Tigers get Aubrey Huff from Orioles

The Tigers, who tried but failed to address their offensive woes before the July 31 deadline, have acquired Aubrey Huff from the Orioles in exchange for minor-league pitcher Brett Jacobson.

Huff was hitting .253 with 13 home runs and 72 RBIs for the Orioles. Huff has slumped in the second half, but his RBI total is still more than any Tiger player has this year.

The Tigers were one of several teams that talked to the Orioles about Huff before the non-waiver deadline. The Giants also showed interest.

Huff has been strictly a first baseman this year with Baltimore, but the Tigers are set with Miguel Cabrera at first. Huff has also played third base (33 games last year) and outfield (last in 2006).

The Tigers are 11th in the American League in runs, ahead of only the A's, Royals and Mariners.


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