Detroit Tigers Trade Rumors: What’s the Next Move?

One has to imagine that right now in Oakland, A’s GM Billy Beane is wearing a bright yellow pair of pants to hide all the champagne he’s spilling after nailing yet another incredible trade – Beane sent away powerful behemoth Yoenis Cespedes for Jonny Gomes (who is still worshipped in O.co) and Jon Lester (a potential free agent and best available pitcher not named “Price”).

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Feb 18, 2014; Lakeland, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski during a team practice at Joker Marchant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

The Detroit Tigers trade rumors have been relatively quiet and their GM hasn’t done much after picking up Joakim Soria from Texas aside from lusting after the trades Beane has made. One has to rightfully assume that DD must make another move (or two) to counteract all the talent coming in to the MLB-leading Oakland Athletic, who had already picked up Jeff Samardzija. Unfortunately, a poor farm system has already been further depleted in the Soria trade, so one shouldn’t be expecting a big name pitcher or hitter to come riding into town to save that day. What on Earth is left to acquire with the talent Detroit has?

I went on record as saying I was a fan of acquiring Boston’s Andrew Miller last year, and my stance has yet to change. A former 6th overall pick of los Tigres, Miller has rounded into form as one of the better left-handed relievers in baseball the past two years, though he’s flown under the radar until about now. Something clicked for him in 2013, where his K/9 shot up to 14.09 and he was cruising along until a foot injury shortened his season. In 2014, he’s only improved his K-rate and lowered his walk rate (from 4.99 to 2.76),and is sporting an xFIP (1.76) now much lower than his already impressive ERA (2.34).

Antonio Bastardo as already been discussed as a trade option, and his price tag would definitely be lower than Miller, who it seems like everyone and their mom is calling about.

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