As the 2015 trade deadline approaches, the faithful fans of the Detroit Tigers, and likely the team’s front office, are split between buy and sell.
However, in the end, only Mike Ilitch’s opinion matters. Furthermore, it seems unlikely that he approves any course of action in which David Dombrowski dismantles his team.
So, Detroit is left with just one realistic option. For just as unlikely as it is that Detroit sells, it is equally unlikely that they have the pieces necessary to acquire Johnny Cueto, or another top tier piece. If Ilitch and the Tigers are keen on contending, they must pick and choose from the next level of available players.