Tigers Among Six Teams Chasing J.J. Putz

by Ian Casselberry on Dec 8, 2009 9:45 AM EST in Detroit Tigers Hot Stove

Jon Paul Morosi reported late last night (early this morning) that the Tigers were among six teams that have expressed interest in reliever J.J. Putz. Putz recently threw for scouts, and must have looked pretty good to attract this kind of attention.

Putz might look more appealing after Brandon Lyon and Fernando Rodney declined arbitration yesterday (presumably in hopes for longer-term contracts). Of course, Detroit can still pursue Lyon and Rodney. And depending on how the free agent market develops, maybe the Tigers could even sign one of those guys for less than they would've gotten through the arbitration process.

This year with the Mets, Putz pitched in only 29 games, due to a sore elbow that eventually required surgery to remove bone spurs. He's two years removed from a 40-save season with the Mariners.

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Get it done DD

For the right price.

by KidRick48 on Dec 8, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions

I'd rather we resign Lyon...

We’ve seen what he can do up close and personal and I’m confident in what he can do.

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by madpoopz on Dec 8, 2009 9:55 AM EST reply actions

I like Putz

He’s a Michigan boy, which you’ve gotta love. And the upside is huge.

I like Lyon, but I also like draft picks. I’d be for bringing him back, but only for a really good deal. Otherwise, I say let’s make some calculated risks with guys like Putz.

I would really rather we not re-sign Rodney.

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by ewild on Dec 8, 2009 10:01 AM EST reply actions