Photo: Aurelio Rodriguez
Sept. 30, 1979
Hey guys, what are some of the best trades the Tigers ever made? One would have to be Jim Campbell's 1971 deal with the Senators, when he unloaded Denny McClain, Don Wert, Elliott Maddox and Norm McRae in exchange for Joe Coleman, Eddie Brinkman and Aurelio Rodriguez (who at the time was the only MLB player to have all five vowels in his first name).
Coleman would win 20 games twice for Detroit (and 19 another time) while Brinkman and Rodriguez anchored the left side of the infield for years. Rodriguez remains the best defensive third baseman I ever saw.
It is still very early, but the Miguel Cabrera trade will be the best trade the Tigers will ever make. I say this with no hesitation. He is a HOF waiting to happen and will be in Detroit for a long time.
ReplyDeleteAndrew Miller will wash out. Cameron Maybin will be a good player for a lot of years.
geesh Bill, you failed to mention the other part of the trade - Dontrelle Willis - will he ever make it back to his earlier form?
ReplyDeleteChuck, if Dontrelle can make it back, it is a bonus. Miguel is SPECIAL!!!!
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