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Originally Posted by txdome
Tigers are rumored to be asking for an established young star and a Jose Quintana like package in return Matt Boyd. Avila is taking goofball pills. Also, why would they want to get rid of their top pitcher with 3 years of control left, for another MLB player? He also hasn't had a QS in five weeks sitting on an 4.13 era. Tigaaazzzz
Quintana had a 4.49 ERA with years of control left at the time of that midseason trade. Also all but a handful of teams are still at least in WC contention, doesn't hurt to shoot for the moon.
Also you answered your own question. They don't want to get rid of him unless the price is good.