no Inge.

I think Wuertz is too valuable to our bullpen to give up

I was concerned about Wuertz' durability, and open to trading him over the Winter, but he seems fine now, and we shouldn't let him go.

However, I hope Hendry investigates Lahey or Ascanio for Freddy Guzman, to fill our backup CF spot.

Also, the Tigers' fifth starter isn't clear. Maybe Detroit is proposing a Marquis for Inge swap, and asking for Wuertz in the deal.

Unless we get something great, the Tigers are going to be awesome offensively, if they wont Wuertz they better pony up.

I always thought Wuertz was a forgetten guy in the pen, and in this case, its a good reason because he is solid.,

be interested all they want, but Wuertz is an established middle relief arm that we need.

wuertz is worth more than some tigers garbage. thames is a strikeout king with absolutely no speed. if hendry was gonna do some garbage deal like this he should just sign kenny lofton and see what happens.

Where would he play? Were not gonna add a bench player for a strong arm in the bullpen. He was so valuable last year, ranking 2nd in the league in percentageof inherited runners scored. Of course, he was second to Marmol.

than Thames or Inge with his contract. How would you guys feel about Inge if the Tigers paid over half the contract? He wouldn't be totally useless if he could play both CF and C.

What about Ryan Raburn?

... is anything more than a rumor. The Cubs' interest in Inge, I had thought, was debunked a month ago.

Jacque Jones.

Terrible idea. Its from a Detroit writer, so maybe it is wishful thinking on his part. I wouldn't want Inge or Thames on this team at all, including a scenario where they eat Inge's contract, unless we can throw Inge back to the Orioles and some how get Sherril in the deal that shall not be named.

what is it exactly that makes Weurtz so special that you wouldn't trade him for a needed piece? I realize that he has quietly established himself as an above average reliever, however he's been relegated to middle relief, and that role doesn't appear to be changing this year. Further, Kevin Hart seems to be quickly moving up the food chain, with guys like Ceda Ascanio not far behind. Aren't we overvaluing the position just a bit?

Frankly, the Cubs turn out RH ML relievers like smokers go through fags, so if someone offers fair value that can fill a need for Michael, I won't shed a tear.

...to strand opposing runners is truly remarkable. And you just can't overstate the importance of his success in this area. I think if Hendry even thought about trading him for a backup outfielder, Lou would rip Jimbo's cell phone from his hand and deposit it somewhere that the Arizona sun does not shine.

Wuertz could be available, but not so much to the Tigers, and this leak of Wuertz' name could be a move to increase interest in two other teams whose rosters I think match up better for the Cubs in trade possibilities - the Indians and the White Sox.

I think Brandon Inge would be good to get. He can catch play third and play outfield.

can rake. 882 ops in 2006. too bad he cant play center.