This is just a sign of how desperate the Tigers are for decent pitching. They’ve traded away one of their best, most loyal players — Pudge Rodriguez — for a relief pitcher who likely may not have the skills we need to provide much relief.
I think it is a shame to see Pudge gone and it is an equal shame to see Dave Dombrowski waving the white flag on the 2008 season — a season where the Tigers were expected to reach the World Series.
Here’s a link to Detroit Free Press coverage of the deal.
