2025 Tigers Spring Training

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

Don’t look now but Spencer Torkelson is experiencing a re-birth. During spring training, he has more HRs and total bases than any other player. He also has 1 of the team’s b…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Don’t look now but Spencer Torkelson is experiencing a re-birth. During spring training, he has more HRs and total bases than any other player. He also has 1 of the team’s best slash lines.
To his credit, he went from a negative defender to achieving a +2 DRS last year. However, he was still moved off 1B to give way to Colt Keith who is signed to a 6-9 year contract.
Tork is expected to play the occasional 1B and DH. He is also experimenting with the OF although early observations aren’t good.

A. J. Hinch said that anyone who hits will have a place on this roster. Especially important when this team ranks in the lower third of MLB offensively.
It is appearing more and more likely that Torkelson will be named to the Opening Day roster as a bench player.

Spencer has admitted that he did a lot of growing up and sees things differently now. He is now 25 years old and lost a year of service time due to being sent down to Toledo.
In all fairness, he was promoted to Detroit after only 1 year in the minors. He clearly wasn’t ready for Detroit back then when the player development system was poor and the former Front Office was desperate.
Tork is making $800,000 and will become a free agent after the 2028 season. His agent is Scott Boras.

What should the Tigers do with Torkelson given his current limited role with the team?
Today’s blog addresses this question 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 should the Tigers do with Spencer Torkelson this year?

1. If he hits, keep him.

2. Build up his value and trade him this year.

3. Trade him this winter when deals tend to be better.

VOTE

 

[tomdalton22]

Tigers sign Manuel Margot to a major league contract.

Tigers To Sign Manuel Margot

The Tigers are adding a veteran outfielder to the fold. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

More questionable moves by Harris & Co

 

[kalinecountry]

Manuel Margot's MLB contract with the Tigers is for one year, $1.3 million (with $1.2 million in bonuses for plate appearances).
The Tigers are signing center fielder Manuel Margot to MLB contract. The deal is pending physical.

 

[kalinecountry]

This is the general outline of the platoons for now. Obviously, lots of room for flexibility. There are plenty of ways to get Keith or Greene time at DH. Hopefully Carpenter gets some occasional looks against lefties.
It's the splits against left-handers that best explains the Tigers' reported (Ken Rosenthal) signing of outfielder Manuel Margot. In those nine MLB seasons against left-handed pitching, Margot is .279/.338/.415/.753.
Manuel Margot is joining the Tigers tonight in San Francisco ahead of their two exhibition games, per source. Expect him to be active for Opening Day against the Dodgers.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmve6AgacAAwfUT?format=png&name=small

 

[tomdalton22]

This is the general outline of the platoons for now. Obviously, lots of room for flexibility. There are plenty of ways to get Keith or Greene time at DH. Hopefully Carpenter gets some occasional looks against lefties.
It's the splits against left-handers that best explains the Tigers' reported (Ken Rosenthal) signing of outfielder Manuel Margot. In those nine MLB seasons against left-handed pitching, Margot is .279/.338/.415/.753.
Manuel Margot is joining the Tigers tonight in San Francisco ahead of their two exhibition games, per source. Expect him to be active for Opening Day against the Dodgers.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gmve6AgacAAwfUT?format=png&name=small

so, is Malloy the odd man out?

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/manuel-margot-tigers-deal

Tigers add OF depth with signing of veteran Margot.
Tigers official site

Tigers To Sign Manuel Margot

The Tigers are adding a veteran outfielder to the fold. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Tigers To Sign Manuel Margot.
MLBTR

Detroit Tigers sign outfielder Manuel Margot

The veteran outfielder hits lefties reasonably well and fills the Tigers need in center field.

www.blessyouboys.com

Detroit Tigers sign outfielder Manuel Margot.
The veteran outfielder hits lefties reasonably well and fills the Tigers need in center field.
BYBTB

Tigers sign former division rival in last-minute effort to address outfield problems

The Detroit Tigers made a last-minute roster addition to address their outfield issues.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers sign former division rival in last-minute effort to address outfield problems.
MCBTB

Reports: Tigers to bring aboard MLB outfielder Manuel Margot

Margot, 30, and a right-handed hitter, has played for the Twins, Rays, and Padres.

www.detroitnews.com

Tigers to bring aboard MLB outfielder Manuel Margot.
Detnews

Detroit Tigers sign outfielder Manuel Margot to 1-year MLB contract worth $1.3 million

The Detroit Tigers signed Manuel Margot — released by the Milwaukee Brewers — for his ability to hit left-handed pitchers and play center field.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers sign outfielder Manuel Margot to 1-year MLB contract worth $1.3 million.
Freep

Tigers sign veteran outfielder in last-minute roster addition

Manuel Margot is expected to be on the Opening Day roster.

www.mlive.com

Tigers sign veteran outfielder in last-minute roster addition.
Mlive

 

[kalinecountry]

so, is Malloy the odd man out?

We will find out.
Something happened to Malloy in the outfield with Max Clark.

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy exits game after outfield collision with prospect Max Clark

The accident happened when Philadelphia’s Bryson Stott hit a high fly to the left-center field gap on which Clark and Malloy both converged.

www.detroitnews.com

Tigers' Justyn-Henry Malloy exits game after outfield collision with prospect Max Clark.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

Chafin’s Saturday fury intensifies a late Tigers bullpen showdown

There was a no-choice air to Andrew Chafin’s ninth-inning stint Saturday against the Braves.

www.detroitnews.com

Chafin’s Saturday fury intensifies a late Tigers bullpen showdown.
Detnews

 

[kalinecountry]

Projecting the Detroit Tigers’ starting rotation

This should be one of the top groups in the league, and the projections haven’t even caught up with Casey Mize yet.

www.blessyouboys.com

Projecting the Detroit Tigers’ starting rotation.
This should be one of the top groups in the league, and the projections haven’t even caught up with Casey Mize yet.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

2025 Detroit Tigers payroll, options, and service time

Club payroll of $145.7 million ranks 18th in MLB

www.blessyouboys.com

2025 Detroit Tigers payroll, options, and service time.
Club payroll of $145.7 million ranks 18th in MLB.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers fans will lose their minds over Al Avila's recent comments on Javy Baez

Former Tigers GM Al Avila said he knew there were signs of regression in Javy Báez before Detroit signed him.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers fans will lose their minds over Al Avila's recent comments on Javy Baez.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

On Kevin McGonigle’s home run against Aaron Nola and what it means

Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies gave more proof than the Tigers top positional prospect is going to move very quickly.

www.blessyouboys.com

Watch Kevin McGonigle take Aaron Nola deep.
Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies gave more proof than the Tigers top positional prospect is going to move very quickly.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-phillies/2025/03/23/778902/final/box

Tigers 2 - Phillies 4.
Boxscore.

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS – SPRING TRAINING SPECIAL EDITION

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. Spring training is over in…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS – SPRING TRAINING SPECIAL EDITION.
Totally Tigers

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.
Spring training is over in a couple days and there’s lots to see and report.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[tomdalton22]

MONDAY MUSINGS – SPRING TRAINING SPECIAL EDITION

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. Spring training is over in…

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS – SPRING TRAINING SPECIAL EDITION.
Totally Tigers

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.
Spring training is over in a couple days and there’s lots to see and report.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

From the article:
"When you are put into an unfamiliar position during a game, the pressure and trying to decide what to do increases your chance of injury.

Greene, Carpenter, Meadows and Keith should not be experimenting at different defensive positions."

Spot on.

 

[kalinecountry]

New Statcast release day on Baseball Savant.. and it's a fun one. Ever wonder how your favorite player stands in the box, or who is closest to the plate, or furthest from the pitcher? Now you can, here:

MLB Batting Stance Visual

Baseball Savant

baseballsavant.mlb.com

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers will go with a bullpen game for their Monday exhibition in SF.
Casey Mize, Jackson Jobe and Kenta Maeda will pitch Tuesday.
They will bring the following players on the taxi squad: Bligh Madris, Andrew Navigato, Chase Lee, Riley Unroe, Tyler Owens, Chase Lee, Dietrich Enns.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/kevin-mcgonigle-hits-home-run-vs-hometown-phillies?t=mlb-pipeline-coverage

McGonigle homers vs. hometown Phils, shares 'awesome' moment with Harper.
Tigers' No. 3 prospect grew up 15 miles west of Citizens Bank Park.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

On Kevin McGonigle’s home run against Aaron Nola and what it means

Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies gave more proof than the Tigers top positional prospect is going to move very quickly.

www.blessyouboys.com

On Kevin McGonigle’s home run against Aaron Nola and what it means.
Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies gave more proof than the Tigers top positional prospect is going to move very quickly.
BYBTB