Tigers Trade for Capuano
By Charlie Wilmoth
[May 6 at 8:58pm EST]
With starters Anibal Sanchez and Rick Procello on the shelf for the next month or so, with a torn finger ligament and an elbow injury, respectively; The Detroit Tigers have completed a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers for former starter Chris Capuano, reports John Heyman of CBS.
The Tigers probably wouldn't be in this position, but injuries to Drew Smyly and Octavio Dotel have completely depleted their pitching staff. The Dodgers had a surplus of starting pitching after acquiring Zach Grenkie this past winter.
Detroit parts ways with hard throwing pitching prospects Alex Burgos and Edgar De La Rosa, both 22 years old. Burgos, the 5'11" lefty is believed by many to be the better of the two pitchers, and will start at the AAA level. De La Rosa is a very raw, 6'6" righty that could blossom into something special down the road. He has a good frame and throws hard, but may end up in the bullpen if he can't correct recent control issues. It'll be interesting to see how the Dodgers use these guys down the road.
"I'm ecstatic that I have the opportunity to start again, and be a part of a great ballclub like the Detroit Tigers," said Capuano.
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