It's not that complicated why the Tigers signed Armando Galarraga to a $2.3 million contract - then removed him from their 40-man roster.
I heard from a source, that his representative let the Tigers know he wanted to be traded after they signed free agent Brad Penny to be their fifth starter.
The Tigers would have much more trouble trading Galarraga if there was an arbitration hearing pending next month. From Galarraga's stand point, it makes sense because contracts awarded in arbitration are not guaranteed (just one-sixth if a player is released during spring training). He now has a guaranteed $2.3 million.
I'm not sure, though, what kind of talent he will bring in return. Probably not much. I would expect the Royals to be interested now that Gil Meche has suddenly retired.

I know the Indians are not a good team. I understand their bullpen has just fallen apart of late - and the Tigers should be beating on them like a drum.
But other than a couple poorly played fielding attempts, the Tigers looked like an energized ball club Thursday.
What happened Wednesday night, with the pitching performance of the ages by Armando Galarraga, must be the reason why.
The Tigers had lost eight of their previous 10 games, including four of five at home to Cleveland and Oakland - both bad teams. They were in danger of falling back to .500 and dropping a considerable distance behind the Twins.
Now they look like contenders again. They were at a fork in the road in their season. It appears the Tigers have taken the correct path.