Freddy Sanchez is an excellent hitter, who can play third base and help the Tigers immensely. He has an $8 million contract option for next season that kicks in if he has 635 plate appearances this year, which he will easily reach. It is not unreasonable for the first season he is eligible for free agency. He would replace Placido Polanco at second base next season. The guy did win a batting title.
The Pirates have not been asking too much for their players. Consider this: They essentially traded Nate McLouth to Atlanta for former Tigers prospect Gorkys Hernandez, who was the key prospect in the deal. Reliever John Grabow would really help the Tigers, too.

- One of the reasons Sanchez is on the block is because he publicly criticized the Pirates for the McLouth trade.

- David Weathers would fit the Tigers. Doesn’t seem like the Reds will pick up a $4 million-plus option on his contract for next season. The buyout is just $400,000. He would be an ideal addition to the Tigers bullpen. At 39, he still has pretty good "stuff." Has 13 holds this season and lots of closing experience.

- I get the feeling if Michigan is .500 or worse this coming season, there will be an groundswell to oust Rich Rodriguez he may not survive. And I’m not sure if that would be fair to Rodriguez.

- How good is Bryant Johnson? This will be a golden opportunity for him because every team is going to roll its coverages toward Calvin Johnson. If Bryant Johnson is any good, it should be like stealing candy from a baby for him.

- The Lions worked out Cleo Lemon? Just what "The Motor City" needs - a QB named Lemon. Then again, Chester worked out pretty well back in the day, didn’t he?