Rumor Winds Continue to Blow In MLB

 
In the heat of the NFL free agency period, we can't forget about the MLB. Baseball owners and GM's are continuing to attempt to make their respected teams better, and will keep at it right up until the trade deadline in July. Here are some of the latest rumors floating through the MLB.   Brandon Inge  Inge appears to have lost his starting job in Detroit, but at least one team is apparently trying to land the veteran third baseman. Joe Torre, the new coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is pushing for his team to make a move for Inge. Torre is not convinced that Nomar Garciaparra or Andy LaRoche are cut out to start for the Dodgers in 2008. The Tigers have been trying to trade Inge for a while, and might be able to finally accomplish this.  Any possible deal is still in the very first stages, as it appears that only one preliminary call has been placed.   Brian Roberts  Roberts, the subject of a possible trade to Chicago, showed off his legs to the Chicago ... [link]

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It looks like the Detroit Tigers may have finally found a market for third baseman Brandon Inge. The Los Angeles Dodgers recently contacted the Tigers about acquiring the third baseman but talks have not really progressed, at this point. Dodgers manager Joe Torre and third base coach Larry Bowa are very fond of Inge and would love to have him stabilize their hot corner.
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