Mike Ilitch gone now Chris Ilitch possibly selling the Tigers?

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/17/still-swiss-cheese/
STILL SWISS CHEESE.
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Excellent story.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/24/let-the-pressure-begin/
LET THE PRESSURE BEGIN.
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The Detroit Tigers are going into their 2nd year under the new regime. New people have now had the chance to work together, the problems created and/or ignored by the former Front Office have been been discovered and changes have started to be implemented.

So what should our expectations be throughout the 2024 season?

We sat on our hands throughout last year, understanding that it was Scott Harris? first season in charge and that naturally, it was going to take some time for him to assess the organization. And as a result, many small moves were made last year as the organization readjusted.

But this year?

We can?t be as patient. Especially because we sat through the unmitigated years of disaster from 2015 through 2022. We need to start seeing bigger signs of hope and progress.

Chris Ilitch does, too. The Tigers have lost just too many fans. Studies show that fans start departing for good after 5 years of witnessing bad sports. It?s been over 6 now for the Tigers. Ilitch can?t afford another year where the Tigers remain uncompetitive.

The franchise lost app. $30 mill in revenue for the 2022 season. Only 5 other MLB teams lost more. (The figures for 2023 aren?t out yet.) This doesn?t even include the big question mark surrounding broadcasting rights ($60 mill/year) which are likely to expire at some point within the year due to the bankruptcy issues tied to Bally Sports. Currently, who will pay for what and how much is still up in the air and won?t be resolved for several months at least.

All of this means that the honeymoon for Scott Harris is officially over at the beginning of April. The pressure is on.

He?s got to start showing bigger and better results this year.

Multiple small moves will no longer cut it. It?s time for bolder moves.

But we need to understand that it?s going to take a month or two for what will eventually be the current roster to settle in. If we don?t include any pitchers, there will be at least 5 new positional players making their debuts. The Front Office needs to see how well they adjust before making any changes.

I wrote last week about just how many holes the Tigers have. One can deduce that the team is still a good distance away from being seen as an October player.

Positionally, the outfield is fairly well-settled. There is actually a surplus of players both current and expected to make their debuts later in the season.

The bullpen is also looking pretty good.

It?s the starting pitching and infield that are of real concern and will require the most work. And that?s what Harris must address and significantly improve this year.

Today, let?s focus on the latter group ? the positional players. First, by reviewing where the holes and question marks are that Harris must address.

And there are a lot of them.....

More in the link.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/02/07/another-quiet-december/
ANOTHER QUIET DECEMBER.
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What if they threw a party and no one came?

That’s exactly what the Tigers wanted to avoid. It’s been exactly 5 years now since they hosted the annual TigerFest. An annual event at Comerica where fans could come and tour the stadium, listen to speakers and get autographs.

It always sold out in minutes.

But it all stopped after the 2019 season.

You know why. Two straight years of 98 losses back-to-back followed by 114 losses in 2019.

Not a coincidence.....

But one of the biggest factors in what happens next off-season is a person who doesn’t play or even don a Tigers’ uniform.

 

[kalinecountry]

Has Chris Ilitch's run as President of the Detroit Tigers doomed the franchise?

Since Mike Ilitch's passing in 2017, the Detroit Tigers have been abysmal. Failed trades, terrible free agent signings, and poor development are aplenty.

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Has Chris Ilitch's run as owner of the Detroit Tigers doomed the franchise?
Since Mike Ilitch's passing in 2017, the Detroit Tigers have been abysmal. Failed trades, terrible free agent signings, and poor development are aplenty.
MCBTB

Young blogger.

 

[kalinecountry]

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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[kalinecountry]

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.
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.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[kalinecountry]

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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[kalinecountry]

Ryan Gustafson Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ilitch Sports + Entertainment - Ilitch Companies News Hub

Chris Ilitch, Chief Executive Officer of Ilitch Companies, today announced that Ryan Gustafson has been promoted to President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. In this elevated role, Gustafson...

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Ryan Gustafson Promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ilitch Sports + Entertainment.
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[kalinecountry]

CORPORATE CROSS POLLINATION

by Holly Horning Recently, I was watching a Tigers’ game and a Little Caesar’s ad broke out in the middle of it. The strange thing was that the broadcast hadn’t gone to comm…

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CORPORATE CROSS POLLINATION.
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[kalinecountry]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

The hottest trend in home run celebrations (or “celly” as the players call them) continues to survive into the new season. It is when players use designated props in their dugout …

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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The hottest trend in home run celebrations (or “celly” as the players call them) continues to survive into the new season. It is when players use designated props in their dugout to celebrate a HR being hit.
Last year, the Tigers’ celly was donning a Red Wings helmet, grabbing a hockey stick and make a shot into a net. This year, it’s a spear with 3 faux pepperoni pizzas on top just like the Little Caesar’s logo.
How the Tigers came up with this year’s version and the strategy behind it can be read in yesterday’s blog.

The Tigers’ are MLB’s only team to not have their celly tied to their name, the city of Detroit or the Michigan region. Approximately one-third of teams refuse to introduce a dugout celebration.
So what do you think of the Tigers’ 2024 version with the spear and pizza?

What do you think about the Tigers' newest HR celebration?

1. It's a fun and smart marketing move.

2. It's boring.

3. It's tacky.

4. It's stupid.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

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.
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.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

[byco42]

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! …

totallytigers.wordpress.com

MONDAY MUSINGS.
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.
So let’s get to it! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

I don't have access to Tigers' TV, but I do watch the summaries / highlights on MLB (I pay $3.20 a month for the app) and the round-robin format of the Tiger analysts only causes confusion and discord, IMO. And Monroe's spoon-in-the-garbage- disposal voice combined with his "insider jargon" is painful to witness. Someone I know described his voice as "a 33-rpm record played at 78." Anyone over the age of 55 did this at some point.

I hope that next year it's just Pena in the booth with Jason B. Otherwise, I'll continue to not subscribe to Bally for TV coverage.

 

[Mitchrapp]

I don't have access to Tigers' TV, but I do watch the summaries / highlights on MLB (I pay $3.20 a month for the app) and the round-robin format of the Tiger analysts only causes confusion and discord, IMO. And Monroe's spoon-in-the-garbage- disposal voice combined with his "insider jargon" is painful to witness. Someone I know described his voice as "a 33-rpm record played at 78." Anyone over the age of 55 did this at some point.

I hope that next year it's just Pena in the booth with Jason B. Otherwise, I'll continue to not subscribe to Bally for TV coverage.

I don't think Tigers will be on Balley's anymore after this season.

 

[kalinecountry]

Michigan to Celebrate Marian Ilitch Day on May 8 - Ilitch Companies News Hub

Michiganders throughout the state are encouraged to visit local small businesses and support the backbone of the state’s economy on May 8, Marian Ilitch Day, as designated by Michigan Governor,...

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Michigan to Celebrate Marian Ilitch Day on May 8.
Ilitch News Hub

 

[kalinecountry]

THE BLAME GAME

by Holly Horning On Tuesday, we addressed the offensive concerns seen with the #5 through #9 batters and why the Tigers can’t continue to put out lineups like this. I wrote that a player woul…

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THE BLAME GAME.
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[kalinecountry]

The Worst Kept Secret In Detroit Sports

The Tigers are 19-17 19-18 as of now. This is good ok. They just broke a four-game losing streak yesterday. So far, they have avoided the kind of long losing skid that tanks their seasons before a …

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THE WORST KEPT SECRET IN DETROIT SPORTS.
Wizard of Woodward

 

[kalinecountry]

Ilitch record:
10 years .500 or above (8 by DD)
21 under .500
4 years 100+ losses
Functional but meh new park
2 WS losses
5 post-seasons
Fired DD, promoted Avila w/out search
Let Avila destroy team for 7 years.
Hired a forward thinking guy who may or may not be the answer.

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers finances in the Ilitch era

I mentioned in a recent comment that the Tigers were leveraged by Mike Ilitch, and that his passing probably caused the banks to put the heat on Chris Ilitch to get the payroll under control and...

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Tigers finances in the Ilitch era.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

REALITY CHECK

by Holly Horning Before we dig into today’s blog, we’re keeping things fresh with a new and exciting addition to every blog. As you know, Totally Tigers is about inspiring and fos…

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REALITY CHECK.
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Before we dig into today’s blog, we’re keeping things fresh with a new and exciting addition to every blog. As you know, Totally Tigers is about inspiring and fostering intelligent and respectful conversation among readers. What better way to do that than to recognize the best reader comment of the day?
Starting with today’s blog, the “best” comment and reader will be recognized in tomorrow’s post at the end of each blog.
So how will they be evaluated? First, that agreeing or disagreeing with what is written is not a factor. What will score points is the thoughtful comment, the comment that brings up a point not previously considered, the comment that makes us consider something in a completely different way or one that really brings the point home. Even the ones that make us laugh out loud. Overall, the ones that make us all think.
And now, without further ado………

 

[kalinecountry]

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Detroit Tigers Announce Top-Tier Premium Seating Experiences at Comerica Park, Renderings for Home Plate Club - Ilitch Companies News Hub

With 2025 marking Comerica Park’s 25th season hosting Major League Baseball games, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment and the Detroit Tigers announced some of the most significant upgrades to the fan experience...

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Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, Detroit Tigers Announce Top-Tier Premium Seating Experiences at Comerica Park. (for a team in a perennial rebuild).
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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-unveil-home-plate-club-and-premium-seating-for-2025

Tigers unveil plans for Home Plate Club and premium seating in 2025.
Tigers official site