The Tigers have reported that they have expressed interest in Cuban star Yoenis Cespedes. Cespedes has decided to leave the Cuban league and join the MLB. The Tigers, Miami Marlins, and Chicago Cubs have been actively pushing in signing the young prospect.
Personally, the Tigers shouldn't even go near this guy. The Marlins and Cubs have claimed that they will pay top dollar for this guy, by the way who hasn't even played a single inning in the MLB. Who knows how his playing capability will last in the MLB. Will we see another Daisuke Matsuzaka? A great international superstar but couldn't live up to the hype in the majors.
The Tigers also have been seeing interest in Chicago Cubs pitcher Matt Garza. Garza went 10-10 last year with the Cubs with an ERA of 3.32. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswald turned down a 1 year 10 million dollar deal with the Tigers last week, so why stop in hunting down another All-Star pitcher.
If the Tigers want to make this trade happen, then they must do it now. Waiting and hoping for a better deal would be out of proportion. Last season, the Cleveland Indians brought in Colorado Rockies star Ubaldo Jimenez out of desperation in hopes of winning the AL Central division. The Rockies got more for Jimenez than he was worth, strictly speaking, since he had battled injuries most of the season. If the Tigers wait until the summer to pursue Matt Garza, they are going to end up giving the Cubs more for Matt Garza than he is worth, too.
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