Tigers not likely to Make Deadline Moves

From Jason Beck (MLB.com)

The end of contracts to Halter, Sparks, Craig Paquette and Dean Palmer removes nearly $18 million from the Tigers payroll, not including the end of obligations for former GM Randy Smith and ex-manager Phil Garner.

Really, there is very little tradeable value on the team. I heard one rumor that Houston was interested in Shane Halter, but I wouldn’t see the Tigers getting much in return. I don’t think any team would offer enough to get Dmitri Young away from the Tigers. First his salary is prohibitive. Second, if you take Dmitri off this team, you’re going to have a hard time spending that $18 million that frees up next year because no one will come here. They’ll have a tough enough time enticing free agents as it is.

The only other tradeable players are in the bullpen, and they are Jamie Walker and Steve Sparks. After Avery’s first few outings, he looked like a possible trade candidate (veteran/lefty/cheap). Unfortunately he has struggled since and probably has no trade value.

Other than some Detroit-Toledo shuffling, I would be surprised to see the Tigers roster change until the September call-ups.