Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies Interested in Martin Prado
by Marisa Ingemi on Nov 14, 2011 5:02 PM EST
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PrintSources have told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Atlanta Braves second baseman Martin Prado. Prado has been on the trading block for some time now, and there have been rumors swirling ever since.
The report says that the Tigers were interested in signing Aaron Hill before he agreed to a two year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Prado, who was the starting second baseman for the National League in this year's all star game, looks like their new focus.
The Tigers would be willing to trade Delmon Young for the second baseman, sources say. Young was a September hero in Detroit after the Tigers claimed him off waivers from the Minnesota Twins in late August. A key factor for the Tigers is that Young would be worth more in arbitration than Prado will be in this upcoming season.
Detroit is also plentiful in the out field, so this would be a fair trade for them. And now as Troy Reneck from the Denver Post writes, the Colorado Rockies could also make a run for Prado with Mark Ellis signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier today.
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Ok, no disrespect intended.
I do enjoy this site but I can’t understand this? First it is Seth Smith of the Rockies and now Young from Detroit. Of course both teams would be interested in trading those guys for Prado. He is better than both of them. But how does either trade help the Braves? Prado is our backup 3rd Basemen as well as starting LF. We are light on RH power, what additional pieces could you see coming from either team that would benefit us? Looking at what they have, I just don’t see a good match for our needs. What do you think?
by jdmarine on Nov 15, 2011 9:15 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Young would be a good fit
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by Marisa Ingemi on Nov 15, 2011 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Young is a borderline nontender
on many clubs other than the Tigers. He isn’t an upgrade over Prado. Also, you must take into account that Prado is Chippers insurance policy. If the Braves trade him then who steps in when Chipper gets hurt or misses games? Brooks Conrad? I think it is possible that his value to the Braves is much higher than it would be for any interested teams. Young won’t get it done. Gotta be more coming back than that.
by jdmarine on Nov 15, 2011 10:13 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Brooks Conrad.
Ouch.
I think Young would be an ok fit in Atlanta, but yes, the Braves probably could do better.
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by Marisa Ingemi on Nov 15, 2011 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I hope you are right.
Honestly, I just don’t see anyone out there that would really be willing to give Atl what they need. I don’t think Prado will be traded, JJ is goner though!
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