"The Tigers and Dodgers have had dialogue about a trade that would send Hiroki Kuroda to Detroit, sources say, but other teams remain involved and a deal is not yet close.

One significant hurdle: Kuroda has a full no-trade clause, and his willingness to play in Detroit is unknown at this point. Kuroda is also expected to ask for some form of compensation — perhaps financial — if he waives the clause.

However, one source said Kuroda is leaving all options open at this point. He hasn't ruled out East Coast teams — or anyplace else — the source indicated.

The Rangers and Indians are among the other teams with interest in Kuroda, according to major-league sources. The Rangers and Tigers each had a scout at Dodger Stadium to see Kuroda's start Friday against the Nationals."