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Detroit Tigers: Three Mike Pelfrey Trade Ideas

By Ben Rosener

Apr 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (37) walks off the field after being relieved in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (37) walks off the field after being relieved in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 14, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder
Jun 14, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder /

San Diego Padres

Possible Trade: Pelfrey for a bad contract and cash.

Pick a bad contract, any bad contract, the Padres have a number of them.

San Diego has bloated deals for Melvin Upton Jr. and Matt Kemp on the books, not to mention high-priced rental options like Jon Jay and Alexei Ramirez.

The Tigers could send Pelfrey to San Diego in an attempt to even out the contracts, while the Padres would need to eat some money, similar to what they did with James Shields, to move Upton Jr. or Kemp.

Jay would be a nice fit in right field for the Tigers. He’d immediately give the team an upgrade over Mike Aviles to pair with Steven Moya while J.D. Martinez recovers. Ramirez could also appeal to the Tigers as an offensive alternative to Aviles and Andrew Romine where backup infielders are concerned off the bench.

Ramirez is only hitting .254 with a .288 on-base percentage, but he does have 25 RBI, 10 doubles, six stolen bases, three home runs and a triple.

Detroit could also take on the expiring contract of either Matt Thornton or Fernando Rodney if San Diego wants to shed more salary. Thornton has been solid in his career, while Rodney is the owner of a sparkling 0.34 ERA (one earned run allowed) this season.

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