The Detroit Tigers lead the tight AL Central race by 2.5 games going into Saturday’s action. One of the things they’ve needed to do most is solidify their starting rotation.
MLB Trade Rumors: Doug Fister To Tigers Deal Possible Saturday
Several tweets this morning indicate that Detroit might be close to making such a deal. ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick noted:
#Tigers making progress on a deal for #Mariners pitcher Doug Fister, says a source. #trades
And, that was followed up by another tweet from Crasnick:
#Tigers are hoping to get something done today. Not sure who would be in trade from Detroit’s end. #trades
That question was answered, possibly, by CBS Sports’ Danny Knobler:
Furbush is expected to go to Seattle in deal for Fister (with others). Tigers trying to get reliever (not League), too
So what we may be looking at is a multi-player deal involving Mariners starter Doug Fister for Tigers rookie lefthander Charlie Furbush, with other players being involved on both sides. Furbush has made 17 appearances in the major leagues this year with reasonable success, but the Tigers are apparently seeking someone with more major league experience for their rotation. Fister fits the bill; he’s had a solid, 1.17 WHIP, 3.33 ERA season for the Mariners and has allowed just seven home runs in 146 innings.
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