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Tigers Talk: Rodney, Lyon, Polanco, Everett

Found November 06, 2009 on MLB Trade Rumors:
PLAYERS: Marcus Thames,  Matt Treanor,  Fernando Rodney,  Brandon Lyon,  Placido Polanco,  Adam Everett,  Jarrod Washburn,  Aubrey Huff
TEAMS: Detroit Tigers

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The Tigers already removed Marcus Thames and Matt Treanor from the roster today, making both players free agents, and now Lynn Henning of The Detroit News has some more hot stove talk for us...  GM Dave Dombrowski replied "Nothing hot and heavy" when asked if there was any trade dialogue ongoing. The Tigers would "likely bite on an affordable two-year deal" for Fernando Rodney, but would probably not want to gamble on anything longer. Brandon Lyon's agent, Barry Meister, emphasized that his client wants to know what his job description in 2010 will be ahead of time. The Tigers may not be willing to commit to him as closer, and Lyon knows that's where the money is. Placido Polanco "has all but been consigned to free agency." Henning thinks the "best bet" is that Adam Everett and the team agree to a "mutually pleasing" contract. Detroit will make no effort to sign either Jarrod Wa...
Original Story: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/11...
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