Tigers Trade Bautista
-Dexter Sports
5:25 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
The Tigers have traded pitcher Denny Bautista to the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon.
Due to the impressive performance of youngster Freddy Dolsi, and the return of Joel Zumaya to the pen, The Tigers had to make a choice. That decision was to trade Denny Bautista.
In 19 innings of major league work, Bautista posted a 3.32 ERA. He was acquired by the Tigers from the Rockies in exchange for Jose Cappellan. Bautista should remain in the major league bullpen in Pittsburgh.
The Tigers received RHP Kyle Pearson in the deal. Pearson is currently sporting a 6.85 ERA in split time between Hi A and AA. Pearson projects to be a future closer. In 2007 he had 7 saves in limited innings. Here is a deeper look into the righty.
5:25 PM
Dexter-Sports Inbox
The Tigers have traded pitcher Denny Bautista to the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon.
Due to the impressive performance of youngster Freddy Dolsi, and the return of Joel Zumaya to the pen, The Tigers had to make a choice. That decision was to trade Denny Bautista.
In 19 innings of major league work, Bautista posted a 3.32 ERA. He was acquired by the Tigers from the Rockies in exchange for Jose Cappellan. Bautista should remain in the major league bullpen in Pittsburgh.
The Tigers received RHP Kyle Pearson in the deal. Pearson is currently sporting a 6.85 ERA in split time between Hi A and AA. Pearson projects to be a future closer. In 2007 he had 7 saves in limited innings. Here is a deeper look into the righty.
