Rockies add Capellan to bullpen mix

Marlins sending Cabrera, Willis to Tigers

MetsBlog.com found this 12/4/2007 on msn.foxsports.com

The Marlins and Tigers have made the first blockbuster splash of the Winter Meetings. Florida and Detroit have reached a preliminary agreement that will send star third baseman Miguel Cabrera and left-hander Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers for a ...

Tigers near dealing Capellan for Rockies' Bautista

kcudah posted 12/4/2007 from www.freep.com

The Tigers are close to acquiring Denny Bautista from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Jose Capellan, in a trade of hard-throwing right-handed relievers, according to two industry officials. Both pitchers have had good numbers while pitching in the Dominican Winter League this off-season. Barring a last-minute change, the deal should be announced today.

Adios to Jose Capellan; Hola to Denny Bautista

kcudah posted 12/4/2007 from www.blessyouboys.com

Capellan was a disaster for the Tigers after coming over from the Milwaukee Brewers. In 10 appearances for Detroit, he posted an 0-1 record and 6.43 ERA in 14 innings. However, the 27-year-old Bautista doesn't look to be much of an improvement with a 2-1 record and 12.46 ERA in 8 2/3 innings with the Rockies. He didn't pitch in the post-season.

Tigers acquire Bautista from Rockies in swap of pitchers

kcudah posted 12/4/2007 from www.mlive.com

Denny Bautista was acquired by the Detroit Tigers from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for Jose Capellan in a swap of right-handed pitchers.

Tigers send top prospects to Marlins for Cabrera, Willis

Richie Rich posted 12/5/2007 from sports.espn.go.com

The Florida Marlins and Detroit Tigers have agreed in principle on a trade that will send Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit for key prospects. The Tigers would send outfielder Cameron Maybin, pitcher Andrew Miller, catcher Mike Rabelo and three other minor league pitchers to the Marlins.