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Bob Nightengale, via Twitter, claims we're close to dealing Jackson, and hoping to deal Granderson later this week.
Edit: Perhaps as early as today for Jackson. A week out for a Grandy deal seems like a long time. If there were really something in the works wouldn't it be sooner?
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Bob Nightengale, via Twitter, claims we're close to dealing Jackson, and hoping to deal Granderson later this week.
Edit: Perhaps as early as today for Jackson. A week out for a Grandy deal seems like a long time. If there were really something in the works wouldn't it be sooner?
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Later in the week could be tomorrow for all we know.
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I think the stadium had alot to do with it, but defensively, he seemed legit to me last year.
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I'm sure he's very good defensively, but I think the UZR overrates him because of that ARM rating, which has sample size to consider..
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According to Billfer, the Tigers traded Rapada for PTBNL, and outrighted Simons. And signed Brad Thomas.
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According to Billfer, the Tigers traded Rapada for PTBNL, and outrighted Simons. And signed Brad Thomas.
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Making room for a package.
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Montero's bat is too special not to at least pause and consider; you find a spot in the lineup for players like that, and while Jackson doesn't have big time power, most scouts still project average power for him, to go along with a host of other attributes.
If that deal is on the table, you have to stop and think seriously about talking more with that as the basis....you really do.
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I have to agree with this. I might ask for Zach McAllister or Mark Melancon in addition as solid bullpen prospects to round this deal out.
But a deal where you get Montero and Hughes is a deal you have to consider.
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According to Billfer, the Tigers traded Rapada for PTBNL, and outrighted Simons. And signed Brad Thomas.
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Who's Brad Thomas?
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12-07-2009, 01:11 PM
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• Finally, free agent and former Tigers reliever Doug Brocail, whose $2.85 million option for 2010 was declined by the Houston Astros, said he was in Detroit this past weekend.
Doug Brocail, Dec. 4: "...maybe a revival a decade later with the Tigers? Who knows?
• I don't want to read into this too much, but it's looking like Dombrowski is really searching for a low cost veteran reliever to bulk Detroit's bullpen. Curtain call to Bless You Boys' Ian Casselberry.
Please, Crosby and Brocail? Could this get any worse?
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12-07-2009, 01:11 PM
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Making room for a package.
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That is definitely what it appears.
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12-07-2009, 01:11 PM
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Making room for a package.
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This doesn't create any space.
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12-07-2009, 01:12 PM
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Who's Brad Thomas?
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Formerly of the Twins, pitched in Korea past two years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_Thomas
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12-07-2009, 01:14 PM
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Was Brad Thomas added to the 40 man or was he just a minor league signing?
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12-07-2009, 01:14 PM
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This doesn't create any space.
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Weren't Rapada and Simons on the 40-man roster?
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12-07-2009, 01:15 PM
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Formerly of the Twins, pitched in Korea past two years.
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Well he seems like player to be less than excited about  any idea why they signed him beyond minor league fodder?
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12-07-2009, 01:15 PM
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It doesn't? Simons designated and Rapada gone? Thomas didn't get a major league deal, did he?
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12-07-2009, 01:16 PM
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This doesn't create any space.
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Rapada and Simmons off the 40-man.
I'd be surprised if Thomas signed a big league deal, but even if he did it opens up 1 additional spot.
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12-07-2009, 01:16 PM
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It doesn't? Simons designated and Rapada gone? Thomas didn't get a major league deal, did he?
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I can't imagine Thomas was offered a major league deal...
Brad Thomas Minor League Statistics & History - Baseball-Reference.com
I have a question about trades involving a PTBNL, both sides agree to a certain "list" of players that could be used to finish out the deal correct? What is the time-table for Detroit to choose a PTBNL and if my assumption about a "list" of players be agreed upon, is this list even given to the public?
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12-07-2009, 01:18 PM
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My bad, I thought Rapada was off.
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12-07-2009, 01:20 PM
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Shouldn't someone be posting some kind of stupid hoax thread about Jackson and/or Granderson getting dealt now?
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12-07-2009, 01:22 PM
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I'm starting to get a sinking feeling about what we're going to get for Jackson. There is no prize for making trades on the first day of the winter meetings.
Hopefully I'm wrong and they really capitalize on their small number of valuable trade chips.
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Shouldn't someone be posting some kind of stupid hoax thread about Jackson and/or Granderson getting dealt now?
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Do not encourage this!
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Mark Anderson (TigsTownMark) on Twitter
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@cruzer1 Not to my knowledge; Thomas was an MiLB signing from what I was told, but I was in a hurry when hearing about it.
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This was in response to my question if Thomas was signed to 40 man roster.
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12-07-2009, 01:27 PM
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I viewed it as preemptive. Hopefully the perceived predictability of it dissuades whatever idiot is tempted.
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Shouldn't someone be posting some kind of stupid hoax thread about Jackson and/or Granderson getting dealt now?
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I think anybody who does that will be disciplined.
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I think anybody who does that will be disciplined.
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Are there any female mods to administer the discipline? 
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#tigers seek youg pitching for edwin jackson. execs believe he'll be dealt.
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Does the signing of a hard throwing lefty mean there will be no Jackson trade for Sherrill?
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She's from New Jersey. You've probably seen New Jersey discipline in the Sopranos.
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Does the signing of a hard throwing lefty mean there will be no Jackson trade for Sherrill?
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I hope there won't be a trade of that ilk. Unless they throw in Dee Gordon and others.
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Here is a question since I keep hearing how much the Red Sox love Miggy. What would you guys think Tigers could get for him? What if we do get Montero does this make the Tigers not feel as bad as trading Miggy?
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Does the signing of a hard throwing lefty mean there will be no Jackson trade for Sherrill?
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I doubt it. Thomas seems like a minor league invite for a major league chance. Not a sure thing. The Tigers could use the third lefty if Seay is being used to close some games.
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BostonHerald.com - Blogs: Clubhouse Insider» Blog Archive » Leyland: No Tigers fire sale
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Leyland: No Tigers fire sale
INDIANAPOLIS – Red Sox fans dreaming of Miguel Cabrera hitting between Victor Martinez and Kevin Youkilis should probably turn their attention elsewhere.
Speaking as plainly and directly as he has throughout his lengthy career as a straight-shooting manager, Tigers skipper Jim Leyland today shot down the possibility of Detroit being big sellers this winter.
Asked about the rumors surrounding his team while smoking a cigarette outside the Marriott in chilly Indy, Leyland did not mince words.
“You can stop right there,” he said. “All they are is rumors. We’ve assured everyone of this: Anyone who thinks the Detroit Tigers are having a fire sale is foolish. Because we’re not. I can assure you of that and I’ll leave it at that. Anything else you have you should direct to the general manager.”
The Tigers have become one of the central teams of this offseason’s rumor mill because of Detroit’s depressed economy and its impact on the team’s bottom line. With reports suggesting that not only are the Tigers hemorrhaging money, but that their situation is only going to worsen, everyone from All-Star starter Edwin Jackson to All-Star center fielder Curtis Granderson to the prime jewel of all, Cabrera, has been considered fair game to be dealt.
Cabrera would be an obvious fit with the Red Sox because of his youth (26) and insane production (career 162-game averages of .311-33-117). The $126 million remaining on the final six years of his contract would be the only reason for the Tigers to trade him.
But Leyland didn’t make it sound like Cabrera would be going anywhere this winter, waving off followup questions about what kind of impact Cabrera can have on a lineup.
“Stop. Stop,” he said. “We’re not going there. You’ve got your judgements and I’ve got mine. I know he’s a great player, and I’m sure you feel the same way.”
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• Finally, free agent and former Tigers reliever Doug Brocail, whose $2.85 million option for 2010 was declined by the Houston Astros, said he was in Detroit this past weekend.
Doug Brocail, Dec. 4: "...maybe a revival a decade later with the Tigers? Who knows?
• I don't want to read into this too much, but it's looking like Dombrowski is really searching for a low cost veteran reliever to bulk Detroit's bullpen. Curtain call to Bless You Boys' Ian Casselberry.
Please, Crosby and Brocail? Could this get any worse?
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Is Brad Ausmus available?
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How does Austin Jackson compare to Wilkin Ramirez? Isn't he pretty redundant in a trade with the Yankees?
I wouldn't trade Granderson for anything less than Hughes, Montero and Kennedy (or another arm).
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Here is a question since I keep hearing how much the Red Sox love Miggy. What would you guys think Tigers could get for him? What if we do get Montero does this make the Tigers not feel as bad as trading Miggy?
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http://twitter.com/GordonEdes/status/6439537045
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John Henry is a huge fan of Miguel Cabrera from his Marlin days, but Red Sox don't have ML-ready position players Detroit wants in return.
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 Ok....LOL...no fake threads from me then.
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I read that I was just asking what would you guys do? Just wondering since I enjoy hearing your guys thoughts since I don't know minors to well, and have been so busy at school.
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