fannation.com - 11/21/2008
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The Red Sox and Tigers have discussed a swap of underperforming shortstop Julio Lugo for underperforming pitcher Dontrelle Willis , a possibility that was first mentioned by Nick Cafardo in the Boston Globe . It seems that both teams are checking out the other player. A close view of ...
baseballreflections.com - 11/19/2008
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baseballreflections.com —
Rumors I have heard rumors that the Tigers
are interested in SS Julio Lugo in exchange for
either SP Dontrelle “ D-Train ” Willis or SP Nate Robertson . Theo , pull the trigger no matter which one of these guys they offer, but especially if it’s Robertson ! Are the Red ...
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This Week’s Hot Stove Red Sox Reflections
bostonherald.com - 11/27/2008
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A week after trading away center fielder Coco
Crisp [ stats ] , the Red Sox [
team stats ] efforts to move shortstop Julio Lugo [ stats ] have stalled. The team had some discussions earlier this month with the Detroit Tigers, who are in the market for ...
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Detroit Tigers lose interest in a Julio Lugo trade
baseballamerica.com - 11/21/2008
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Red Sox talking to Tigers - D-Train for Lugo
Dom D's Mets Fan Blog —
Through Jon Heyman's latest in the rumor mill, he says the Red Sox have interest in trading Julio Lugo for the Tigers' Dontrelle Willis. Both will make about $9 Million dollars in 2009. ...
Lugo for Willis is Still a Possibility
Fenway West - A Boston Red Sox Blog —
SI's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Red Sox and Tigers are still talking deal to swap Julio Lugo and Dontrelle Willis. Fenway West- The Western Home to Red Sox Nation http://www.fenwaywest.com
Sawx may trade disappointing Lugo to Tigers for disappointing Willis
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Leyland Not on Board the D-Train?
Bless You Boys —
... SI.com's Jon Heyman is the latest writer to throw another log into the Julio Lugo-to-Detroit ring of fire. (It burns, burns, burns...!) ...
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Sox trade Lugo for Dontrelle Willis?
overthemonster.com 11/16/2008 — The Globe's Nick Cafardo writes the Red Sox could trade Julio Lugo to the Tigers for a pitcher like Dontrelle Willis:
Detroit - The front office got the word late last week that it could keep the payroll at about $134 million, same as last ...
Red Sox, Tigers talking Lugo deal
mlb.mlb.com 11/17/2008 — The Tigers are looking for shortstop help, and may have the Red Sox's Julio Lugo on their radar screen. The Boston Globe reported on Sunday that Detroit is contemplating a deal with Boston to send either left-hander Nate Robertson or left-hander ...
Red Sox, Tigers talking Lugo deal | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 11/16/2008 — The Tigers are looking for shortstop help, and may have the Red Sox's Julio Lugo on their radar screen. The Boston Globe reported on Sunday that Detroit is contemplating a deal with Boston to send either left-hander Nate Robertson or left-hander ...
Cafardo's Latest: Lugo For Dontrelle?
mlbtraderumors.com 11/17/2008 — Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports on a trade that seems too obvious to actually happen: the Tigers are " contemplating a deal with Boston to send either Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis for Julio Lugo , but some money issues must be ...
Tigers Considering Trading for Julio Lugo
bucsdugout.com 11/17/2008 — MLB.com:
The Boston Globe reported on Sunday that Detroit is contemplating a deal with Boston to send either left-hander Nate Robertson or left-hander Dontrelle Willis to Boston for Lugo, but that some money issues would have to be resolved...
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Willis and Zumaya on the DL
blessyouboys.com 3/29/2009 — The Detroit Tigers answered two key questions this morning by placing Dontrelle Willis and Joel Zumaya on the 15-day disabled list . Zumaya isn't really a surprise, as he's been very slow to recover from a sore shoulder and only thrown one ...
Detroit Tigers Season Wrap Up
baseballreflections.com 11/24/2008 — Everyone in baseball was surprised the Tigers did not vie for a playoff spot last year. In fact, they played more like house cats than Tigers. While their payroll ballooned, their play on the field greatly decreased. Despite having many previous and potential All Stars on their team, Detroit ...
Another Suggestion of Lugo for Robertson (or Willis)
blessyouboys.com 11/3/2008 — In today's Boston Globe , Nick Cafardo stumps for baseball's general managers to make " swap deals ," to get together and exchange their unwanted players amongst each other, hoping that the ol' "change of scenery" might yield some positive results.
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Dontrelle Willis for Julio Lugo? Hmmm…
newengland.comcastsportsnet.com 11/10/2008 — If you’re gonna be stuck with a salary, wouldn’t you rather it be a young left-handed starting pitcher than a no-field, no-hit shortstop?
Tigers place Willis, Zumaya on DL | tigers.com: News
detroit.tigers.mlb.com 3/29/2009 — The Tigers placed southpaw Dontrelle Willis and right-hander Joel Zumaya on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday and returned left-hander Kyle Bloom to the Pirates. Willis, a former 22-game winner, was placed on the DL due to an anxiety disorder. ...
Tigers remain in holding pattern at short —
Major League Baseball News 11/21/2008
The possibility of the Tigers acquiring Julio Lugo from the Red Sox appears far from dead, but it hasn't advanced toward a deal, either. At this point, it's one of Detroit's options as its search for a shortstop likely continues on until Thanksgiving ...
