The Tigers inquired about the availability of Florida Marlins' left-hander Dontrelle Willis this week, according to one National League executive with knowledge of those discussions. This is not the first time the Tigers have asked about Willis. They considered trading for him during the 2005-06 off-season but instead signed Rogers to satisfy their need for an established starter. They would need to assemble the most compelling package of young talent among potential suitors, and their ability to do that has been compromised by the trade of prospects Jair Jurrjens and Gorkys Hernandez to Atlanta for shortstop Edgar Renteria.