Detroit has added three players, two of them backups, in its drive to improve for 2005. INF Ramon Martinez was signed to complement INF Jason Smith as reserves, and backup C Vance Wilson was obtained in a deal with the New York Mets. Closer RHP Troy Percival was the Tigers' marquee free-agent signee. Adding Wilson will let Detroit keep Brandon Inge on third base while giving manager Alan Trammell a competent catcher to give C Ivan Rodriguez 1-2 days of rest per week. The Tigers are still shopping for a significant outfield upgrade and could add a solid veteran starter, which would give it depth to make a deal in that direction.

ARRIVALS
C Vance Wilson (trade with New York Mets), INF Ramon Martinez (free agent, signed from Chicago Cubs), RHP Troy Percival (free agent, signed from Anaheim), RHP Colby Lewis (waiver claim, from Texas), OF Byron Gettis (waiver claim, from Kansas City), OF Dewayne Wise (waiver claim, from Atlanta).

DEPARTURES
CF Alexis Gomez (designated for assignment), RHP Al Levine ($100,000 buyout of club option), RHP Esteban Yan (elected free agency, club declined arbitration, signed with Anaheim).

BIGGEST NEEDS
Solid upper-tier veteran starting pitcher, second southpaw reliever, power-hitting outfielder.

MEDICAL WATCH
RHP Colby Lewis (rotator cuff surgery in mid-April) hopes to be ready to pitch in the spring. SS Carlos Guillen (right knee ACL surgery Sept. 28) will be prepped in the spring with Opening Day in mind. CF Alex Sanchez (right quadriceps) will be ready for spring training. 2B Fernando Vina (right hamstring, 2/3-torn left patella tendon) declined surgery, which was iffy as far as a recovery, and is facing the end of his career. Won't be ready for spring training or Opening Day. RHP Nate Cornejo (right shoulder labrum surgery) will be brought slowly in the spring. RHP Fernando Rodney (right elbow ligament transplant) is throwing again and hopes to be ready in spring training. RHP Chris Spurling (right elbow ligament transplant) is throwing again and hopes to compete for a job in the spring.

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Horns/Redsfan Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Jan 19, 2008	November 19, 2009 1:59 am Score: 125 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Possible trade? What do Tiger fans think of this trade between the Reds and Tigers? E. Jackson/ M. Ordonez/ S. Sizemore for B. Phillips/ A. Harang/ M. Maloney/ M. Owings It has advantages for both. The Reds take on Mags salary this year in trade off of Harangs next year. The re ...(more) Reply to this thread (7 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 15, 2009 5:06 pm Score: 152 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: boy east coast writers stirring the pot Well lets see Rosenthall now putting out the Tigers trading cabrerra to the Sox for paplebon and some prospects. The guy from the NY daily news started the whole Granderson to New york for some garbage. I really haven't heard the owner say slash payroll. Only a few writers have said the Tigers would listen to offers for granderson, laird an ...(more) Reply to this thread (9 replies)
DWMDWM11 Reputation:86 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 1, 2008	November 27, 2009 10:30 pm Score: 157 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Still waiting 4 Dombrowski's apology/explanation I'm still waiting for the apology and explanation that I (as a Tigers fan) are due for the lamebrain mistakes he has made.  Where is my apology and explanation for letting go Edgar Renteria for Adam Everett (total downgrade on the offensive side, with NO improvement def ...(more) Reply to this thread (17 replies)
kronkpride Reputation:91 Level:All-Star Since:Nov 21, 2008	November 25, 2009 5:06 pm Score: 178 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Miguel Cabrera Trade? So what's the word on this front?  I've read a few reports that we are shopping Miggy around the league.  I'm starting to think that the Granderson and Jackson rumors were designed to open up the lines of communication to get rid of Miggy without exposing that we are desperately seeking to dump him for prospects.  I think that his drunken stunts and overall punk attitude are a littl ...(more) Reply to this thread (2 replies)
jiminey cricket Reputation:81 Level:All-Star Since:Apr 8, 2009	December 1, 2009 7:14 pm Score: 125 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Willis to Outfeilder I really don't understand why the Tigers don't use Willis as a platooning outfielder? I mean the guy can hit. He used to pinch hit all the time in Florida. The man is marvelous athlete and can probably hit the ball better than pitching at the moment. I would be curious to hear an official statement out of the Tiger organization of why they ...(more) Reply to this thread (6 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 21, 2009 5:56 pm Score: 165 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: AFL Final. Pitching is special The AFL tends to be a hitters league so when pitchers dominate it is noteworthy. So the team the Tigers are on ( javelinas) won the championship this afternoon. So here is a recap all Tiger prospects played. Cale Iorg . 0 for 2 1 K. Also HBP. ...(more) Reply to this thread
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	December 1, 2009 4:34 pm Score: 114 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: arb results.. Sizemoore era begins Tigers have elected to offer arbitration to Brandon lyon and Fernando Rodney, however not Placido Polanco. What that means is that Scott Sizemoore (308 BA/851 OPS AAA Toledo) will be the starting 2B in detroit in 2010. The door is open for Rodney and or lyon to return. I really wouldn expect both to decline and seek multi year deals. Reply to this thread (6 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 25, 2009 10:18 am Score: 127 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Pitching speeds from AFL Andrew oliver clocked at 96.6 for his max fastball ( tied as highest for lefties) and his average at 93.83 while Robbie weinhardt topped out at 95.2 with an average of 93.44. For weinhardt seems to be a slight increase velocity as scouts had him in the 90-92 coming into the draft. I believe this is the first season the system has been at most if not all sites. It will be intersting to see the rota ...(more) Reply to this thread
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 28, 2009 4:35 pm Score: 130 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: payroll issues will be settled wednesday Well the deadline is tuesday at midnight for offering FA's arbitration, so we will not know until wednesday. The no brainers are that jarod washburn and aubrey Huff who have been told the Tigers are not intertested. As for the other 3 there are risks. First off the basics are the Tigers should they offer arbitration and the player leaves ge ...(more) Reply to this thread (4 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 19, 2009 8:57 pm Score: 150 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: End of the AFL no suprises Well the the Tigers in the AFL ( Javelinas) will have the championship game on saturday ( MLB network), but today was the final regular season game. here is what we have. Andrew oliver. 1-1 2.81 ERA 16K 9 BB all in relief. After giving up 4 ER in his debut, he allowed 1 ER in his last 15 IP. He appears t ...(more) Reply to this thread
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 25, 2009 4:51 pm Score: 127 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Tigers top 10 prospects ( fangraphs) 1) Casey Crosby  Lefty Starter 2) Ryan Strieby   1B, DH, LF 3) Alex Avila         C 4) Scott Sizemoore  2B ...(more) Reply to this thread (4 replies)
SpartanNation Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Jul 28, 2009	November 11, 2009 10:50 am Score: 159 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Edwin Jackson I just saw that Dave Dombrowski has let it be known that he is willing to trade Edwin Jackson. Yes! Edwin Jackson might be traded this offseason to create payroll flexibility. What position would you like to see them fill if they are successful in trading Jackson. Yes, they do have ...(more) Reply to this thread (38 replies)
kevin070 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 12, 2007	November 6, 2009 6:09 pm Score: 87 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Thames released Thames and Treanor were released today. http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.s sf/2009/11/tigers_part_ways_with_ma rcus_t.html With the Tigers having Raburn there wasn't a roster spot for Thames anymore. The Tigers t ...(more) Reply to this thread (5 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 19, 2009 9:35 pm Score: 119 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: phillies like polanco at 3b? Hmmm. It appears the Phillies should they not sign Figgins ( $$$) may turn to a former phil to play the corner ( even though a couple posters scoffed when I suggested Sizemoore at 2B and polanco at 3B in 2010). This would make the trade look even more insane. Tigers will ...(more) Reply to this thread (7 replies)
adrian82 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 18, 2006	November 19, 2009 8:18 pm Score: 148 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Tiger prospect caught in drug net Tigers prospect Ron Bourquin who would have been eligible for the rule 5 draft was suspended 50 games for amphetimines and not PED. Is a grad of the fine Ohio State University ( feel free to comment) and actually had a pretty decent season at low class A. However drafted in 2006 in the second round, should have been higher than starting at ...(more) Reply to this thread (2 replies)
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