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Detroit Tigers: Three Potential Jose Iglesias Trades

By Ben Rosener

Jun 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (1) makes a throw to first to retire Seattle Mariners left fielder Norichika Aoki (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 22, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (1) makes a throw to first to retire Seattle Mariners left fielder Norichika Aoki (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 15, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias (center) is greeted by teammates after hitting a two-run homer against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at U.S. Cellular Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

Detroit Tigers Acquire: Danny Farquhar and Brandon Koch
Tampa Bay Rays Acquire: Jose Iglesias

Just as with the Pittsburgh trade, this deal only works if Tampa Bay moves Evan Longoria. In this scenario, the team could shift Matt Duffy to third base, while Iglesias would start at his natural position.

In return, the Detroit Tigers would receive two relievers who can provide help now and later.

Detroit’s Side of the Deal

Farquhar rebounded in Tampa Bay after struggling with Seattle in 2016. In 35.1 innings for the Rays, the former New York prospect delivered a 3.06 ERA and 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Controllable through 2019, the reliever does have past closing experience in Seattle. With a career 3.41 FIP, he could thrive as a setup reliever in the Motor City.

While Farquhar will likely make Detroit roster before Koch, the former fourth-round pick has significant upside.

Ranked by MLB.com as the Rays’ 19th-best prospect, Koch could be an impact reliever for the Tigers.

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Koch throws a blazing fastball and a wipeout slider. While his pitching arsenal is limited to just the two pitches, the 22-year-old could join Bruce Rondon, Joe Jimenez and Victor Alcantara at the back end of Detroit’s bullpen of the future.

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