Report: Tigers Interested In Rockies' Closer John Axford
By: Mike Sullivan
@mikesullivan
The Detroit Tigers have inquired about Colorado Rockies closer John Axford, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports.
Axford, age 32, is 16 for 17 in save opportunities this season. He's posted a 2.36 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and has a 25/11 strikeout to walk ratio in 26.2 innings.
He's had to miss time during this season to be with his son, who suffered rattlesnake bites in March. Axford is owed the remainder of his $2.6 million salary and will be arbitration eligible next season.
Jon Morosi also reported that the Tigers are no longer certain to be "buyers" at the trade deadline on July 31st.
