Tigers Look To Cubs For Relief

What can the Tigers offer that the Cubs really would be interested in though? Jacque Jones? Unless its someone with a high salary like Dempster or someone who is not very good, then the Tigers won't have anything to offer.

lol @ dacubbies07.

I wonder about a deal between the Tigers and Padres. We are pretty deep in the bullpen.

I imagine if the Cubs were interested in something the Tigers had it would be the switch hitting Guzman . I believe he plays centerfield . I would think the Cubs would be giving up someone from triple A and Guzman would probably fill the roll that Lou has been wanting for backup center . I don't know much about Guzman except he has some speed but he hasn't had much of a chance to make it for the Rangers . I'm not sure if he was traded from the Rangers to the Tigers or what .

Yes, I know. At least I was hoping it was.

Or ! They could trade Porcello for Jansen and Frasor, haha, that would be awesome; unfortunatly only the Mariner's Bavasi would do that deal, and he's not the Detroit GM .... yet

Too much Cubs talk, even in a story that started in Detroit...

We need another Brian Roberts update!

Yeah, because a Detroit writer reported the Tigers & Cubs are discussing a possible trade this site is obviously just so biased.

Marquis for Granderson?

No? Ok.

Marquis for 1000 laid of workers from GM?

Ok...fine. I'll throw in a case of Old Style, but that's it!

Seriously, who would we give? They need established relievers just as much as we do. We have depth but it's unsettled. We've got great Bullpen prospects in Petrick, Hart, and Ceda...but that would be stupid. The only thing that would make sense is Dempster if he doesn't make the rotation. To that point, I really hope that Dempster can step in and be a solid starter for us (Cub fans).

Inge makes no sense to the Cubs. He doesn't want to sit on the bench and would find himself in the same situation in Chicago. I could see him in SF if the Crede deal doesn't go down.

Dempster or Petrick make a lot of sense. Just don't trade Wuertz!

I agree, Inge makes no sense.

"Yeah, because a Detroit writer reported the Tigers & Cubs are discussing a possible trade this site is obviously just so biased."

That, and the hourly Brian Roberts updates. A lot of fuss for a mediocre roid-implicated player. Branch out.

Are the Tigers looking for a power arm, or just the best available?

Tim. It's not you; it's us. There are a lot of Cubs fans and many say stupid things; they clog the threads and annoy people. Then people take it out on you. I glad you herd us into the Roberts threads. We do say a lot of that "Murton, Gallagher, Cedeno" stuff. But you're doing nothing wrong. I apologize on behalf of Cubs fans if we sometimes fail to have your back.

It's okay, Tim. As a reminder, you need to appeal to the masses. You don't need to apologize because most people follow the New Yorks, Chicagos, LAs, STLs, and Bostons. Could you imagine this site if it were focused on the Royals, Marlins, Nationals, and Pirates? Not to say they don't have a loyal fan base; they just don't do much for the masses. Those teams don't make many moves or much noise compared to the others. What are you supposed to do, make stuff up to appeal to everyone?

i know i will be ridiculed but here are my thoughts. I would trade howry to the tigers for a minor leaguer with high upside. this allows for a few things. if lieber and marquis win the starting roles then you move dempster to be your closer again. if someone became injured then dempster can move back to the starting role. or you could trade dempster to another team as he would be a cheap starter option for someone at only 5.5M.
if dempster was moved back to the rotation due to injusy or if he is traded then you have woody as your closer with marmol as your main setup man. you could then bring hart up as another strong setup man. my whole thought process is that howry brings back alot more in a trade right now than dempster would. dempster could bring something back only if a team has a starter go down. thoughts?

Dempster in todays AL central? As an Indians fan, I openly welcome this! As a baseball fan, I gasp…

I think Inge to Chicago only makes sense if Roberts isnt obtained. (DeRosa would be covering 3B if needed so Inge would have no spot to ever play). If Roberts isnt brought in though, then I understand it a little more, but think Ward would kind of be forced out under that circumstance as well… Its pushing it, unless they thought he could back up C, 3B, 2B and all three OF spots.

Jr,
“People, relax! The Cubs happen to be active right now. It will end at some point. You all seem to have forgotten the Bedard trade already!”

…Sadly, that’s not really the case though. Its not the Roberts stuff that has most people saying what they are, it runs even deeper than that. It used to be “oh Carl Crawford is possibly available, where is the customary Marshall + Jacque Jones post” type stuff. Its really been like that for well over 2 years, I don’t think it will probably ever change really…

Ascanio and Lahey, excuse me.

davearm, you've got it.
Dempster and theriot go to the tigers.
Cedeno + Murton go to Twins
Whatevers left of the tigers minor leagues goes to the twins.
We Get Nathan, Delmon Young, Polanco and Miguel Cabrera (but only if he agrees to play short, because ARam is a true veteran leader at 3rd base and easily the best 3rd baseman in baseball).

Why would the Tigers ever give up Polanco? Who would play 2B?

And lets not forget that the Tigers have already added something like 40-50M this season. I cant imagine they just up and add another 5M in a guy like Dempster (or esp the 17M Marquis will make) unless they were able to remove some at the same time.

Jacque Jones possibly? He fits the Cubs desire for a Vet Back-up CF who can play daily if needed... Hehehe...

"Jacque Jones possibly? He fits the Cubs desire for a Vet Back-up CF who can play daily if needed... Hehehe..."

No no no no no. For one, he sucks. For two, no one in the city of Chicago likes him. Third, he is left handed, which would defeat the WHOLE purpose. Four, he sucks.