The Tigers have shown interest in Colorado Rockies relief pitcher John Axford. Could he be headed to Detroit?
The Detroit Tigers are believed to be one of several teams interested in Rockies reliever John Axford and have inquired on the 32-year-old, according to FOX Sports' Jon Morosi. Axford has 16 saves in 17 opportunities for Colorado this season, along with a 2.36 ERA.
Of interest with Axford is team control. He's under contract through 2016, so trading for him would be much like Joakim Soria or hypothetically Jose Veras -- a lockdown reliever who isn't just a rental.