idea: Jenkins to the Tigers?

[DHarris34Phan]

LINK

 

Good luck, Detroit.

 

edit: clarified title -- BtA

[Brian the Automator]

To be clear, though, this really isn't a rumor... Just a sportswriters idea on a solution to their outfield problem.

[logan82]

Would this be something that is like the "Matt Wise to the Reds for Adam Dunn" rumor?

[PrinceFielder28]

since when can Jenkins play first?

[craigharmann]

Same thought I had. Left or Right Field, yes. First, never seen that

[Brawndo the Thirst Mutilat]

Maybe in this guy's universe the Tigers might see the strong-armed Jenkins as possibly being useful as a backup catcher, or perhaps even full-time at the position if Ivan Rodriguez continues to fall off a cliff.

[RyDogg66]

Why dont they just resign Bobby Higginson, they're about the same player at this point.

[PlayerHader]

You guys honestly think Jenkins couldn't play first?

[RyDogg66]

You guys honestly think Jenkins couldn't play first?

Not well. If David Ortiz and Mo Vaughn can do it, anyone can, but he hasnt played infield ever, taking shots up the line and scooping short hops from fielders isnt exactly routine.

 

[Brawndo the Thirst Mutilat]

You guys honestly think Jenkins couldn't play first?

 

I don't doubt that he probably could. But I would guess that if the Tigers needed help at another position (say CF depth), the linked author would have painlessly concluded that Jenkins can play there too.

[Brian the Automator]

Jenkins would be somewhat useless at 1B... You neutralize his arm and defense, one of the things that might make him more valuable than a comparable offensive left fielder.

[billyhallfan]

well it better be short term, because Detroit has some major OF depth down on the farm, Granderson isn't old, Ordonez isn't going anywhere soon. Then there is Cameron Maybin, Brent Clevlen, and Gorkys Hernandez may be 2 or more years away, but he is a prototypical leadoff hitter. Hernandez hits to all fields, and can steal bases in his sleep. Cameron Maybin projects as five-tool, unless Jenkins played first, where would they put him?

[RightFieldCoder]

Maybe we can take two of those prospects of their hands for Jenkins http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[billyhallfan]

well i would be happy with just one, Hernandez if he continues to mature and stay with the ball is going to be a great lead-off hitter for years to come. He was the MWL MVP and stole 54 bases...

[Brawndo the Thirst Mutilat]

I'm pretty sure that if we pick up Jenkins' option, he gets 10-5 rights and an automatic no-trade. He'll either be back or the Brewers will get nothing for him.

 

If the Tigers really want Jenkins as a part of their LF solution, maybe they'd let this guy go for a low level prospect or cash or what-have-you:

 

http://thebaseballcube.com/players/R/Ryan-Raburn.shtml

 

Between Dillon and Raburn, I think the Brewers would be extremely likely to have somebody who would outperform Mench as the right-handed half of an outfield platoon with Gross, and bring more versatility to the bench too.

[Brawndo the Thirst Mutilat]

Nevermind - I didn't look closely enough at the bottom of Raburn's numbers. He hit in the majors this year, so he probably can't be had for next to nothing any longer.

[jaybird2001wi]

Again, I am going to start a total Granderson love fest now. I would basically party on the roof of my parents house if the Brewers ever got Curtis Granderson. He is the most underrated centerfielder in the league. I want him on the Brewers and he has a very smart baseball mind. I know it has nothing to do with the thread at hand, but he is the guy I want the most of any position player right now (except ARod).

[dadofandrew]

A 27 year-old AAA vet might be a utility player option, but I'm sure not getting excited about him as a starting LF.