Buzz: Tigers should Consider Trading Magglio
According to Lynn Henning in the Detroit News, the Tigers may need to consider trading OF Magglio Ordonez, something the team is not in favor of doing.
“A more realistic possibility,” writes Hemming, “is the Tigers would agree to absorb some of Ordonez’s remaining money if they could gain a reliever, shortstop or catcher in return.”
The 35–year-old Ordonez will earn $18 million next season.
His $15 million club option for 2010 and 2011 are guaranteed if he plays in a certain number of games in 2009, otherwise he can be bought out of his contract for $3 million after next season.
…assuming the Mets look to left field as a way to upgrade the offense, if they are unable to sign Manny Ramirez, or trade for Matt Holliday, or sign a less-expensive free agent, ordonez could be a decent option, considering players like Raul Ibanez and Adam Dunn will likely sign a three-year deal anyway…i’m not sure magglio makes a whole lot of sense, given the history of his knees, the National League, etc., but he is an option worth keeping an eye on, though i would probably prefer dunn in this scenario…
Ordonez hit over .298 and at least 20 HR with at least 100 RBI, while playing in at least 146 games, during each of the last three seasons for Detroit.
…thanks to Jordan M for the link…
