Tigers In Talks to Acquirre Cabrera and Willis From Marlins - Detroit Pistons Fan Community

buddahfan · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 12:31 PM

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Fox Sports: Tigers talking Maybin, Miller for Willis, Cabrera

Posted by Scott Warheit December 04, 2007 11:50AM

Categories: Statewide
In what could be a blockbuster trade which would shake up the Tigers present (and their future) Fox Sports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Tigers and Dave Dombrowski's former team, the Florida Marlins, are talking trade which would include both Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera coming to the Tigers for a package of minor league players, which likely could include Cameron Maybin and Andrew Miller.

This trade rumor has also been reported on XM Radio

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Miguel Cabrera providing stronger body of evidence

Joel Auerbach / US Presswire

Says Angels catcher Mike Napoli of Miguel Cabrera, "He's starting to slim down, and he's getting real strong."

Florida third baseman, whom the Angels are trying to trade for, has begun a rigorous off-season workout/nutritional program to address questions about his weight and conditioning.

by Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
December 4, 2007

Fox Sports: Tigers talking Maybin, Miller for Willis, Cabrera - Detroit Tigers Cutoff Man - MLive.com

Miguel Cabrera providing stronger body of evidence - Los Angeles Times

TaShawn · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 12:53 PM

Man, we're really going for it, eh?

2008/09 WS or bust.

buddahfan · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TaShawn

Man, we're really going for it, eh?

2008/09 WS or bust.

It appears that way. Cabrera has played left field so

Grandy
Poly
Shef
Mags
Miggy
Guillen
Renteria
Pudge
Inge

Starters
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Verlander
Rogers
Bondo
Willis
Robertson

TaShawn · #4 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 02:29 PM

Replace Inge with Cabrera and we would have the greatest lineup ever.

.280 would be our lowest batting average.

The starting 9 could average .300 combined!

Jones in LF and Inge as the utility man.

Also, we would be so star studded, that we could trade for a proven pitcher next year if we suffer more injuries.

buddahfan · #5 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TaShawn

Replace Inge with Cabrera and we would have the greatest lineup ever.

.280 would be our lowest batting average.

The starting 9 could average .300 combined!

Jones in LF and Inge as the utility man.

Also, we would be so star studded, that we could trade for a proven pitcher next year if we suffer more injuries.

Could you imagine what a lineup like this would have done in Tiger Stadium?

ggazoo69 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 05:25 PM

Interesting idea. I don't really like Willis though. Dude sucked last season. Somehow I sense this one doesn't get done. I don't mind parting with Andrew Miller though. Pretty tough to part with Maybin after how much the organization has hyped him.

TaShawn · #7 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ggazoo69

Pretty tough to part with Maybin after how much the organization has hyped him.

Unless they were trying to hype him up to increase his trade value (JD take notes).

If this trade doesn't get done, it wasn't because we decided not to part with one of these guys. It will be because FL doesn't want to trade a young all-star and a young pitcher with tons of experience for a couple minor leaguers with "potential."

ggazoo69 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TaShawn

Unless they were trying to hype him up to increase his trade value (JD take notes).

If this trade doesn't get done, it wasn't because we decided not to part with one of these guys. It will be because FL doesn't want to trade a young all-star and a young pitcher with tons of experience for a couple minor leaguers with "potential."

Also, FL could be using it as leverage to get a deal with another team. Tigers are probably competing with other teams for Cabrera's services.

bezeach · #9 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 06:25 PM

Tigers set to acquire Cabrera, Willis
The Marlins and Tigers are on the verge of completing a blockbuster deal that will send Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit for a package of six players.
A source familiar with the negotiations has told MLB.com that the Tigers are parting with outfielder Cameron Maybin and lefty starter Andrew Miller and four prospects for the final two players from the Marlins' 2003 World Series championship squad.
The deal was all but finalized as of late afternoon at the Winter Meetings.
The Tigers swooped into the sweepstakes for Cabrera and Willis on Tuesday and put together a package of players that the Marlins felt too tempting to pass up.
The Official Site of Detroit Tigers: News: Detroit Tigers News

Also, ESPN is reporting the deal is complete and is just waiting for physicals to take place.

ggazoo69 · #10 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 06:26 PM

Here's another source on it. I'll believe it when more people are reporting it:

The Official Site of Major League Baseball: News: Major League Baseball News