As for cost, remember that the Tigers are paying him $14 this year. Going into the $20s is not that far off. I would be all for signing Flaherty at the market rate if he's willing. Would love to see him in the rotation next year. The Tigers can absorb the risk. But it should be done soon. Why the wait until the trading deadline? Four months left in the season. Two at the trading deadline. It would behoove someone like Baltimore who has minor league talent to swoop in and make an offer that can't be refused, now.