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In a post-deadline trade -- meaning players can still be traded, but have to clear waivers first -- the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers have bolstered their bench by acquiring the versatile Aubrey Huff. In return the Orioles received Brett Jacobson, a right-handed reliever currently pitching in advanced Single-A ball. "Huff is a quality major league hitter, who adds a left-handed bat to our lineup and brings versatility to our club with his ability to play numerous positions," Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said in a press release.
Huff is a 32-year-old who can play any corner on the field (first base, third base, left field or right field). He's having a disappointing season when viewed through the lens of what he did last year. In 2008, Huff hit .304 with 32 home runs, 108 RBI and a .912 OPS. This season he's hitting just .253 with a well-below-average .725 OPS. He has 13 home runs and 72 RBI.
On the Tigers, he looks to provide depth and left-handed pop in several different areas. They could give Brandon Inge the occasional day off at third, use Miguel Cabrera or Magglio Ordonez at DH while plugging Huff in their respective fielding spots. He could play left instead of Marcus Thames or Ryan Raburn, or Huff could simply DH himself. This appears to be the role Carlos Guillen is filling right now, but having extra options never hurts.
As for the Orioles, they will likely be using Ty Wigginton (1B), Melvin Mora (3B) and Luke Scott (DH) every day until the end of the 2009 season. Looking to the future, the O's could stand an upgrade at each corner infield spot to go with their young and talented outfielders, catcher and starting pitchers. They are stockpiling young talent and appear poised for a breakout season -- as soon as 2010, possibly. Jacobson is currently 1-3 with a 3.74 ERA this season, so he's a long-term project.
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