If the trades for both Francisco Rodriguez and Cameron Maybin have taught us anything, it is that Al Avila and the rest of the Detroit Tigers’ staff are actively trying to improve the ball club.
The team has resorted to dealing from surplus. Middle-infield prospect Javier Betancourt was dealt for Rodriguez while prospect Gabe Speier and underperforming reliever Ian Krol were flipped for Maybin.
Despite the additions of Rodriguez and Maybin, the Tigers still have a number of needs. Signing a few starting pitchers is perhaps the most obvious set of moves.