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Tigers already plotting their next moves — 8:17 p.m.
Tuesday's three-team blockbuster hasn't been officially announced, but the Tigers have already started planning their next series of moves.
As a matter of fact, they have no choice but to do so.
Their 40-man roster is currently full. Once the deal becomes official — Curtis Granderson and Edwin Jackson out; Austin Jackson, Phil Coke, Max Scherzer, Daniel Schlereth in — that number would stand at 42.
So, the Tigers must trim two players from their roster between now and the trade announcement.
One major league source said they are willing to move left-handed reliever Bobby Seay, who is in his final year of arbitration eligibility. That would make sense, since both Coke and Schlereth are left-handed relievers. And Detroit could save money by moving Seay, since he's in line to earn roughly $2 million in 2010.
Seay had a good 2009 season, going 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in a career-best 67 appearances. But he retired only one of the final eight batters he faced, as he suffered from the effects of an injured pectoral muscle at the end of the year.
The source said Detroit is also willing to move catcher Dusty Ryan and infielder/designated hitter Jeff Larish, both of whom currently occupy roster spots. -- Jon Paul Morosi
Does getting Granderson hurt Yanks' bid for Doc? — 6:42 p.m.
The Yankees acquisition of outfielder Curtis Granderson makes it more challenging for them to work out a deal to acquire right-handed pitcher Roy Haladay from Toronto, according to major league sources.
To acquire Granderson from Detroit in a three-team deal that also involved Arizona, the Yankees gave up right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy, left-handed pitcher Phil Coke and outfielder Austin Jackson.
While the Yankees focus is on winning at the big league level, general manager Brian Cashman has also been careful not to strip the farm system, which is why after giving up the players to acquire Granderson will make it hard for the Yankees to put together the type of package Toronto wants. The Blue Jays focal point has been catching prospect Jesus Montero.
The Yankees still need pitching but indications are they could decide to turn to free agency, possibly even making a run at John Lackey, because they addressed the outfield field by signing Granderson, which means they don't have to be as concerned about re-signing Hideki Matsui and Johnny Damon, both of whom are free agents. -- Tracy Ringolsby
UPDATED: D-backs had reasons for dealing Scherzer — 4:49 p.m.
Several rival executives already are questioning the Diamondbacks for giving up right-hander Max Scherzer and left-hander Daniel Schlereth for right-handers Edwin Jackson and Ian Kennedy in their nearly completed three-team blockbuster with the Yankees and Tigers.
The D-backs, though, have their reasons for making the deal.
First and foremost, they view Scherzer as a reliever, not a starter; Scherzer's mechanics remain a concern for many scouts.
Schlereth already is a reliever, so the Diamondbacks — in their view — are effectively trading two relievers for two starters.
The downside for Arizona?
Jackson slumped in the second half of last season, is under club control for only two more years and is almost certain to leave as a free agent — he is represented by Scott Boras.
Kennedy, meanwhile, has yet to prove that he can be even a back-of-the-rotation starter, though his chances for success should improve in the National League. -- Ken Rosenthal
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