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Just spent 15 minutes reading Detroit blog & fan opinions of the trade.  I don't see the teeth gnashing you were seeing, it seems like they have a pretty balanced view of the deal, which if you add a dose of homerism in to account, makes you think they got the better end of it.  The PTBNL could tip the scales in the Ms favor, at least in terms of their view of it.
They don't like losing their young 3B prospect.  Read in one place that they were thinking he would compete for a roster spot in Spring Training NEXT year, so he might not be as far off as you would think.  Also, they say his defense isn't spectacular and he may get moved to the outfield.  Look for the M's to make that move sooner than later, IMO --  I think they believe in Seager at 3rd.
Tigers fans seem to like Wells quite a bit, better than Austin Jackson, but realize he was being blocked by others, so they're not too torn up about losing him...
Z is still trying to stock the system with quantity and quality.  If he's not trading for a bone fide #1 (Cliff Lee) he's looking to get two high talent guys for every one he gives up.  I can understand that, because you never know who is going to jump a plateau and who isn't. 
Definitely with Fister & Pauley, it was a sell-high moment.  Is Fister going to ever be better than what he is right now?  And Pauley?  Not likely, really.  I'm warming to the deal a bit, but I'll miss Fister.