Despite the Rays' recent surge in the wild card standings, they decided to get what they can for David Price before he becomes a free agent.
The Detroit Tigers have acquired David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays before the trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports. The deal is a three-way trade including the Seattle Mariners, who are receiving Austin Jackson, according to Bob Dutton. The Rays are receiving left-hander Drew Smyly from the Tigers as well as Nick Franklin from the Mariners.
The 2012 American League Cy Young Award winner and a four-time All-Star, Price has posted a 3.11 ERA and a league-leading 170⅔ innings in 2014, striking out 189 and walking just 23. He'll become part of a strong rotation that already featured Justin Verlander, Anibal Sanchez, and Max Scherzer.
The 27-year-old Jackson was in the middle of another solid, if underwhelming season, hitting .270/.330/.397 with excellent defense. He's under team control through next season.
The Rays have been expected to trade Price for some time due to their limited financial situation. Price will be eligible for arbitration for the last time after this season, and given his performance and $14 million salary, he can expect a nice raise in 2015. If Price is not signed to an extension between now and the end of next season, he should expect to receive a qualifying offer before hitting free agency.
Tampa Bay fans have probably already reconciled with his departure, but to actually see him in a different uniform might be a little disheartening even though if they get a solid return.
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