Tigers underwhelmed by Porcello trade offers
There's lots of talk, but little action, when it comes to the Tigers trading Rick Porcello.
There's lots of talk, but little action, when it comes to the Tigers trading Rick Porcello.
Another day, another Rick Porcello rumor. The latest gossip revolves around the Diamondbacks and recently acquired SS prospect Nick Ahmed.
In a MOCK trade with the Seattle Mariners, MOCK Tigers GM Brian Sakowski sends Rick Porcello and Avisail Garcia to the Mariners for Nick Franklin, Tom Wilhelmsen, and others. Did we say MOCK enough?
Moving on from the failed Justin Upton deal, the Diamondbacks and Mariners turn to the Tigers, both inquiring about Rick Porcello
Trade rumors continue to swirl around 5th starter Rick Porcello, the latest being a three-way trade in which the Tigers would receive J.J. Hardy from the Orioles.
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Because why not?
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Tigers GM Dave Domborwski says the Scott Hairston reports are false while admitting Avisail Garcia and Nick Castellanos are in the outfield mix for 2013.
The Tigers offered free agent outfielder Scott Hairston a two-year deal, but it seems both parties have moved on, unable to come to terms.
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Ludwick would be a nice right-handed bat to pair with Andy Dirks, but is he looking for a bigger role than the Tigers are willing to offer?
My column in the News today asks whether the Tigers should re-sign Anibal Sanchez and posits how much money he might get in a contract this year.