Voss spent three seasons in the Florida Marlins system after he was selected in the 8th round of the 2007 draft. In the Spring of 2010, the Tigers dealt Nate Robertson to the Fish, in return they got the lefty.

Since coming to the Detroit organization, Voss has pitched in 63 games (17 starts) and has posted a 10-9 record with an ERA right around 4.25. He has spent all of his time with Single-A+ Lakeland and Double-A Erie.

I was lucky enough to ask Jay six questions, see what he said after the jump!

1. What was it like to be selected in the 8th round of the 2007 draft by the Marlins?

JV: It was a great feeling. I knew if I went in the top 10 rounds it was likely the team was going to be able to get me to forego school. I pretty much knew I was going to start my journey in professional baseball.

2. Talk about how tough your first season in professional ball was (0-7, 7.63 ERA, 2.048 WHIP, 15 Games).

JV: One word. Humbling. I was pretty inexperienced for the NYPL at the time. They gave me a chance to learn a lot from some more experienced players that summer. I think my early struggles motivated me more. I learned what I needed to improve.

3. None of us fans or bloggers know what it truly is like to be traded, tell us how everything works. How did you get the news? How quickly did you find a new place to live? What was the worst and best part of the trade to the Tigers organization?

JV: It was near the end of spring training in 2010 and I was getting ready to head to AA Jacksonville. The front office from the Marlins came out to the field and told me I was traded to the Tigers. I was shocked. They told me they enjoyed my work ethic and attitude but they had to make a move to help their starting pitching. Al Avila called me 10 minutes later and welcomed me to the Tigers family and told me I had to report to AA Erie at the end of spring training. The worst part of the trade was saying goodbye to your teammates of 3 seasons. They became a big part of my life. The best part was the excitement of the new opportunity. The Tigers had belief in me.

4. What is the biggest difference between the Florida and Detroit organizations?

JV: You know I haven’t noticed a whole lot. Detroit definitely has more long standing tradition than Florida had. When you walk into Tigertown you can see all of the tradition and you know you are a part of something great.

5. With the Detroit organization, you have played in Lakeland and Erie so far. Which stop have you liked more? Why?

JV: Obviously Erie is a higher level so that is definitely the better place to be. Both are good places.

6. What are your future baseball goals? Have you already reached previous goals you set for yourself?

JV: The goals never stop. Obviously I haven’t yet reached my ultimate goal of being an established big league pitcher. My main previous goal was to get my shot in pro ball so that is great. My goal though is to be a big leaguer for a long time and enjoy every day I get to put on the uniform!