In return they sent Ryan Perry, the beleaguered right handed arm that, despite serving up the infamous Nelson Cruz grand slam in the 11th hour of the playoffs, I was still pretty bearish on.

Perhaps a change of scenery was necessary for both Perry and Tiger fans.

Balester, a 25 year old right hander himself, had a 4.54 E.R.A (3.86 xFIP). 8.59 strikeouts per nine, and a 3.53 walks per nine in 35.2 innings with the Nationals last year.