According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Tigers will announce today that they acquired Sean Casey from the Pirates for a minor league pitcher to be determined. Who turned out to be Brian Rogers. Chris Shelton was sent down to Toledo.
Also, according to Rosenthal, Cincinnati will acquire Rheal Cormier from the Phillies in exchange for Justin Germano.
The Pirates received Brian Rogers, which means the Phils received more for Rheal Cormier than the Pirates received for Sean Casey. And the best player involved in either deal is Chris Shelton, who was optioned to AAA.
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