Game 104 Tigers vs. royals July 25, 2018

[tigermud]

Lineups

Tigers

Candy 3B
Goodrum 2B
Nick RF
Hicks C
VMart DH
Ronny Rod 1B
Jones CF
Iggy SS
Reyes LF

P: Boyd

Royals

Merrifield CF
Herriera DH
Mousetakas 3B
Perez C
Bonifacio RF
Dozier 1B
Gordon LF
Escobar SS
Mondesi 2B

P Duffy

 

[tigermud]

Iggy with another HR today, #4 on the year. Iggsmiester doing a great job increasing his trade value here down the stretch to the deadline.

 

[tigermud]

wooo whoo the tigers won 8-4

http://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=380725107

 

[lonesometiger]

Iggy with another HR today, #4 on the year. Iggsmiester doing a great job increasing his trade value here down the stretch to the deadline.

Not sure who the trade partner would be?!.

 

[tigermud]

Not sure who the trade partner would be?!.

I was thinking SD last year but IDK either.. Tigers aren't going to sign him they better get something. maybe BAL now since Manny is gone. How about the Phillies, looks like they could use a SS

 

[tomdalton22]

Not sure who the trade partner would be?!.

I haven't heard the trade rumors lately...but last week there was talk about several teams being able to use him. the thinking was that he would cost next to nothing but give a team a nice defensive upgrade. I think it was the Phillies, Brewers, Cards and one other team (I can't remember)

 

[Mitchrapp]

How much is he making? I like Iggy, I'd rather keep him.. When I see bad team making trades I start to look at who we have to replace him. Does Goodrum play there for the future or do we have someone at the ml level?

 

[kalinecountry]

How much is he making? I like Iggy, I'd rather keep him.. When I see bad team making trades I start to look at who we have to replace him. Does Goodrum play there for the future or do we have someone at the ml level?

I don't think they have anyone ready or on the cusp.
Lugo nah, Paredes Low A or Double AA now, and he is 5'11 220 pounds rather thick body, he might wind up at 2B.
Not going back to Machado, if they do, the front office will doom us for longer than we think.

Might be best to keep Iggy on a 3/4 year deal as long as he doesn't try to break the bank.

 

[kalinecountry]

The countdown to a Non - 100 loss season is now at 19.

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/video/iglesias-3-run-home-run/c-2307894783
Webvideo Highlights of the Tigers win over the royals.

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-...nal,lock_state=final,game_tab=box,game=530934
Boxscore.

 

[Rebbiv]

How much is he making? I like Iggy, I'd rather keep him.. When I see bad team making trades I start to look at who we have to replace him. Does Goodrum play there for the future or do we have someone at the ml level?

Iggy is a Free Agent. If not traded, there is no way they give him a qualifying offer. This means he walks for nothing. I also doubt they sign any extension with him. He is projected to make $14 Mil in 2019. That is a lot to give to a no offense SS.

You can always trade for a no name SS. Or even sign one in the off season. Every couple of years, there is a Niko Goodrum waiting for a MLB team to give them a chance. Or, you give a guy like Sergio Alcantara a chance. Alcantara has been reported to be just as good defensively as Iggy and probably a little more skilled with the bat (or at least gets on base more often). Like Iggy, he really does not hit for power (5'9", 168 lbs).

There should be no expectations of whoever plays SS for DET in 2019. It would be folly to have Iggy, unless he doesn't want a salary increase.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Iggy is a Free Agent. If not traded, there is no way they give him a qualifying offer. This means he walks for nothing. I also doubt they sign any extension with him. He is projected to make $14 Mil in 2019. That is a lot to give to a no offense SS.

You can always trade for a no name SS. Or even sign one in the off season. Every couple of years, there is a Niko Goodrum waiting for a MLB team to give them a chance. Or, you give a guy like Sergio Alcantara a chance. Alcantara has been reported to be just as good defensively as Iggy and probably a little more skilled with the bat (or at least gets on base more often). Like Iggy, he really does not hit for power (5'9", 168 lbs).

There should be no expectations of whoever plays SS for DET in 2019. It would be folly to have Iggy, unless he doesn't want a salary increase.

14m? How does he make that, dang. As far as SS he's better than most on defense. And better than some on offense, lol. You know what you're going to get. The reason why I brought it up even rebuild teams need a SS. Plus, not sure I see Alcantara as good as Iggy. Certain not in the field. Iggy blows him away there. IMO.

 

[Rebbiv]

14m? How does he make that, dang. As far as SS he's better than most on defense. And better than some on offense, lol. You know what you're going to get. The reason why I brought it up even rebuild teams need a SS. Plus, not sure I see Alcantara as good as Iggy. Certain not in the field. Iggy blows him away there. IMO.

2016 - Present


19th in WAR
31st in wRC+
31st in OPS


I am not too sure who you think he is better than on offense, but he is at or near the bottom. Those are TOTAL numbers, not splits. Like McCann, he is worse against RHP. His lone positive attribute is his defense (top 5), but that only makes him 19th best SS, still below average. At $6 Mil, OK, I get it. For anything more, I cannot see it.

 

[tomdalton22]

Iggy is a Free Agent. If not traded, there is no way they give him a qualifying offer. This means he walks for nothing. I also doubt they sign any extension with him. He is projected to make $14 Mil in 2019. That is a lot to give to a no offense SS.

You can always trade for a no name SS. Or even sign one in the off season. Every couple of years, there is a Niko Goodrum waiting for a MLB team to give them a chance. Or, you give a guy like Sergio Alcantara a chance. Alcantara has been reported to be just as good defensively as Iggy and probably a little more skilled with the bat (or at least gets on base more often). Like Iggy, he really does not hit for power (5'9", 168 lbs).

There should be no expectations of whoever plays SS for DET in 2019. It would be folly to have Iggy, unless he doesn't want a salary increase.

It would be beyond stupid to not trade Iggy.

 

[gotime909]

Yeah this is one thing that we should all agree on. If Iggy isn’t traded it’s becaise nobody offered a bag of used batting practice balls.