Tiger's may make Granderson available

by The Franchise on Nov 11, 2009 1:40 PM PST Comment 85 comments

An official of another club confirmed the Tigers are indicating that they would listen to offers for Curtis Granderson, who has been considered a franchise center fielder.

Still, one Tigers official said he would be "surprised" if the team traded Granderson.

Say what? The Tigers will listen to Granderson offers? (Ronald Martinez / Getty Images)

The Tigers are saying they would discuss trade offers for a number of their players, including starter Edwin Jackson, multiple sources told FOXSports.com on Tuesday.

The New York Post reported on its website Wednesday that Granderson is available, but that the Tigers would prefer not to trade him.

Falling revenues and escalating salaries are forcing the Tigers to control costs — even though they had a payroll of more than $130 million this year.

Granderson is signed to a long-term contract but had an inconsistent 2009 season.

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He would be like the anti-Rowand in center

by The Franchise on Nov 11, 2009 1:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

not gritty enough

doesn’t play hard
doesn’t run into walls
has plate discipline

by sfoakbay on Nov 11, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Probably cost to much to get

and WOW is he older than I thought he will be 29

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by say hey nation on Nov 11, 2009 1:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

er 28

say hey nation is the Ralph Nader of McC.-Xanthan

by say hey nation on Nov 11, 2009 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

it’s all downhill from there.

by FPTV on Nov 11, 2009 7:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

UIC = FUCK YEAH!

I kind of love Granderson, although 2009 was an off-year for him.

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by jcb9 on Nov 11, 2009 1:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Nov 11, 2009 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Me too!

I was friends with Wendell Fairley but it looks like he deleted his account. :(

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by jcb9 on Nov 11, 2009 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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by Natto on Nov 11, 2009 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

SAMCRO?

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by bgunn on Nov 11, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Last nights episode was some great TV

by m34josh on Nov 11, 2009 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Needs me some of that fungi.

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by bgunn on Nov 11, 2009 2:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

My new favorite show.

Ever since they set that dude on fire last season.

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by Bhaakon on Nov 11, 2009 3:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

kind of reminds me of

by Giant Voodoo on Nov 11, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

what what

YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL

by heimy25 on Nov 11, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I love Granderson

I think he was the most underrated player in 08 when he had 20+ 2B’s 3B’s HR’s and steals…I would love to get him at the right cost

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by Gobroks on Nov 11, 2009 1:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I like Granderson a lot but fear he would cost way too much for us to acquire. Saying you will listen to offers generally means you have to be blown away to make a deal.

by Hobbes2d on Nov 11, 2009 2:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sabean does love centerfielders!

The article also mentions the Tigers “restocking” their farm system which doesn’t sound good to me. Maybe we can give them Angel V.

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by The Thrill on Nov 11, 2009 2:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Sabean does love centerfielders!

The article also mentions the Tigers “restocking” their farm system which doesn’t sound good to me. Maybe we can give them Angel V.

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by The Thrill on Nov 11, 2009 2:22 PM PST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

I HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME !

/jk

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by nvsfg on Nov 11, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sabean does love centerfielders!

The article also mentions the Tigers "restocking" their farm system which doesn’t sound good to me. Maybe we can give them Angel V.

by Rorsavelt on Nov 12, 2009 3:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we can give them Angel V.

Might be worth a shot.

(Too soon?)

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That comment is not the proper caliber.

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 2:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's not?

Oh shoot. I thought it was.

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 2:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder when there’s a close play at first involving Anvil, if announcers will refer to it as a “bang bang play”.

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 2:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Will be able to throw strong enough call his arm a rifle?

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

And can he still shell a pitcher?

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I want to know if he can still blast ’em over the fence.

by quincy0191 on Nov 12, 2009 2:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are 5.

by Natto on Nov 12, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That sounds like it went off half cocked to me.

Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.

by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

"…Villalona takes the relay…AND GUNS DOWN THE RUNNER AT HOME!"

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But would he be able to barrell someone over?

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are fuckin loaded.

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by bgunn on Nov 12, 2009 2:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This conversation is stupid

Sabean would never pull the trigger on an Anvil trade

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He would leave the saftey on while pulling the trigger.

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I’m the only one who doesn’t find this funny at all. A man is a murder victim whether Anvil did it or not.

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by SFGuy on Nov 12, 2009 3:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t either.

by Natto on Nov 12, 2009 3:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough.

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 3:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

At least they had the courtesy to wait until I was running out of jokes to complain.

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 6:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

For the record

If I ever die in a way that can bring amusement to others, by all means, laugh it up.

by Dan from NM on Nov 12, 2009 9:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I second that

If Dan from NM dies in a way that brings amusement to others, by all means, laugh it up.

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 12, 2009 10:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

However you were to die would be amusing to me.

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by Goofus on Nov 13, 2009 6:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m sure the dead guy doesn’t mind in the least.

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by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 12, 2009 7:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You never were the sensitive type

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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 12, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

More like .45!

amirite?

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by Goofus on Nov 12, 2009 3:04 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

How did Houston get into this?

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by daveinexile on Nov 12, 2009 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I KNEW HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND HE AND I WERE REALLY CLOSE

by sfoakbay on Nov 12, 2009 4:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

He’s one of my favorite non-giants, up there with sizemore. I would be really excited to see him in a giants uni, but I also really doubt it will happen. Interesting to hear he’s kind of available though.

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by raisingcain on Nov 11, 2009 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Great, platoon him with Rowand. Most expensive CF platoon EVAH!

by KCE on Nov 11, 2009 3:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I dont know what it would take...

But I would be very happy to see the Giants make a trade for Granderson. Would it be unreasonable to suggest that he could play Left or even Right — hes a good defender. If so, I am also hoping the Giants would sign Adam LaRoche. Line up would be:
Granderson (LF/RF)
Sanchez (2B)
Panda(3B)
LaRoche(1B)
Rowand (eh maybe) ©
Holtzy/Torres/Valez(LF/RF)
Uribe/Renteria (SS)
Whiteside/Posey ©

by uber on Nov 11, 2009 3:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

if we acquired Granderson and had him play a corner OF position while Rowand played CF, that would be utterly ridiculous

by FluLikeSymptoms on Nov 11, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Why?

Their defensive numbers have been about the same the last three years.

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by Bhaakon on Nov 11, 2009 3:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but Granderson is less likely to see his production fall off a cliff.

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by cornball on Nov 11, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rowand in Right?

Or Left? I am assuming he isnt going anywhere, so figured to leave him at the position he plays. Also, Granderson appears to be a better defender, so could he play other OF positions was my only question. Lastly, start him in CF, I think that is awesome.
Rowand may be better or less harmful in Left. I think the real issue here is not what Granderson would bring as a glove but what he could provide as a top-of-the-order bat.

by uber on Nov 11, 2009 3:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

rowand on bench?

by cazzuno on Nov 11, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Correct answer.

Anyway, you always want your best defensive outfielder in center. Center has the most fair territory to cover and gets the most chances, so you get most defensive value from your best defender by having him play center.

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by cornball on Nov 12, 2009 7:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Left and right depending on who else is in there.

by Rorsavelt on Nov 12, 2009 3:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Curtis Granderson is my favorite non-Giant.

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by jponry on Nov 11, 2009 4:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it’s time for another favorite non-Giants post.

by Natto on Nov 11, 2009 4:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOLPOSTROPHE

by goGSW24 on Nov 11, 2009 4:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Granderson is not worth it

We would have to give up a lot for his inconsistent numbers.
Plus he got 631 ab, I don’t know how many he would get as a giant, and his power would decrease I still hope we sign Eric Byrnes, just give him a chance. He is a gamer.

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by Mike Fox on Nov 11, 2009 4:48 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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by say hey nation on Nov 11, 2009 4:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Be a Gamer!

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by Bhaakon on Nov 11, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I just vomited.

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by jcb9 on Nov 11, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I managed to only vomit a little in my mouth. Vomit still came up, though.

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by cornball on Nov 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

you are advocating signing eric byrnes instead of curtis granderson?

by sfoakbay on Nov 11, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Byrnes?! Seriously?

But I’ll cut you some slack since apparently you’re only in 8th grade

by kimmyg on Nov 11, 2009 7:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

nah

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by haverecords on Nov 11, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

stop making excuses

by sfoakbay on Nov 11, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I won’t.

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by cornball on Nov 12, 2009 7:54 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe it’s the chasm??

by SFGuy on Nov 12, 2009 7:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

This post Byrnes my eyes

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by CB30 on Nov 11, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

that pun Byrnes my soul

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by TexasRanger on Nov 12, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I’m getting a Byrning sensation in my gentleman’s area.

Utter frustration and futility.

by Johnny Disaster on Nov 12, 2009 7:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You’ve got a pretty talented “gentleman’s area”

(totally SFW)

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by Goofus on Nov 13, 2009 6:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

HOW’D IT GET BYRNES?

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by Zetsuboushita on Nov 12, 2009 5:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Granderson’s career numbers v LHP:

.210/.270/.344

I like him too, but if we trade for him it had better be at a platoon player price. Because that’s what he is.

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by Smoke on the Water on Nov 11, 2009 4:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

He’s a heck of a player anyway though.

by Dan from NM on Nov 11, 2009 9:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

+1

He is a “star” player who can’t hit lefties and who has a declining OPS. No thanks, unless v cheap.

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by GiantsFanInExile on Nov 13, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wacky idea...

I’ll pass on Granderson. Even though he is better than all of our outfielders combined, it would be foolish to get him when we “already have a CF.” By “already have a CF” I just mean on the payroll, not like we have a good one.

But I cant believe nobody has brought up Miguel Cabrera. He is GOOD, and YOUNG. Which may be why the Tigers wouldnt deal him. But isnt he signed LOOOONG term to a BIG contract? Seems the best way to lower payroll and still compete would be trade the guy making a lot more than everyone else. Would you rather trade Granderson AND Jackson AND someone else just to get payroll down? Also had the weird off-field issue that might play in our favor. Also seems to have found a way to keep his weight under control. I dont know, might work.

Other wacky idea. Dontrelle Willis… Don’t freak out yet. Dude can hit. His last year in florida had an .856 OPS. Maybe try a Rick Ankiel type thing with him? But without the HGH. Or… dust off the Balco Machine, I dont know. He’d probably be free… Although may be too old for that type of move.

by projectmayhem713 on Nov 12, 2009 4:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Tigers won’t trade Cabrera for anything but a fat package of good prospects. Even though he’s expensive, he’s well worth it. Willis is too overpaid to be valuable. And Granderson or Rowand (probably Rowand) can be moved from CF to LF/RF (probably RF); all outfielders are basically the same and play all three OF positions so they can be swapped around. You just have changes on how good the defense is (Jermaine Dye, for example, could play CF, it would just be a horrible trainwreck).

by quincy0191 on Nov 12, 2009 10:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs