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National Assistance for the Tigers Bullpen?

Could Detroit get some bullpen help from our nation's capital?  No, the federal government isn't stepping in (as much as some of us might like some legislative aid in the matter), but according to the Washington DC Examiner, the Tigers chatted with the Washington Nationals during Spring Training about reliever Chad Cordero

Jim Bowden has dangled his relievers in front of Dave Dombrowski before.  And knowing what sort of commodity he holds in Cordero and Jon Rauch, Bowden hasn't been afraid to ask for the moon in trade discussions.  (Though one player Bowden may have been interested in is no longer in the Tigers' organization.)

But the 26-year-old Cordero has been battling shoulder tendinitis, which is currently keeping him out of the lineup, and you'd have to think Detroit has already had enough of that stuff with Fernando Rodney

Last season for the Nationals, Cordero saved 37 games (in 46 opportunities), posting a 3.33 ERA over 75 innings, along with averaging 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings.  However, he also gave up 75 hits, which is a number you'd really not prefer from your middle relievers.

If the Tigers were to acquire Cordero, they'd have him for one more year of arbitration.  This year, he avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Nationals. 

That might make Rauch a more appealing option, as he's set to be paid $3.2 million over the next two years, with a $2.9 million club option for 2010.  Last year, he pitched in 87 1/3 innings, posting a 3.61 ERA and 71 strikeouts.  The 29-year-old Rauch also allowed 75 hits of his own, so neither he nor Cordero is the type of blazing strikeout pitcher that the Tigers' bullpen could really use (yet in short supply throughout baseball).  But if you're of the opinion that Detroit needs to find any capable reliever who can get some guys out, two good ones might be available.

(via MLB Trade Rumors)

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Cordero would be a good pickup...

...but do you actually believe any sort of deal could be made anytime soon? A Cordero seems like the type of pitcher you get near the trading deadline, not in April or may.

Let alone there's the fact Bowden thinks his players are worth their weight in a combination of gold, platinum, and every other damn precious metal you can think of, and is seems unwilling to bargain. He'd probably ask for Cabrera in trade, the damn loon.

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by BigAl on Apr 2, 2008 5:35 PM EDT   0 recs

Yeah, it's too early

The Tigers still don't know what they have in their bullpen, despite all the early fretting.

And what if Rauch stinks as the Nats' closer? Cordero doesn't exactly become expendable then.

Another question is whether or not the Tigers' minor league system has anyone that Bowden would want in return now.

by Ian Casselberry on Apr 2, 2008 5:40 PM EDT   0 recs

personally...

i think we need to worry about 4 frickin' runs in 20 innings against the royals!?!

by grandy on Apr 2, 2008 6:29 PM EDT   0 recs

Or...

I think the Tigers would be better off looking at the other team up the road from DC, Baltimore. They might be willing to unload Chad Bradford or Jaime Walker, for a cheaper price than what Bowden would demand (in theory)

"WOO HOO HOOOOO...HOO" - Rod Allen

by rock n rye on Apr 2, 2008 7:01 PM EDT   0 recs

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