Tigers Get Their Catcher

[love_that_reefer]

A source told FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal that the Rangers have agreed to trade Gerald Laird to the Tigers for Guillermo Moscoso and a second prospect.
It looks like a nice trade for the Tigers. Moscoso could be a No. 3 starter, and the Tigers can scarcely afford to give up pitching. However, he's already 25, he's yet to pitch above Double-A and he has a history of significant shoulder issues. The second prospect is a 17-year-old who spent last year in the DSL, according to Rosenthal. Laird gives the Tigers the reliable regular catcher they weren't going to find in free agency. He's under control for two more years and will likely make about $3 million in 2009.

MLB.com is also reporting this so it shouldn't be like the Jack Wilson rumor. Carlos Melo is the other player going to the Rangers. Laird is a good defensive catcher who has found success at the plate when he plays under 100 games. The Tigers might have to find a quality backup unless they think Inge can do the job. Looks like a good deal for the Tigers considering the question marks surrounding the players they gave up. Now its time to get some pitching.

[Kingdom]

He's a better hitter on the road than at home, so he's not actually a product of Arlington. Solid move.

[DirtyKash]

Does this mean that Jarrod Saltalamachchcchchchichchia is finally going to get the chance to be the starter in Texas?

[Saber]

Boston is now concerned.