Galarraga likey to be traded

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Tigers “likely” to trade Armando Galarraga
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Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski told Jason Beck of MLB.com earlier today that trade talks involving Armando Galarraga are progressing, adding that a deal “is likely.”

Galarraga was designated for assignment by the club earlier this week, just one day after the two sides avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract. The 29-year-old right-hander became expendable once the team finalized a contract with Brad Penny.

Galarraga went 4-9 with a 4.49 ERA across 24 starts and one relief appearance with the Tigers last season. Sure, he was robbed of a perfect game, but don’t let that overshadow the fact that he just isn’t a very good starting pitcher. Galarraga had an underwhelming 74/51 K/BB ratio over 144 1/3 innings in 2010 and also gave up 21 home runs. For a guy that doesn’t miss many bats, his 48.9 percent fly ball rate from last season is troubling.

The Tigers will probably be able to find him a home somewhere, but he shouldn’t be counted on as anything besides a fifth starter.

-HBT

 

[RipCity32]

Yeah, really no spot left for him on the team. Wonder where he will end up.

 

[Lake Louise]

It'd suck to see him go because he is a great guy to have in the clubhouse, but it's a business, and he hasn't done a lot to prove he belongs somewhere on the team. If he did stay, his best chance would be long reliever, but not starter. If we do trade him, hopefully he finds a spot where he'll get playing time and do well.

 

[Phil The Thrill]

I feel bad for the kid. Jim Joyce ruined his perfect game and now he is having a tough time finding work and fitting in.

 

[Giantmetfan07]

I think the Mets should at least try to acquire him. He would still allow us to have that financial flexibility moving forward, and he's a low-risk option seeing as we wouldn't have to give up a lot.

Plus, he could definitely compete with Capuano and Young for that 5th spot in the rotation.