Game 143 Detroit @ Oakland, Saturday September 7, 2024 1:10 p.m. MST

[Mitchrapp]

Scoreless in the 3rd.

 

[Mitchrapp]

1st two on but nothing afterward.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Vierling still worries me a bit in the OF.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Scoreless after 4.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Hit hard but I thought Keith should have had that. 1-0.

 

[Mitchrapp]

1-0 after 5.

 

[Mitchrapp]

JHM basically said "I suck" with that at bat.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Detroit scores two thanks to Oakland's bad defense.

 

[biggunsbob]

Thanks For posting !

Winner 2-1 !

 

[biggunsbob]

Btw
The Lakeland Flyings tigers were trailing Fort Meyers by -1.5 games going into the six game series. Remember they lost the first half by a half a game after goings 43-22.
They needed to win 4 of 6 to make the playoffs and they did. Including sweeping a
Doubleheader. Congrats to them.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-defeat-a-s-move-above-500

Tigers scratch and claw to win over A's, move above .500
Tigers official site

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tigers-vs-athletics/2024/09/07/745613/final/box

Boxscore.

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/video/topic/t116-default-vtp

Video highlights of the Tigers win over the a's.

Tigers 2, Athletics 1: Take the Gift

Tigers eke out a win thanks to incredibly sloppy play from the Athletics

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Tigers 2 - Athletics 1: Take the Gift.
Tigers eke out a win thanks to incredibly sloppy play from the Athletics.
BYBTB

Detroit Tigers rally to top Oakland Athletics, 2-1, even series in speedy finish

The Detroit Tigers scored both their runs in the 7th inning, on a forceout and a sac fly, to beat the Oakland Athletics, 2-1, on Saturday.

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Detroit Tigers rally to top Oakland Athletics, 2-1, even series in speedy finish.
Freep

 

[lonesometiger]

no matter what Tigers must win the next 4 games!

 

[Mitchrapp]

• Batting Average
  Colt Keith .258
  
  
• Runs
  Riley Greene 69
  
  
• Runs
  Matt Vierling 69
  
  
• Home Runs
  Riley Greene 20
  
  
• Runs Batted In
  Riley Greene 60
  
  
• Stolen Bases
  Zach McKinstry 14
  
  Our offensive category leaders - sad.

 

[kalinecountry]

DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

Last winter, 3ber Matt Chapman, did not receive a single offer in free agency. It was believed that he would get a multi-year 9-figure contract. His agent is Scott Boras. It was only to…

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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Last winter, 3ber Matt Chapman, did not receive a single offer in free agency. It was believed that he would get a multi-year 9-figure contract. His agent is Scott Boras.
It was only towards the end of spring training that he signed with the Giants for 3 years/$54 mill. Player opt-outs were included after each of the first 2 years.
He has played well this year which is also an opt-out year for him where he can re-enter free agency. Chapman slashed .247/.333/.446/.778 . He led all 3Bers in DRS with +15.
This past week, Matt signed a contract extension with the Giants. An additional 6 years at $151 mill. He will receive $25 mill/year.
The offer was made, in part, because the Giants have no clear solutions for 3B on the horizon.
Chapman will be 32 years old when this contract kicks in next year. He’ll be 37 when it ends.

Analysts believe that the first 3 years – half of the contract – will pay off. The other 3 years are considered a “write off.” In just a couple years, Matt will have the advantage of a no-trade clause so the Giants will have him for the duration of the contract.
If the Tigers did not have at least 1 candidate for 3B (Jace Jung), should they have gone after Chapman?
His salary is more than the Tigers’ entire payroll. It is also larger than the payrolls of half of MLB’s teams.
A single year at $25 mill is identical to what the Tigers are paying Javier Baez who is also 31 years old.
Other than Kenta Maeda, only 4 other Tigers are making $1 mill or more. The rest of the roster is making MLB minimum. Tarik Skubal is making less than $3 mill/year.
Is it wise to give out more of these long-term huge contracts to a single player? Or is it better to spread out the payroll money among multiple players?
Should the Tigers at some point in the near future, give another contract to a free agent like Matt Chapman or Javier Baez? A contract of 6 or more years at $150+ mill?
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?

Should the Tigers offer another 6+yr./$150+mill contract?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE