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Odds And Ends: Inge, Gagne, Pavano

By Tim Dierkes [December 9, 2007 at 9:53am CST]

Couple of findings around the Internets:

Drew Sharp argues that Brandon Inge should stay with the Tigers. His argument is that Inge would still get 300 or so at bats and would be playing for a surefire contender. If he was to be traded, he likely wouldn't land with a team nearly as good. Plus, with some of the injury histories of current Tigers, it might be best for Inge to wait around for playing time.

Though the Rangers were interested in Eric Gagne, they were only $6 million interested. For a one-year deal with an option, there was little chance of that happening. Gagne likely would have sooner accepted the Red Sox arbitration offer.

Carl Pavano will accept a minor league assignment after the Yankees release him this week. They need 40-man roster spots for Alex Rodriguez and Mariano Rivera. They've already released Bronson Sardinha to make room for Andy Pettitte.

Monte Pool dislikes the idea of the A's signing Barry Bonds. He mentions what you'd expect: The trial, his health, and the money.

-Joe

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Why are the yankees even resigning pavano to a minor league contract? Just release him, he doesn't even deserve to wear a Tripple A uniform. Also I think the Tigers should keep Inge because Miguel is going to turn a DH soon.

Posted by: | December 09, 2007 at 11:38 AM

I could see Brandon Inge staying with the Tigers. With Gary Shefield a free agent after this season, Miguel Cabrera could become the DH if he dosen't improve at Third base and Inge could regain his position at third base. However, if Brandon Inge is going to be traded, Potential suiters could be Philadelphia, San Francisco , Florida [even though he wasn't involved in the Miguel Cabrera deal had Florida wanted him, Los Angles [both Dodgers and Angels,] and maybe Baltimore [if Mora moves to left.] However, most of these teams would get him if they can't get a power hitting third basemen.

Posted by: | December 09, 2007 at 01:25 PM

The only reason that the Yankees are re-signing Pavano is so that they are covered by their insurance policy on him. He will probably never pitch in pinstripes ever again.

Posted by: HoratioAlgae | December 09, 2007 at 06:47 PM

Odds And Ends: Inge, Gagne, Pavano

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