Tigers FO thread, Scott Harris Pres. of Baseball Ops,Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg GM

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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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Ever since Scott Harris was hired, fans were clamoring to know who he would hire as his GM. Even if he would hire one.

And now the Tigers have one although fans would be hard-pressed to be able to tell you anything about him. Most may not even be able to pick him out of a lineup.

His name is Jeff Greenberg and he has an impeccable sports background. But beyond his resume and work experience with Scott Harris when both were with the Cubs, we know almost nothing about him.

There was the press conference for Colt Keith. Greenberg was sitting on the dais but he didn’t speak. And he has yet to do an interview with the media beyond his hiring by the Tigers.

What should we really know about him? We learned from Scott Harris that the 2 of them are not strictly dividing up the work but rather collaborating on a number of projects, feeding off of each other’s ideas.

Greenberg is going into his very first season with the Tigers. And as such, I’ve got 5 questions I’d like to see answered this year.

 

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MOVIN’ ON UP

by Holly Horning Remember the days when Brian Kenny regularly gave the Tigers a regular beat down for their farm system? Fans despised him for speaking the truth.  But you know what? Kenny wa…

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MOVIN’ ON UP.
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Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris explains why he didn't add more offense in offseason

Here are five takeaways from what Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said Wednesday at spring training in Lakeland, Florida.

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Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris explains why he didn't add more offense in offseason.
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FanGraphs Power Rankings: Spring Training 2024 Edition

Here is a snapshot of where each team stands, though a lot could change between now and Opening Day.

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FanGraphs Power Rankings: Spring Training 2024 Edition.
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning Spring training has just gotten underway with the rest of the roster and invitees to show up shortly. Unlike last year, there are fewer positions truly open for the taking. B…

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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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Spring training has just gotten underway with the rest of the roster and invitees to show up shortly.
Unlike last year, there are fewer positions truly open for the taking. But potentially openings may be created later in the year should certain players not work out.
The list of concerns to address in Lakeland is smaller than last year but there are still too many of them.
So what does A. J. Hinch have to evaluate/solve (hopefully) before Opening Day arrives?
I’ve got my list of the top 5 things.....

 

[Mitchrapp]

FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning Spring training has just gotten underway with the rest of the roster and invitees to show up shortly. Unlike last year, there are fewer positions truly open for the taking. B…

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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

Spring training has just gotten underway with the rest of the roster and invitees to show up shortly.
Unlike last year, there are fewer positions truly open for the taking. But potentially openings may be created later in the year should certain players not work out.
The list of concerns to address in Lakeland is smaller than last year but there are still too many of them.
So what does A. J. Hinch have to evaluate/solve (hopefully) before Opening Day arrives?
I’ve got my list of the top 5 things.....

My list starts with not being bad in April. Every year, that has to stop.

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

What is the best way to assemble a competitive team? For years, the Tigers went out and signed older free agents to long-term expensive contracts. It never got them what they wanted. Now, the…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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What is the best way to assemble a competitive team?
For years, the Tigers went out and signed older free agents to long-term expensive contracts. It never got them what they wanted.
Now, they have adopted the newest trend in baseball of signing their prospects to long-term contracts at a fraction of the price experienced players would command.
The latter strategy also has the ability to keep payroll under control and add flexibility to the Front Office’s ability to sign additional players.
But it doesn’t come without risks.
The prospects they sign don’t have an MLB track record yet. And of course, they aren’t going to start significantly producing for what is likely to be at least 2 years once they make the roster.
If you were the GM, which method do you prefer over the other? (This is meant to be challenging so you can’t pick a combination of both answers.)
Today’s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected.
If you were the GM, which 1 strategy do you prefer? Signing young players with a short track record or older players with established track records to long term contracts?
You can argue only one side.
Ready?

 

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Sam Barnes Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Sam Barnes. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com

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OPEN MIKE.
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On this long holiday weekend, we welcome readers to share their thoughts about the Tigers or baseball in general. Your observations, comments and questions. Extra credit to those who create topics or questions that generate thoughtful dialog threads.
For this day only, a maximum of 6 sentences please.

 

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HOW TO DO A REBUILD

by Holly Horning The Baltimore Orioles serve as the template for how to quickly rebuild a team. They accomplished it in less than 5 years. Needless to say, they did it in great contrast to ho…

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HOW TO DO A REBUILD.
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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

Exactly 1 year ago, PoBO Scott Harris was just taking over the Tigers. Fans did not know much about him yet. He had spent the previous 3 months brooming much of the organization and systemati…

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Exactly 1 year ago, PoBO Scott Harris was just taking over the Tigers. Fans did not know much about him yet.
He had spent the previous 3 months brooming much of the organization and systematically giving the roster a full edit.
When he took over, there were big question marks at catcher, first base, third base, shortstop, right field, etc. This season, the positional questions are much fewer.
During the first year of his tenure, the Tigers won 12 more games than in 2022 and finished in 2nd place.
The first time since 2016 but they were still under .500.
What is the level of confidence you currently have about the direction of the team going into 2024?

How confident are you about the team's direction going into the 2024 season?

1. Very confident.

2. Somewhat confident.

3. Not sure.

4. Little confidence.

VOTE

 

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THE FOLLY OF FORTUNE TELLERS

by Holly Horning It’s that time of year again. The time when all of baseball’s fortune tellers take out their crystal balls and make their predictions about each MLB team’s …

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THE FOLLY OF FORTUNE TELLERS.
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning Spring training is only 8 days old since pitchers and catchers reported and already we are learning new and different things about this new group of Detroit Tigers. The most obviou…

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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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Spring training is only 8 days old since pitchers and catchers reported and already we are learning new and different things about this new group of Detroit Tigers.

The most obvious is that approximately half the players invited showed up well in advance of their report dates in order to get to work. Some even arrived before the official start date. Remember in the past when more than a couple players showed up beyond their report dates due to family issues, yearly visa issues, etc.?

But what else are we seeing that is new and different now that the new regime has been in charge for a full year?
What is catching our eyes the most?
I’ve got my top 5………..

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

Over the winter, Detroit Tigers’ PoBO Scott Harris emphasized that the young players coming up through the system and near their Detroit debut would not be blocked from playing. Jace Jung is …

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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Over the winter, Detroit Tigers’ PoBO Scott Harris emphasized that the young players coming up through the system and near their Detroit debut would not be blocked from playing.
Jace Jung is expected to inherit the 3B position. Possibly at some point during the 2024 season. He had been training extensively at the position with 3 different coaches. Two of them Tigers, including Alan Trammell.
And there’s his brother, Josh, who is a Gold Glove caliber 3Ber for the Texas Rangers. Reviews of his play are positive.
The Tigers have been without a regular 3Ber since the beginning of 2023. It was announced that Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McInstry would share the position this season.
However, within a week of watching spring training, the Tigers went out and signed free agent Gio Urshela to a 1-year $1.5 mill contract with incentives. He has fully recovered from a broken pelvis and passed his medical exam. He plays 3B primarily but also has some solid experience at SS.
Was this a good move for the Tigers? A stopgap solution until Jung is ready?
Or is there too much risk involved? Should the Tigers have done something bigger and more permanent in the free agent market to fill the 3B slot?
Today’s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!
For this one blog only, you’ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

What do you think about the signing of Gio Urshela?

1. Smart move and strategy.

2. It's an OK move but Tigers should have done more.

3. Don't like it.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

SATURDAY SURVEY

As PoBO Scott Harris and all his new hires officially move into their 2nd year of running the team, we are starting to see signs that the team is on the right course to improving. Prospects a…

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SATURDAY SURVEY.
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As PoBO Scott Harris and all his new hires officially move into their 2nd year of running the team, we are starting to see signs that the team is on the right course to improving. Prospects are pleasantly starting to surprise us, stats are improving, the holes are starting to be filled and the farm system is now ranked #5.
But there is still a long way to go and questions remain about the starting rotation, infield positions and offense. The team is still very much a work in progress.
So how do you feel at this point? Now that we’ve had the chance to experience Scott Harris’ work for a full year and gained the ability to compare the work of the former and current Front Offices, have your opinions changed?
Are you feeling the same, pessimistic or more hopeful than last year as the team prepares for the 2024 season?

How are you feeling about the state of the Tigers as they prepare for the 2024 season?

1. More optimistic.

2. The same as last year.

3. More pessimistic.

VOTE

 

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UNLOCKING PLAYER POTENTIAL

by Holly Horning Ever since Scott Harris was hired after the 2022 season, we’ve been watching the Tigers evolve as an organization. The franchise went through a much-needed modernization whil…

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UNLOCKING PLAYER POTENTIAL.
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MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

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MONDAY MUSINGS.
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Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

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ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL

by Holly Horning As we watch another baseball season start to unfold, it’s important to understand that building a roster is not a cookie cutter process. That not all teams should be doing th…

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ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL.
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NUMBERS DON’T LIE

by Holly Horning Not too long ago, I blogged about the rankings of prospects and farm systems. A complicated affair where a variety of baseball organizations do their rankings as often as 3 t…

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NUMBERS DON’T LIE.
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Offseason In Review: Detroit Tigers

The Tigers had a fairly encouraging season last year and spent the offseason bolstering the depth with various mid-tier acquisitions. …

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Offseason In Review: Detroit Tigers.
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IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE – Part 1.

by Holly Horning The Detroit Tigers are gradually winnowing down their spring training roster with only 10 more days to go. Scott Harris has emphasized that the young players won’t be blocked…

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IT’S NOT THAT SIMPLE – Part 1.
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