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    Tigers acquire Gerald Laird for prospects

    Rosenthal: Tigers finalize deal for Laird; eye Punto, Everett
    Posted by Scott Warheit December 08, 2008 06:43AM
    Categories: Breaking News, Top Sports
    The Detroit Tigers have found their new catcher. According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Tigers and Texas Rangers have finalized terms on a deal which will send catcher Gerald Laird to the Tigers for two minor league prospects.

    December 8, FoxSports.com: The Detroit Tigers have filled one of their prime offseason needs, acquiring catcher Gerald Laird from the Rangers for Double-A right-hander Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect, according to a major-league source.

    Laird, a strong defensive catcher, is a .255 career hitter with a .306 on-base percentage. He earned $1.6 million last season in his first year of arbitration, and is two years from free agency.

    The Tigers also are seeking an inexpensive solution at shortstop, a position in which they are considering free agents Adam Everett and Nick Punto, with Everett the apparent preference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glen Davis
    Don't cry MoTown.
    Find a new slant.

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    I hope he enjoys being the backup catcher.

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    Nice trade for the Tigers. Laird is an above average hitter compared to most catchers, if he can hit .270-.280 it will be well worth it. At least Laird will be able to keep the seat warm for a couple years before Dusty gets the full-time jig.

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    He's fat, isn't he?

    He'll fit right in.
    Find a new slant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glenn
    He's fat, isn't he?

    He'll fit right in.

    Yeah, he's a bit on the 'chunky' side. Kind of like Rod Barajas.

    Inge has to be loving this trade, he gets his 3B job back despite hitting .180

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glenn
    He's fat, isn't he?

    He'll fit right in.


    Naw. He looks like he'll be competing with Granderson for the highest number of stolen bases for the team...

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    He hit .299 away from Texas, .258 at home. What can we expect in Comerica?

    He hit .571 here last year (7 at bats though).
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    Quote Originally Posted by WTFchris
    He hit .299 away from Texas, .258 at home. What can we expect in Comerica?

    He hit .571 here last year (7 at bats though).
    I think we can safely assume fat.
    Find a new slant.

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    He'll be spending a lot of time on the Pepsi Porch? (eating pizza, not hitting home runs there)
    Phil Wenneck: The man purse. You actually gonna wear that or are you just fuckin' with me?
    Alan Garner: It's where I keep all my things. Get a lot of compliments on this. Plus it's not a purse, it's called a satchel. Indiana Jones wears one.

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