Relief pitching on Dombrowski's mind during possible trade talks

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November 8, 2007 BY JON PAUL MOROSI FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER ORLANDO -- When the Tigers acquired Edgar Renteria from the Atlanta Braves last week, they traded away two of their most intriguing prospects, right-hander Jair Jurrjens and centerfielder Gorkys Hernandez. Now that Joel Zumaya's shoulder surgery has created an immediate need in the bullpen, club officials have been forced to assess ... [link]

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Tigers Could Lose Rogers, Move On To Silva
Published 11/8/2007 by Tim Dierkes at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... .  Morosi added today that the Tigers have talked to the Rockies about Brian Fuentes.  Morosi says relievers from the Cubs and Pirates could also be available - I'm guessing Ryan Dempster, Will Ohman, Damaso Marte, and Salomon Torres.  An intriguing trade option: ...

The Very Likely Return of Todd Jones
Published 11/9/2007 by Ian Casselberry <info@blessyouboys.com> at Bless You Boys: Front Page Posts
... in a mid-season trade, posting a 6.75 ERA and giving up 14 runs (and 26 hits) in 18 2/3 innings.  But for whatever reason, maybe he just couldn't get comfortable in a set-up role.  Maybe he struggles coming into high-pressure situations with runners on base.  But maybe something just clicks with him when a save is on the line.  As the Rangers' closer, Gagne converted 16 saves in 17 opportunities, while accumulating a 2.16 ERA.  Detroit might also have its eye on former Rockies closer, Brian Fuentes.  He lost his job to Manny Corpas ...

Above the Fold - Jon Paul Morosi pw3ns Gage and Knobler
Published 11/9/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... in trying to build up interest from other teams in Kenny Rogers. The Tigers showing interest in Rockies reliever Brian Fuentes. That 3 years ago, Carlos Guillen ...

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