The countdown is underway.
As of Monday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers are maintaining their high asking prices for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and right-hander Michael Lorenzen leading up to Tuesday's 6 p.m. trade deadline, according to multiple industry sources.
The asking price for Rodriguez, despite his opt-out clause and 10-team no-trade clause, is believed to be higher than the asking price for Lorenzen. Several postseason contenders, including the Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks, need help in the starting rotation.
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The Tigers seem motivated to trade Rodriguez by Monday night, according to a source, before beginning a two-game series Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.