Detroit Tigers: Best ways to handle the trade deadline

Even in midst of a mediocre season 2017, the Detroit Tigers are not too far out of leading the weak American League Central division. Here’s how they should handle the trade deadline.

Detroit Tigers management has reportedly made it clear though, mediocre won’t cut it. They are willing to sell, sell, sell if things are not looking up soon.

Back in late May, Fox Sports’ Jon Morosi tweeted about the Tigers. Morosi tweeted the following:

"“If #Tigers are still under .500 by end of June, sources say they’ll revert to stance from November: All veterans will be available in trade.”"

Personally I have one message for the front office: Please do it.

There are three true routes to go here. Stay dormant, trade to win now, or trade to win later.

Staying dormant would just be frustrating. Frankly barring an unseen hero, this is not a team playing like they are ready for a playoff push.

This leaves the trading option. Put simply, trading to win now would be foolish. Sure, the team can take advantage of the lackluster division and win it this year. Probably next year too.

But why?

Look the AL Central is down this year, but this is a calm before the storm. Both the White Sox and Twins have a ton of young talent.

In fact, the White Sox farm system is probably the best in baseball. They have number one prospect Yoan Moncada leading the pack. And top pitching prospects Lucas Giolito and Michael Kopech aren’t exactly slouches either.