Here is a version of the deal I would do:

SEA = Crawford / Jackson

DET = Morrow / Jennings / Brignac

TB = Granderson / G. Laird / Saunders / Aumont

The Tigers have not had a true lead off man since Tony Phillips. Jennings would potentially provide that. I consider Brignac a “C” prospect but he might fill a need in DET. TB does not need offense from the catcher spot and Laird is an elite defensive catcher coming off his career worst offensive year. If TB is thinking contention next year Laird would be a safer bet with a young pitching staff. TB would have to think that Saunders is the real thing to pull the trigger on this version.

Doesn’t really maximize your value. Morrow and Lowe would prob net you a better, less costly pitcher from a lot of other teams, and i really think Morrow > Jackson in 2011 and beyond….and it may not even be close.

Saunders + for Granderson may make some sense, just because you’re basically turning the clock forward on Saunders and have him for several years at the trade off of the increased cost.

The M’s are in a pickle, they have some young talent that’s really close to contributing, but if they wanna compete this year, they prob can’t rely on said players, but those guys are also their best trade chips.

Also, why does everyone seem so opposed to dealing Aardsma?

Seattle may have to throw in another B prospect or two to even things out, but this looks pretty fair. Big gamble for the M’s.

Letsplaytwo, what do Tiger fans think of Avila? His bat seems solid, how’s his D?

DET would be clearing 20$ and receiving a pretty good prospect.

I disagree with your Saunders comment, because you could say that about any prospect. Anyone could turn out to be a 4A player. Saunders struggling in 100 ABs doesn’t prove anything.

I would also want no part of your Morrow/Gillies/reliever for Jackson deal. Terrible deal for the M’s. Jackson just isn’t good enough to command that much in trade (from a smart team).

– Lopez, because Sizemore is rated in the top 5 prospects at the position by most scouts and even if his ankle slows him down in the Spring Santiago could play 2B for a while. Plus that .303 OBP for Lopez is scary

– Saunders, because he just may be a 4-A player

– anyone who is expensive or will be a free agent before 2012. Detroit will shed about $50 million after the 2010 season in bloated contracts. I think Mr. D may be targeting his off season moves to acquire players who will really contribute then.

A deal that I think could work would be Jackson for Morrow and Gillies, and maybe one of the relief prospects. this would put a player in the pipeline in case the Tigers do trade Granderson and Casper Wells is not the answer in CF.

I can’t figure a good three way with Tampa that produces fair return for all three teams.

All depends on the deal, of course. Wouldn’t do a 5-for-1 or something like that, but the three way deal between these teams would allow Detroit to use Granderson or whoever to do some of the heavy lifting.

I’d rather not unload Saunders for one year of Carl Crawford.

Crawford would be interesting but he is a FA after next year so unless you are signing him to an extension he could be a rental player and cost you some good young prospects in the process.

I’m with you. If Morrow is going towards other pieces and Jackson is his replacement, cool. But I would be unwilling to trade Morrow with the primary return being Jackson. I really don’t like Jackson and would rather take my chances with Morrow, hoping he can improve his control.