The MLB trade deadline is just a couple weeks away so this thread will be dedicated to discussion of deals that have been made, potential deals, and what you would like your favorite team to do.
The only big trade thus far has been the Mets trading K Rod to the Brewers for players to be named and cash. The Mets are basically out of their division race so it makes sense to cut costs and build a little for the future. The Brewers are leading their division currently but it is a four team race and adding K Rod as their closer is a great move for them.
In terms of what I'd like to see my Tigers do, they need pitching. They are good enough in terms of their position players and their hitting so pitching needs to be the top priority. Their bullpen has struggled but they have a lot of talented arms so I'd like to see them get another starter before anything. Verlander is a CY Young candidate but Max Scherzer, Brad Penny, and Rick Porcello have been very inconsistent and they don't really have a full time 5th starter. Trading for a guy like Ubaldo Jimenez from the Rockies who is supposedly on the block would be a nice upgrade to their rotation.
The only big trade thus far has been the Mets trading K Rod to the Brewers for players to be named and cash. The Mets are basically out of their division race so it makes sense to cut costs and build a little for the future. The Brewers are leading their division currently but it is a four team race and adding K Rod as their closer is a great move for them.
In terms of what I'd like to see my Tigers do, they need pitching. They are good enough in terms of their position players and their hitting so pitching needs to be the top priority. Their bullpen has struggled but they have a lot of talented arms so I'd like to see them get another starter before anything. Verlander is a CY Young candidate but Max Scherzer, Brad Penny, and Rick Porcello have been very inconsistent and they don't really have a full time 5th starter. Trading for a guy like Ubaldo Jimenez from the Rockies who is supposedly on the block would be a nice upgrade to their rotation.