Cold Stove Report

It appears that the Tigers could be on the verge of not signing free agent outfielder J.D. Drew. Drew is, instead, reportedly being sought for the outfield in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are working on finalizing a three team deal that would send Randy Johnson to the Yankees, relieve them of Shawn Green's $16 million contract, and make way for an $11-12 million per year offer to Drew.

I am not shocked by this news. I am not even phased by it at this point. I have come to the realization that the Tigers are going to have trouble signing free agents until they can show they are ready to win. This starts by getting up to the 80 win mark. Win 80 games, and you are right behind the Twins. That will maybe start to turn some eyes to Detroit.

With the re-signing of Inge and Sanchez to $1.35 million one year contracts, they have options. They have two good bats, and decent fielding at third base and center field. The loss of Drew would be harsh at first, but since they didn't have him in the first place, I think it is something we can get past.

Reaction? Disappointed? Happy? Different angle?

-Dan Joseph