The Final 9

Today the news came out that the Tigers traded Pudge Rodriguez to the Yanks for Kyle Farnsworth.

My gut reaction was what in the hell is Dombroski thinking? I was looking forward to Pudge playing his final season in Detroit to standing O's all over the league and going into the hall as a Tiger. Now, nothing.

I was watching the Tigers game against the Tribe and before the game was interviews with Leyland, Dombrowski, and Pudge. The whole thing became a little clearer.

Leyland stated that Pudge was not going to be offered a contract next year and that the decision to make Inge the everyday catcher for 09 was already decided. He further stated that Pudge playing 3 out of 5 games was getting on Pudge's nerves as well, as he wants to play everyday. And the Tigers are trying to get Inge some time behind the plate.

Dombrowsk stated that the deal for Pudge came very suddenly and that Farnsworth can help the team now and that the Tigers are very comfortable with Inge behind the plate.

Pudge for Farnsworth....