Four-plus years ago, Placido Polanco got run out of Philadelphiaùthey do that a lot in that townùbecause the Phanatics wanted to see Chase Utley, and pronto, play second base. So quick to rid themselves of Polanco were the Phillies that they accepted a soon-to-be felon from the Tigers, pitcher Ugie Urbina, in a straight up heist.
It wasn't quite Lou Brock-for-Ernie Broglio but it wasn't Rocky Colavito-for-Harvey Kuenn, either. At least the Phillies had Utley as their ace in the hole.
Polanco is back in Philly, again nudged out of a job by a youngster who plays second base.
This time it's Scott Sizemore who has forced Polanco out, as the Tigers made their decision known loud and clear when they didn't offer Polanco salary arbitration by this week's d ...
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Detroit Tigers Let Placido Polanco Go, But It Makes Good Business Sense
Posted: 4th December 2009 by Greg Eno in MLBComments Off on Detroit Tigers Let Placido Polanco Go, But It Makes Good Business Sense