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gambalore
The man, the legend, Omir Santos.
rockfordone
You wonder why the Angels GM got canned? Wood would have brought a ton three years ago.
0bsessions
“Outrighted: Tigers”
Man, and I thought Steinbrenner was prone to overreaction.
chico65
I did a double take when I read the headline as well and thought “damn, and I thought the Sox had a rough offseason so far”.
Evan 5
Honestly tho i didn’t think santos did an awful job….wtf?
philliesfan136
I wouldn’t mind having Santos as a backup to Chooch.
WonderboyRooney10
Omir Santos will always have my heart for that BOMB that he hit off Papelbon over the Green Monster to win it for the hideous 09 Mets
funkytime
As if it wasn’t bad enough for Pirates fans before, now they’re losing their Wood.
verlander
Either the Tigers are committed to VMart backing up Avila next year, or they’re going to bring someone from outside the organization in as backup.
forkball27
Yeah, I think the Tigers would be smart to bring in a backup catcher from outside the organization. Vmart is definately a solid DH and you gotta have Avila in the lineup. So an older backstop would be a good idea. They also need an upgrade in the infield and in the pitching staff overall.
MattCMoore
That is all true. It sounds like alot but the Tigers are set at the core…
verlander
I wouldn’t mind someone like Ryan Doumit, who can play a few other positions (1B and OF), in addition to catcher.
verlander
Here’s what I wouldn’t mind seeing:
Ryan Doumit (would give Tigers some flexibility as third catcher and can also play 1B and OF)
Aaron Hill (can also play some 3B) or Kelly Johnson (Type A free agent though)
Bruce Chen/Jeff Francis/someone of that ilk (cheap one or two year deal, could be moved later when/if Turner is ready for #5 spot in rotation)
Juan Cruz
and maybe Grady Sizemore (take a flyer on him and give him a one or two year deal with incentives, and possibly an injury clause of some sort)
I’m not sure how likely any of this is and I haven’t had my caffeine yet.
verlander
DD said they’re looking for a backup catcher. VMart will be the full-time DH.