

The back end of our rotation an hour ago was Galarraga, Porcello and French.

Now it's Washburn, Galarraga, Porcello.

That's a massive upgrade. Massive.

**McGriff4Hall** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Good pickup for the Tigers.

**LeFlorist** · 07-31-2009, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by Bubba

French and Robles

If it is this, the joke just might be on the M's. I have a feeling we've seen French's ceiling, and Robles -- well, he may be good, but he's not been above A-ball, right?

Love it.