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Cabrera, then a third baseman, was eventually dealt to the Tigers. "When you trade, you have to give up some young players," Manager Mike Scioscia said. "But the talent that was going to leave our organization in that deal, it wasn't equitable." The Marlins insisted second baseman Howie Kendrick be included in any package. They also wanted pitcher Ervin Santana, catcher Jeff Mathis and either infield prospect Brandon Wood or then-pitching prospect Nick Adenhart. The Angels offered Kendrick, Mathis and Adenhart. As acrimony grew between the clubs as the winter meetings began, the Angels pulled Kendrick from their offer, and the Marlins turned their attention to the Tigers. |
Arte Moreno, owner of the Angels, said he thought the club had a trade in place with Florida for Miguel Cabrera twice in December 2007, only to have the deal fall apart because the Marlins increased their demands at the last minute.