Could Cleveland Get Wood?

by Ian Casselberry on Dec 9, 2008 2:45 PM EST in Detroit Tigers News

An AL Central team could solve its closer problem very soon, but it might not be the Detroit Tigers. MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince is reporting that the Cleveland Indians "now appear close" to signing Kerry Wood to a two-year contract.

The offer to Wood might include an option for a third year, though that could not immediately be confirmed. But a source said the deal is gaining momentum and could be completed quickly.

Like the Tigers, the Tribe was also reportedly interested in trading for J.J. Putz, but may never really have been a factor due to the Mariners' demand for prospects in exchange.

If this is true, and the Indians are finalizing an agreement with a closer Detroit coveted, that's quite a double-whammy. Not only do the Tigers not get their guy (though others are still available), but he goes to a fierce division rival. Quite a buzzkill following yesterday's fun.

So where would that leave a potential trade for Putz? The Seattle Times' Geoff Baker says the two teams competing for his services are now the Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers.

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Sounds like it

I was just gonna comment about that. Looks like they got him tied up which leaves us with Putz. I hope.

by densogirl on Dec 9, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions

I see a

Cordero post in the future….(ominous noise/music in the background).

If we follow the previous transactions, he may be minor league cheap…….

*I don’t want this to happen, just throwing it out there……

by Zappatista on Dec 9, 2008 4:55 PM EST reply actions

Putz would be be just fine as a fall back from Wood...

Though the idea of losing even more prospects from the Tigers’ system gives me a case of the willies.

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by BigAl on Dec 9, 2008 6:17 PM EST reply actions

Putz

He’s proven that he can get it done in the AL. Wood hasn’t. So, as I said about Laird, Jack Wilson (take a drink), and everyone else…as long as we don’t give up a blue chipper, I’m cool with it.

I just want another guy (Lyon, Rhodes, etc) to go along with whomever the closer turns out ot be so we’re not relying on Zoom and Rodney to remember how to pitch and stay healthy.

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by Rogo on Dec 9, 2008 7:43 PM EST reply actions