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Tigers Interested In Freddy Garcia
Who said the Tigers were sellers? According to Jon Paul Morosi, they've contacted Freddy Garcia's agent to express interest. At 6.5 games out, the Tigers have roughly a 15% chance at making the playoffs (not unlike the Mets).
Garcia is coming back from shoulder surgery, and if all goes according to plan he could reach a Major League mound in late August. It's important that he makes it before September so that he's playoff-eligible. Morosi notes that Detroit is a good fit for Garcia, given his friendship with Carlos Guillen and the team's Venezuelan leanings.
On May 16th, Buster Olney said at least seven teams were monitoring Garcia: the Mets, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, White Sox, Rangers, and Mariners. The Indians also had past interest. We can probably take the Ms off the list now.
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i've been quietly hoping to read this rumor for the last few weeks. i think it could work very well.
Posted by: mckeetho | June 17, 2008 at 11:16 AM
"If Detroit desperately wants another arm to try and make one last go at it, they should look into getting Freddy Garcia to sign a 1 year deal."
I so called this one in the Tigers injury article. :D
Seriously, though. I can't see Eddie Bonnine coming up from Triple A and producing the way Galaragga has. Garcia is a proven starter. If nothing else, he adds some much needed pitching depth.
Posted by: desmond | June 17, 2008 at 11:27 AM
No reason the Cubs shouldn't be in that group.
Posted by: Nicky D. | June 17, 2008 at 12:16 PM
Such a move cant hurt, and thats reason enough to take a stab at it...
Posted by: darkstar1661 | June 17, 2008 at 12:24 PM
At least we wouldn't have to give up what little prospects we have left. it's worth a shot.
Posted by: High Rise | June 17, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Yeah the BP playoff probability just help my dellusion last year with the Mets, "Oh BP has them making the play-offs at 90% no sweat, we will be sipping Champaign soon enough, for those Phillies"
Once bitten twice shy.
Posted by: coolpapabell | June 17, 2008 at 05:32 PM