Tigers - Cardinals Trade 1-10-17 7:24 pm ET

[Mets Donations Accepted]

After some intense negotiations the Tigers and Cardinals have reached an agreement.

Cardinals get:
Clayton Kershaw 17m (2017)
9M pd in 2017
Billy Hamilton .5m (p-2017)
JJ Hardy 4.5m (2018)
Jose Alvarez .5m (p-2018)
Alex Blandino .5m (p-n/a)

Tigers get:
Marcus Stroman 4m (2021)
Mark Trumbo 4m (2019)
Mark Melancon 3m (2017)
Hector Neris .5m (p-2018)
Bobby Bradley .5m (p-n/a)

This is pretty easy from the Tigers side. Kershaw was a luxury that did us no good. On an expiring deal at $17m, this team doesn't have the pieces or cap room to be serious contenders this year as currently constructed. We ate some money to maximize the return and we got multiple useful pieces for years to come. It's never an easy decision to move the best pitcher in baseball but in this case it was a necessary one for this team to take a step in the right direction. Thanks to the Cardinals for working through the discussions

[RyanJames5]

confirms.

This deal took a little bit of work but in the end I feel like we both got what we wanted. Kershaw is the best in baseball and a definite upgrade to my rotation. I needed that anchor after losing Jose Fernandez and getting him without losing much cap space or creating any giant holes is huge. I didn't mind including Trumbo as I'm not s believer in his ability to repeat his huge power numbers most anywhere he ends up and I feel like I can replace an RP or two. The added depth in the middle infield is very nice with Hardy coming my way as well. Thanks again for sticking with it.

[kidd5jersey]

 

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[LockedNLoaded]

 

[Anthony]

 

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Trade approved 4-0

Fantraxed 1-12-17

[BHows]

 

Trade approved 4-0

Fantraxed 1-12-17