7/10 09:38: Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Daily Republic says there have been no conversations with the Detroit Tigers regarding Drew in the past week.

7/5 10:37: The Detroit Tigers are looking to add middle infield depth and have shown interest in Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew, according to sources close to Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.

Drew would be an offensive upgrade to the Tigers shortstop woes. The Tigers currently have the second-worst shortstop production in the American League (.586 OPS) and Drew would be a long-term fit for the team since they do not have a number 2 hitter and an everyday shortstop for the 2011 season. Drew is signed through the 2012 season. Ramon Santiago and rookie Danny Worth are currently splitting time at shortstop for Detroit.

Other trade candidates that the Tigers could go after include Willie Bloomquist of the Kansas City Royals, Mike Fontenot and Ryan Theriot both of the Chicago Cubs. Morosi adds that it is unclear if the Tigers are involved in active discussions on those players.

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