Detroit Tigers Around The Way: Week of Nov. 16, 2008

(Around The Way No. 2) It has been a rumor filled offseason so far for Detroit. New rumors have been released everyday and most have pointed towards the Tigers not going after a big name free agent. But, hold on one minute, don't speak to quickly...   Willis, Robertson on the block A main trade rumor for Detroit this offseason has been the idea of swapping either Dontrelle Willis or Nate Robertson for Boston's Julio Lugo. Lugo didn't see much action last season in Boston as rookie Jed Lowrie took over. The money aspect matches up very evenly, but does GM Dave Dombrowski want a less agile and all around worse player then he had last season at shortstop? I hope not.    Detroit interested in Japanese player For the first time while Dave Dombrowski has been the GM, the Tigers are actively pursuing a Japanese player. His name, Junichi Tazawa , and he is a young, flame thrower who has hit 97 mph on the gun. The Tigers won't have to pay to talk ... (link)