Tigers needs for shortstop
I think a perfect fit for the tigers this offseason would be to try and find a way to add Hanley Ramirez to their lineup. This would add a true leadoff hitter with the necessary need for a future shortstop. This allows Guillen to shift to first and Granderson to move down in the order. I am unsure about how much Detroit would have to give up in this swap. I think maybe Humberto Sanchez and Craig Monroe might do it even though i would not like to see monroe go we have Maybin on the way which will shift Granderson over to the corner anyways. It may not look like a good idea to swap Monroe on the surface but overall you might have your future Alan Trammel (not in stats but in longevity with the team) in your hands when all is said and done. Ramirez struck out 50 less times than Granderson last year (who didn't) in almost 100 less at bats. I think Ramirez also walked more than Granderson but i am not sure of that fact. This also adds true speed with Ramirez's potential to steal 50 bags a year.
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Dream On
No way that deal works
Is it fair ...maybe...But a low income team like Marlins is not trading a cheap decent SS.
Ramirez
by the pinstripes on Nov 8, 2006 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
I hear ya!
by the pinstripes on Nov 8, 2006 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
maybe if the Tigers send them some money
I'm a Tiger fan, I approve this trade (in fact, I'd almost feel a little guilty).
WTF...
Why would the Marlins send over their franchise SS for a pitcher who has had elbow problems and a mediocre left fielder?
Why move Guillen to 1st?
by JeffersJV on Nov 8, 2006 3:39 PM EST reply actions
Just get a SS from the Braves
You need
Florida needs a CF more than anything, along with some relievers. If Detroit really wants Hanley Ramirez, it would require them trading a package more like Granderson+Zumaya. Detroit would probably also have to throw in Carlos Guillen and cash, because Florida would then need a shortstop and they're probably too cheap to pay for Guillen's salary.
How does Granderson, Zumaya, Guillen, and cash for Hanley Ramirez sound? Not too good, I bet. This is why good young players rarely get traded, especially ROY-types.
Besides, what's wrong with Guillen at SS? Why not just overpay Garciaparra or Ramirez or trade some pitching for a decent 1st baseman?
Why not look within?
Why not advance him quicker this year and look to him for 2008? Start him in AA to see how he handles it.
knee injury
His luster as a prospect has tarnished.

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