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.