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Everett "Set to Sign" With Tigers?

According to Dejan Kovacevic at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Detroit Tigers have settled on their shortstop. 

The Detroit Tigers will not trade for Pirates shortstop Jack Wilson, apparently because they are set to sign free agent Adam Everett, a source said today at Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings.

Was that lede too blatant an attempt to stoke those Jack Wilson fears?  I suppose the headline to this post already gave that away.  I still have some work to do with this blogging thing, apparently.

Jon Paul Morosi reported earlier today that Everett worked out for the Tigers recently, presumably to show whether or not his throwing shoulder was healthy.  I like to imagine that the workout consisted of Jim Leyland standing 150 feet away and daring Everett to hit him in the chest with a throw.  Extra points if he knocked the Marlboro Man out or stopped his heart.

The Pirates, meanwhile, might be talking with the Minnesota Twins about Wilson now.  How weirdly this hotstove shortstop carousel turns.  Additionally, Kovacevic will no longer have to worry about calling Jeff Larish "Jason."

(Hat tip to Evan Brunell, who posted the news on Twitter.)

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As long as they sign or trade for a good closer

I wish they would go for N Punto or C Izturis first. But if Everett is signed that cool but they have to sign or trade for great bullpen help. Pitchers are going chew up the bottom of the order though especially if Gary does not do well.

by Barry2 on Dec 8, 2008 3:39 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

This is a disgrace. I’m nauseous right now. Adam Everett sucks. This is how lowly DD values the shortstop position? This is his idea of improving; TWO grade A rally killers in one lineup? Last year, we had 7 guys who should’ve hit .300; now, it’s possible we have 4 guys who hit .200. This is nauseating; I am fuming right now. I refuse to support this team if this is their idea of getting better.

by BigDaddyJC on Dec 8, 2008 6:13 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Everett

Look how many guys got hits off Renteria because of his lousy fielding. Hopefully the left side of the field will definitely save some runs and the pitchers will get some much needed defence behind them.

by densogirl on Dec 8, 2008 6:44 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Besides

They still need a closer. I’d rather they save the $$$ for a decent closer.

by densogirl on Dec 8, 2008 6:45 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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