tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post5216726630130616959..comments2024-01-08T14:50:08.705-05:00Comments on Tiger Tales: A Detroit Tigers Blog: Blockbuster: Tigers acquire Cabrera, Willis from MarlinsLee Panashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17148118898954670307noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-31591852211962279372007-12-05T14:58:00.000-05:002007-12-05T14:58:00.000-05:00Dave, There is no question the trade hurts their d...Dave, There is no question the trade hurts their defense. Inge at third and Cabrera in left might be a better option. I think they are worried about Cabrera's ability to move around the big left field. Plus, Jones gives them another left-handed bat. I think I'm with you on this but I can see both sides.tiger337https://www.blogger.com/profile/08810783475736994428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-70091265484228494582007-12-05T13:09:00.000-05:002007-12-05T13:09:00.000-05:00I feel strongly that Inge would be the best defens...I feel strongly that Inge would be the best defensive option at third, but that isn't going to happen. The Tigers will have an extremely strong offensive infield, but their defense is a little worrisome right now.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525810027357655455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-78084580837562498632007-12-04T23:18:00.000-05:002007-12-04T23:18:00.000-05:00Mike, That's a good question about backup catcher....Mike, That's a good question about backup catcher. I don't think Vance Wilson is going to be ready by opening day. I don't think anybody in their system is ready to step in. I would guess that they'll sign some kind of light hitting defensive specialist before the season starts.tiger337https://www.blogger.com/profile/08810783475736994428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-26211665523536931042007-12-04T23:09:00.000-05:002007-12-04T23:09:00.000-05:00Even Jim Campbell must be smiling down on Dombrows...Even Jim Campbell must be smiling down on Dombrowski...seriously now the weak bat at 3B is no longer an issue. If Kenny can stay healthy all systems are go. To me it appeared like Miller and Maybin are still a couple of years off. I thought though that Rabelo was a very good back-up catcher. Any ideas who will serve that role?Mike Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07606887433974412140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-15713395265077837092007-12-04T21:45:00.000-05:002007-12-04T21:45:00.000-05:00How much you wanna bet that four years from now, w...How much you wanna bet that four years from now, we get Maybin and/or Miller back when Loria has another fire sale in advance of their big paydays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-12511472458383719372007-12-04T19:16:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:16:00.000-05:00I agree that they didn't give up anything huge bey...I agree that they didn't give up anything huge beyond Maybin and Miller. The next order of business is to get Cabrera signed to an extension. If they get him signed (and I believe they will eventually) this is a great trade for the tigers.Lee Panashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148118898954670307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-65044127064644346592007-12-04T19:14:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:14:00.000-05:00Not to mention that, as Morosi also mentions, the ...Not to mention that, as Morosi also mentions, the Tigers are now willing to move Durbin, Inge and Thames. They could get some prospects to restock the system. Inge would likely bring back at least one decent prospect.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724857952611760675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-46907341921320343562007-12-04T19:11:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:11:00.000-05:00The Tigers got the best young hitter in baseball a...The Tigers got the best young hitter in baseball and a guy who could easily turn in 200+ league average (or better) innings for basically nothing from the major league roster. Losing M&M hurts, but this trade makes this team better now and 5 years from now, and maybe even 10 years from now. And the other guys are basically interchangable parts who could very easily be replaced with a good draftAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-22556984567535194132007-12-04T19:06:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:06:00.000-05:00Thanks for the update Matt. There are not too man...Thanks for the update Matt. There are not too many players for which I'd sell the farm but Cabrera is one of them.Lee Panashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148118898954670307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17907776.post-21739380310008084472007-12-04T19:01:00.000-05:002007-12-04T19:01:00.000-05:00John Paul Morosi at the Freep is reporting that th...John Paul Morosi at the Freep is reporting that the package is Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, Mike Rabelo, Burke Badenhop, Eulogio dela Cruz, and Dallas Trahern.<BR/><BR/>That pretty much cleans out the farm system, but wow, we just got a 24 year old who's top 10 baseball reference comparables include Hank Aaron, Ken Griffey Jr, Frank Robinson, Mickey Mantle, and Al Kaline.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14724857952611760675noreply@blogger.com