Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis are both heading to Detroit.
The 2006 American League Champions, the Detroit Tigers have just made a blockbuster deal with the Florida Marlins.
Florida and Detroit have reached a preliminary agreement that will send star third baseman Miguel Cabrera and left-hander Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers for a package of young players headlined by outfielder Cameron Maybin and left-hander Andrew Miller.
Detroit also sent catcher Mike Rabelo and right-handers Burke Badenhop, Eulogio De La Cruz and Dallas Trahern to Florida.
The deal immediately raises questions about the future of current Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge. Inge is set to make $6.3 million this season, $6.3 million in 2009 and $6.6 million in 2010. The acquisition of Cabrera and Willis will add close to $20 million to the Tigers' payroll.
Florida didn't even approach the Tigers until Tuesday morning. The Marlins told the Tigers they could have the two stars for those six players, then Detroit called back about two hours later and agreed.
This trade makes Detroit's lineup number one in Baseball. The Angels had the best lineup in Baseball with the addition of Torii Hunter until last night. The trade of Willis and Cabrera means there are no members of the 2003 Florida Marlins left with the team.
The Angels and Tigers right now are both Postseason Bound.Will these two meet up in the 2008 American League Championship Series?
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