The big trade of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to the Tigers have been well documented, and I am not going to able to offer much more then what has already been stated.  However, I have received several e-mails regarding the two main prospects that were sent to the Marlins.  Here are my thoughts on them:
I have been a “big” fan of Andrew Miller, and I even encouraged a speculative pick-up of him when he was called up last year. What is not to like about a 6 foot 6 inch left-handed pitcher that throws like Randy Johnson. OK, maybe his control is a bit off, but Johnson posted similar walk ratios when he started. Remember, Andrew Miller came into the majors as a 22 year-old last year, and Randy Johnson was 26 his first season. So give him time to develop.

My largest concern with drafting Andrew Miller in 2008 is that he now has absolutely zero offensive support. The good part is that he will get the playing time in 2008, and he is now pitching in a weak National League. However, I would lay off of him for the beginning of 2008.

Cameron Maybin has been described as a five tool player, and is all but guaranteed the center field job in Florida.  He has plenty of speed and PECOTA rates him in the 90th percentile in that category.  He also has potential for double-digit homeruns as well.  That all sounds good, but his strike out rate of 42.9% is ridiculous.  I know that last year was not a large enough sampling, but he also posted strike out rates over 28% at all other levels last two years.  By way of example, last year 11 qualified players had a strikeout rate of 28% or higher.  Only three players (Upton, Thome, Pena) had a batting average above .270.  I would not expect any kind of high batting average from Maybin until he learns to not swing at everything.

So before you rush into a 2008 draft and start selecting Miller and Maybin, take careful consideration of what they may do to your team. In two or three years these two will be fantastic fantasy options, but not for 2008.