Why J.D. Martinez To The Giants Is Highly Unlikely
f the many teams J.D. Martinez has been linked to in trade rumors, the San Francisco Giants have popped up the most.
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f the many teams J.D. Martinez has been linked to in trade rumors, the San Francisco Giants have popped up the most.
According to Ken Rosenthal, Sanchez has been drawing interest from opposing teams.
Martinez and Kinsler were viewed as valuable trade chips entering this offseason given their steady production and affordable contracts.
"It's so much easier to talk about trading people and a lot harder to actually trade them..."
For many Tigers fans, this offseason has been a stressful one.
"We do plan to be aggressive in the Rule 5. As a matter of fact, while I'm here, I have my guys studying it right now," general manager Al Avila told MLB Network on Tuesday morning from the Winter Meetings in Maryland.
See many of your favorite Tigers players and coaches up close at photo stations, autograph tables and on three separate stages featuring Q & A sessions, seminars and clinics.
Nothing yet on the other top trade targets — Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and possibly two Detroit fixtures, slugger Miguel Cabrera and pitcher Justin Verlander.
Per MLB's new collective bargaining agreement, the Tigers would be hit with a 30 percent luxury tax (on the overage) if their payroll exceeds $195 million next season.
The 10-year agreement will give Fanatics licensing rights to manufacture replica gear and distribute merchandise.
The Tigers are going to be forced to promote from within or search the free agent market for an answer.
2016 American League Rookie of the Year Award Winner Michael Fulmer will be signing autographs at Comerica Park on Saturday, December 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The D Shop.
Just about every Tigers star has been mentioned in trade rumors this offseason, from Justin Verlander and Miguel Cabrera to Ian Kinsler and J.D. Martinez.
Rumors have been swirling this offseason that the Detroit Tigers are willing to trade some of their best players in an effort to shed payroll.
Cabrera signed an eight-year, $248 million contract extension with the Tigers in 2014.
