Roy Oswalt

[kalinecountry]

Says he will take a 1 year contract to prove he is healthy.
No bad one year contracts...well, maybe here if he is looking for similar to what he was making.... but Tigers then don't have to trade the farm for Gio Gonzalez, or signing somewhat less better Saunders.
Gives Turner time in Toledo...
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/12/oswalt-seeks-one-year-deal-interest-picks-up.html
mlbtraderumors

http://www.blessyouboys.com/2011/12/21/2....sign-roy-oswalt
Tigers should try to sign Roy Oswalt.
from blessyouboystigersblog

What do all of you think, should Tigers be interested?

 

[mhughes0021]

Im starting to think we say were interested in a lot of people just to make it sounds like they are doing something this off season. More often then not being interested in someone means we arent going to seriously pursue him or make any serious offers. The second i read an article that we have an interest in someone it makes me aware that we wont sign the guy lol.

 

[kingofdetroit57]

I'd definitely throw some cash at him on a 1yr deal.

 

[spockmaster]

me too.

 

[biggunsbob]

Sign me up for a year... Keep Turner at triple A for a season and don't rush him...

 

[jimrice]

Seems like an ideal place holder for Turner.

 

[kingofdetroit57]

biggunsbob[/color]]Sign me up for a year... Keep Turner at triple A for a season and don't rush him...

Exactly. Turner didn't look ready last season, so I'm not sure I believe anything has changed since then. You know what you'd be getting with Oswalt if he can stay healthy, and the risk is low if he can't.

 

[biggunsbob]

biggunsbob[/color]]Sign me up for a year... Keep Turner at triple A for a season and don't rush him...

Exactly. Turner didn't look ready last season, so I'm not sure I believe anything has changed since then. You know what you'd be getting with Oswalt if he can stay healthy, and the risk is low if he can't.

I agree with you totally...

 

[Mitchrapp]

Seems like an ideal place holder for Turner.

Happy Birthday

 

[tycobb420]

I'm not Fred McGriff, but I do endorse this move!

 

[food4thought]

I wish we could add a lefty, but Oswalt is probably the best pitcher left on the market and is willing to take a one year deal... DD should be all over this

 

[mjsb2]

Oswalt would be a great signing for one year, give Turner some more time in Triple A.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/12/many-teams-in-on-roy-oswalt-no-deal-close.html
Many teams in on Roy Oswalt, no deal close.
from mlbtraderumors

Tigers not mentioned.

 

[buddyboy2121]

There is no such thing as a bad one-year contract. Get it done DD

 

[tigers99888]

I agree with everyone on this thread.. This would help Turner's progression if anything and Oswalt is still a decent starter..

 

[turok]

We (Tigers) need a LHP in the roto something fierce, yeah, it looks like the team could and should easily repeat last season and win the ALCD running away again, with or w/o one, BUT, as we all know all too well shit can and does happen, and that is just during the regular season. I would hate it if the team was forced to deal for obtaining a positional player or two, prior to the trade deadline to remain in contention, due to injuries, slumps, or certain players coming back "down to earth" next season., and have to ignore adding any pitching.

Would really like to see them address this during the off-season, b/c it is fairly obvious that they are likely going to go with 2 IF positions and one OF being in platoon, and I am not really liking most of whom they are planning to use.

 

[wolverinetiger7]

The Tigers should get a lefty and Saunders is one of the top available free agent LH pitcher if they could get him for 2 yrs 16 million. On the Tigers he could be move up in the rotation I feel over Porcello. That said, can't beat a one year deal and for a little more you could get Oswalt who is a righty which is what I would do and let Turner, etc develop. Except for last year has been an innings eater and healthy for several years. Tigers don't seem to be in a spending mood this year so that sucks so far.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/roy-oswalt-potential-steal/
Roy Oswalt, a potential steal.
from fangraphs

 

[turok]

Now that Yoennis is playing winter ball, teams that are serious suitors will obviously want to take a more and unfortunately longer "wait 'n see" approach before they will begin to initiate negotiations with Cespedes' agent.

That may/will affect most if not all of the players remaining w/o being signed or contacted, while dragging out the whole process during the remainder of this off-season. Tigers are reportedly all-in on Yoennis, until they are outbid or reach their limit as to how much they will offer. So until that situation becomes resolved, it is probably unlikely that DD will spend money on obtaining any other remaining FAs. The Tigers "could" very well lose out on any, that they have a real need for as a result.

 

[kalinecountry]

http://motorcitybengals.com/2012/01/14/roy-oswalt-would-you-risk-your-8-million/
Roy Oswalt: Would You Risk Your $8 Million?
from mcb-tb

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