Tiger Geist

For little risk, Detroit traded for Jhonny Peralta today. For two weeks, Peralta is the Tiger’s average to below average third baseman. Upon Brandon Inge’s return, Peralta becomes Detroit’s below average shortstop or DH.

Based on his age, Peralta could turn it around. But you assume that, going into a major contract year at age 28, Jhonny would have enough motivation to have a career year. Right.

My biggest problem with the trade? Earlier this year I thought to myself, “I feel bad for the Cleveland fans who have to convince themselves that Jhonny Peralta is a good player”. Now I’m trying to convince myself.

On one side, Detroit removes one rookie bat from the lineup. On the other side, Jeff Larish is probably going to hit .250 on his own. No reason to grab Perslta to do the same.