Links for 2010-05-03
Bullpen usage, Austin Jackson, Curtis Granderson, and a neat Ernie Harwell graphic highlight today’s links.
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It doesn’t add up
The Curtis Granderson trade hasn’t set well with me from the outset. I’ve taken some time to mull everything over and look at it a number of ways. I think I’ve moved past the emotional component. I’ve taken a look back at the new Tigers and the return is OK. But therein lies the problem. The return was just OK in my view. An OK return isn’t enough to trade a player that didn’t have to be traded. It just doesn’t add up.
What the Tigers got
As unpleasant as giving up Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson is, the Tigers did manage to net themselves a handful of players who will be able to help in 2010. For the most part these aren’t prospects where fans need to hope that they pan out. The Tigers added a starting pitcher, 2 bullpen arms, and hopefully a centerfielder for the near future.
The blockbuster that stalled
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report that the framework for a blockbuster deal (h/t) between the Tigers, the Diamondbacks, and the Yankees was in place before at least one of the teams pulled out. The Tigers would have sent Edwin Jackson to Arizona, Curtis Granderson to the Yankees, and they would have received Max Scherzer with other young players floating to each team involved.
Estimating the Tigers financial situation
The Detroit Tigers are certainly one of the more interesting teams heading into the winter meetings. They are a team with a top 5 payroll in a region that is struggling economically. Dave Dombrowski has made some key players such as Edwin Jackson and Curtis Granderson available on the trade market leading to much speculation about a fire sale. But what really is the Tigers financial situation?
Milton Bradley talks not close
Jon Heyman writes today that things aren’t very close in a proposed Milton Bradley for Pat Burrell swap between the Rays and the Cubs. This doesn’t have a direct impact on the Tigers, but it is worth watching because there is speculation that the Cubs would want to move Bradley before setting their sights on Curtis Granderson.
Links for 2009-11-24
Robbie Weinhardt and AFL success and Curtis Granderson’s forays into reality television highlight this link round-up.
Game 2017.123: Dodgers at Tigers
Justin Verlander and the Sunday Scrubs try to keep the Tigers from being swept for the second consecutive series. Yesterday Michael Fulmer became just the 2nd Tiger in 10 years to lose a game where he pitched at least 7 innings with no earned runs. It was a different kind of historic day for the … Continue reading Game 2017.123: Dodgers at Tigers
Game 2017.122: Dodgers at Tigers
We may see an old face back in Detroit tonight: the Dodgers have acquired Curtis Granderson from the Mets. Today’s Lineup: Ian Kinsler, 2B Mikie Mahtook, RF Justin Upton, LF Miguel Cabrera, 1B Nick Castellanos, 3B Victor Martinez, DH James McCann, C JaCoby Jones, CF Jose Iglesias, SS Pitching: Michael Fulmer vs Hyun-Jin Ryu
Game 2017.53: Tigers at Royals
Miguel Cabrera definitely appears at the top of the Faces of LOB page. He has left 53 on base, which is very un-Miggy like. Surprisingly though, he doesn’t even lead the Tigers. Your 2017 Detroit Tigers LOB Leader: Nick Castellanos with 70, which puts him in the top 25 in MLB. And then there is … Continue reading Game 2017.53: Tigers at Royals
Game 2016.109: Mets at Tigers
Well if you like pitching duels, you could do worse than tonight’s match up, with Justin Verlander taking on Noah Syndergaard, as the Mets make a rare appearance in town. Our old friend Curtis Granderson will be leading the game off, but Yoenis Cespedes is unlikely to make an appearance, with a bad quad. He … Continue reading Game 2016.109: Mets at Tigers
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