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Detroit Tigers: Time to Move Anibal Sanchez

Could someone take Anibal Sanchez in trade? The right-handed pitcher has had outstanding seasons with the Detroit Tigers and the Florida Marlins, but he completely fell apart in 2015. He is currently signed through 2017 with an $80 million contract, but there has to be someone who would take the remaining $33 million from Detroit. Red Sox? Cubs? Dodgers? Anyone?

Jul 28, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 28, 2015; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (19) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Sanchez proved himself a useful pitcher with a deceptive release, a low-90’s fastball, a tricky cutter, and a curve that brings swings and misses.