“Today it’s great, it’s nice, it’s fine. I love to have David Price. If we win, then I’ll be very satisfied.” That was the quote given by GM Dave Dombrowski after he executed a 3-team trade which sent starter Drew Smyly, prospect Willy Adames, and center fielder Austin Jackson away in an all-out effort to win-now.
Unfortunately, Detroit would not win–getting knocked out by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2014 ALDS. As always, Dombrowski and Illitch would make additions in 2015 in their relentless pursuit to win, but the results were underwhelming–playing to a 48-52 record leading them to the decision to ultimately sell.