Inge to Dodgers? Tigers talk trade

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Perhaps the Detroit Tigers will be able to trade Brandon Inge this spring. The Los Angeles Dodgers have contacted the Tigers about Inge, and while talks do not seem to have progressed far, a baseball official familiar with the situation said the Dodgers remain interested in making a deal. Inge would play third base for the Dodgers, who did not have a full-time third baseman last season ... [link]
Inge to Dodgers? Tigers talk trade

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  • allonthefield allonthefield
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    You kind of feel for Inge. He's a good player, but not great. And when Cabrera is brought in via trade, the whole city of Detroit rejoices, gladly casting Inge aside. It's all part of the business, though.
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Rumor: Brandon Inge To LA
Published 3/1/2008 by Rob at 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog
I guess it could happen. Ned Colletti has never been one to let some untried kid play a position when he could shovel a mediocre vetruhn into a slot... hey, I thought this was the year he was going to take a couple Excedrin and get over it?

Dodgers Inquire About Inge
Published 3/1/2008 by Michael Glab at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Dodgers put in a call to the Tigers asking about Brandon Inge, according to Danny Knobler. Both Joe Torre and Larry Bowa are pushing for Inge, who would play third base in LA. ...

Inge to Dodgers?
Published 3/1/2008 by Mike McClary at The Daily Fungo | A Detroit Tigers Blogazine
... [$] according to Danny Knobler there’s some trade talk simmering between the Tigers and the Dodgers about disgruntled-yet- still-fan-fave Brandon Inge. ...

Inge Watch: How Would He Look in Dodger Blue?
Published 3/1/2008 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... , and you may have heard rumblings while you were in the virtual waiting room for Tigers tickets, but Danny Knobler is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers might be looking at getting into the Brandon Inge business. ...

Dodgers on the Verge of Making a Terrible Trade?
Published 3/2/2008 by Shinsano at East Windup Chronicle
... Interesting rumor caught my eye. Given the time of spring this is unfolding and the nature of the rumor I’d say there’s a decent chance it’s going to happen. The Dodgers are inquiring about the Tiger’s Brandon Inge. ...

Tigers weekend wrap
Published 3/3/2008 by Kurt at Mack Avenue Tigers
... goal. He walked way too many last season, probably out of belief he had to do it all on the mound. At least in Detroit, he knows he has some defense behind him. How much, we don’t know since 3/4 of the infield is new. Single-game tickets went on sale. The Tigers sold 80,000 in about two hours was the most reported figure. They sold 202,000 in eight hours. Bilfer reports how he spent his time in the weighting room. Brandon Inge might yet be traded. Danny Knobler reports the Dodgers might be interested. Daily Fungo Mike and Ian ...

Inge Watch: Again with the Dodgers Rumors?
Published 3/14/2008 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... We've heard before that Torre and Larry Bowa (Andy Van Slyke's brother in helmetless coaching preferences) favor Inge, being more familiar with American League players.  But we've also heard before that anyone interested in Inge is scared off by the remaining $19 million on his contract, and the Dodgers' front office isn't sure Inge would provide enough offense to justify the expenditure.  (Maybe Ned Colletti should read Lynn Henning's latest column, in which he says Inge has been crushing the ball. Yet another familiar rumble is ...

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