Exactly

You mean, besides the Tigers?

I didn't notice that initially. Wow, the Tigers gave up quite a bit in this deal. I guess the Tigers are now in the market for a backup catcher. I don't think Inge will be converted back to be a catcher.

Maybe this is why they were able to do the deal? Inge can play all the infield positions except pitcher. Maybe in subbing for guys on a nightly basis he gets the playing time he needs to be successfull? Maybe his versatility allowed them to make this deal?

They should try Inge in middle relief. That's an area where the Tigers have grown weaker.

He does have a Cannon for an Arm.

Wow. I gotta hand it to Dombrowski. On the surface, this seems like a great trade for the Tigers. Cabrera is a big time hitter who puts up spectacular numbers, and is only 24 years old. If he stays healthy, he could play third and hit in the heart of the lineup for the next 12 to 15 years. If he stays healthy he could even be a HOFer.

And Willis is a proven veteran starter, who's only 25. Again, he could be the 2nd or 3rd starter in the rotation for the next 10 years.

Amazing trade. Whatever Dombrowski makes, he's worth every penny of it.

You could be right. James Skelton and Devin Thomas are both at least 3 years away (2010) before they will be ready.

National media reaction to Tigers-Marlins deal - Detroit Tigers Cutoff Man - MLive.com

Here is a summary of all the analysis from other parts of the Country.


The fun part about this is that it isn't our money and we don't have to worry about going over the salary cap. It's just fun to have an owner and a GM who are this aggressive.

Great deal for Tigers. Getting two proven players who are very young for a two potentials and fill ins. The Tigers farm system is pretty deep and they have others who will come up and contribute so they haven't lost as much.