Second base, as much anguish as it has caused Tigers' fans this season, is not the club's primary need as the trade deadline approaches.
It is pitching. It is starting and relief.
I see getting a solid right-handed reliever for the bullpen as a priority. Do you trust Ryan Perry? Phil Coke should definitely be a plus in the bullpen.
I feel the Tigers may need another starter. We'll see what Charles Furbush does on Monday, but Rick Porcello and Brad Penny have been shaky. Also, it is a question whether Max Scherzer is an authentic No. 2 starter behind Justin Verlander.
The Astros could be willing trade partners. Wandy Rodriguez is signed long-term, but expensive. Brett Myers has a contract through 2012 - and is signed for 2013.
One thing about second base, there are players at that position who could be available. I still think the best fit for the Tigers among them is San Diego's Orlando Hudson. He has hit .282 since coming off the disabled list in June. Mark Ellis is off the market. He was traded to Colorado.