Could Cubs' reliever Michael Wuertz be the next Tiger?

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Tigers ask Cubs about Wuertz
Published 3/21/2008 by Old Navy King at MLB FLEECE FACTOR: Providing MLB rumors and deciding who gets FLEECED.
... As per Jon Paul Morosi of the Detroit Free Press, the Tigers are showing interest in Cubs relief pitcher Michael Wuertz. With both Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney out for possible extended periods, the Tigers bullpen is in dire need of a power arm. The right-hander Wuertz, 29, went 2-3 last season in 73 appearances, posting a 3.48 ERA and .234 BAA. He has averaged over a K/IP in each of the last 3 seasons as well. ...

Tigers After Wuertz
Published 3/21/2008 by Eli at MLB Rumors and Latest Mlb Trade Rumors
... The Tigers, desperate to acquire some bullpen help, are taking a close look at Cubs reliever Michael Wuertz. Wuertz, who went 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA last season, would make for a solid set up man or closer while Joel Zumaya recovers. He has a great fastball, a nasty slider, and is breaking away from the rookie stages and become a major league league reliever. The Detroit Free Press believes the Cubs have inquired about Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames, but Inge wants a starting job. Thames has good power and would give the Cubs the option to start Pie in Triple-A to get his ...

CUBS & TIGERS TALKING TRADE?
Published 3/21/2008 by The Zoner at Zoner Sports
Hat tip to PB, from the Freep: The Cubs have considered adding another right-handed hitter, and they are believed to have some interest in Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames. The San Francisco Giants have also asked about Inge. Detroit manager Jim Leyland, though, isn’t counting on acquiring a reliever. “Nobody’s going to parachute in here that’s going to be our savior,” Leyland said. “We can’t make our bullpen, in the next 10 days, ...

The Last Trip to Tucson
Published 3/22/2008 by neil@chicagocubsonline.com (Chicago Cubs Online) at ChicagoCubsOnline.com
... , Tim Lahey " is more likely to get traded than waived. " Lahey was a Rule 5 draft pick and must remain on the Cubs active 25-man roster for the entire season, if healthy, or by rule he would be returned to the Minnesota Twins. A report in the Detroit Free Press on Friday morning indicated the Tigers are interested in Michael Wuertz . The report stated the Cubs have shown interest in Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames . The Cubs are looking for a right-handed option in centerfield. Brian Roberts is starting to wear on.... well, Brian Roberts ...