Pudge Rodrgiuez traded to the Yankees?

Question

Tigers Get: Kyle Farnsworth

Yankees Get: Ivan Rodriguez

As a Detroit Tigers Fan, I am happy with this move, because we had Kyle Farnsworth back in 2005 and he has some great stuff. Our full time Catcher will now be Brandon Inge, and our Backup 3rd Baseman is Ryan Raburn.

What are your thoughts on this trade? Who got the better deal and who will benefit more??

Answer 1

I think this is an interesting trade in that both players have no contract for next year.  Obviously, Pudge is a rent-a-player for the Yankees who lost Posada.  He very well might not re-sign with New York next year.  As for Farnsworth, I think whether he re-signs will be the sign for whether Detroit thinks they still have a chance this year.  If they plan on only using him for the remainder of the season, that shows that they believe they can still win it.  If Detroit quickly gives Farnsworth a long-term deal, that shows that Detroit might have given up for this year possibly and is building for the future.  But for now, this looks like a good trade for both sides.

Answer 2

As a Tiger fan I'm a very sorry to see Pudge go. He was the face of the Tigers when he came here in 04 or 05. But Kyle Farnsworth is a great pitcher who could really help us in the playoff race. I think we came out on top on this deal because Inge can catch now and Raburn or Jeff Larish can play 3rd. The Yankees can't really use Pudge as a catcher because they have Posada although he has been having health problems. So the Tigers made a smart move here. But all of Detroit will miss Rodriguez.

Answer 3

well considering im a yankee fan, i think we lost a great relive pitcher. but on the other hand, we got a great catcher who can now be with jose molina cuz posada is out. i think the yanks got a great deal out of it.

Answer 4

yankees because kyle isnt that great cause he allows a hit almost every inning he pitchs

Answer 5

The Yankees will benefit more. The Tigers traded away their future and now they are trading away a great player. I wonder who else they will trade away.  

Answer 6

well the yankees can afford to trade farnsworth because they just got damaso marte as their set-up man. they have a good bullpen with mo rivera, edwar ramirez, dave robertson, jose veras, and brian bruney is coming back soon. they could put rasner as the long man when hughes/kennedy comes back.

i think both teams got a fair share