On December 5, the Tigers pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Florida Marlins, with starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis and third-baseman Miguel Cabrera arriving from Florida. The Tigers send in exchange backup catcher Mike Rabelo, top outfielding prospect Cameron Maybin, top pitching prospect Andrew Miller, and three other minor leaguers.
On December 5, the Tigers made a pivotal trade with the Florida Marlins, acquiring key players Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera from Florida. In return, they sent Mike Rabelo, Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller, and other minor leaguers.