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Tigers 2021-2022 Free Agents Trades Rule 5 Arbitration Moves

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2021/10/29/saturday-survey-2/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

While the World Series is going on, the Detroit Tigers continue to make changes within their organization.

A new manager and coaches came on board almost a year ago. Recently, 2 top Front Office Executives were demoted while Sam Menzin and Jay Satori were promoted. A dozen scouts and a handful of minor league coaches were released.

Recently, a new VP Player Development and Director of Pitching were hired. This week, 2 pitching development coordinators were hired to replace several long-term employees and they will oversee the AA/AAA minor league levels.

All hires came from outside the Detroit Tigers organization.

All of this done, obviously, to push the Tigers closer to contention. And a big focus on what the team is trying to strengthen is minor league development and pitching.

But given that it?s the off-season, should the Tigers be doing more to improve their organization from the inside out? Are there other areas of the organization that concern you?

Which one area do you feel is most in need of additional improvement?
(And for this poll, changing the owner and/or GM is not an option. Nor should you include them as you consider any Front Office changes.)

Which one area do you feel is most in need of additional improvement?

1. Analytics/technology/evaluation systems.

2. Front Office personnel (excluding GM).

3. Minor league personnel.

4. Player development system.

5. Training/conditioning/nutrition.

VOTE.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2021/10/30/deeper-discussions-5/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Baseball?s CBA expires on December 1st and both MLB and the MLBPA are currently in negotiations. One of the most important issues?

Service time manipulation when players are kept from being on a major league roster for 172 days and thus giving teams an extra year of control. Potentially a total of 7 years. This allows organizations to get the best years of a player at a much lower cost.

MLB has proposed an age-based system where all players would qualify for free agency at the age of 29.5 years. This would prevent teams from keeping qualified players down in the minors and would also benefit those who break out at a later age.

However, it would also be detrimental to the very talented players who come up early and would reach free agency before turning 29.5 years old. They would be prevented from signing deals that would reward them in length and salary for their elite playing ability.

The current system highly favors owners. The new age-based system would also benefit owners but to a smaller degree.

Negotiations over this key point are only in the introductory stages. But how do you, the fans, feel?

Should both sides keep the service time agreement but change some of the parameters to make it more fair to the players?

Or should the system that determines free agency be age-based? Should both sides agree on an age that is fair to all?

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, you?ve got 10 sentences max to share your thoughts.
Of course, you can respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.

Ready?

What is the best way that baseball owners and players can resolve the issues created by the current system that determines salary and free agency?

1. Revamp the service time rules.

2. Move to an age-based system.

VOTE
 
Why are the Detroit Tigers desperately needing a new shortstop from outside the organization? They ranked 29th in production with a -0.6 bWAR.

Competitive teams are strong up the middle. Currently, the Tigers have no viable options at catcher or at SS. Filling both positions are top priorities this winter.

Whoever is signed - or not signed - will tell fans exactly how serious the team is about competing and how soon.

Totally Tigers
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2021/11/02/watercooler-wednesday-12/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Today, another chance for readers to have increased opportunities to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful conversations and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversation threads with not just comments but replies to others. And for those of you still going into offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom calls ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s hot topic. For this blog only, a maximum of 10 sentences please.

The Detroit Tigers are in need of adding at least 4 major players to their roster for the 2022 season. A minimum of 2 starting pitchers, a #1 catcher and a shortstop.

While it is expected they will have an easier time finding moderately-priced pitchers with an upside, filling the other 2 positions is expected to be much more daunting. And expensive.

A number of free agents rumored to be on the Tigers? radar have made their case for receiving substantial contracts. Strong World Series performances and recent hirings of Scott Boras as their agent are going to drive the prices up.

Given how many roster spots the Tigers need to fill, will Al Avila be given enough money to do it all? Will they need to scrimp at 1 or more positions should they offer a whopper of a contract to a free agent shortstop? Will they have to sign players who will only adequately, not completely, fill their needs if they spend too much money elsewhere?

Or should the Tigers consider making a trade or two in order to acquire the best solutions? Should they part with a solid member of the roster or with a talented prospect?

What would you do?

Cast your vote, but we?re going to make it challenging. You?ve got to make the hard choice and select the best out of the 2 options offered. No cherry-picking allowed!

What should the Tigers consider doing in order to bring in the right players?

1. Sign free agents only.

2. Trade talented player/solid prospect.

VOTE
 
https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tucker-barnhart-tigers-trade
Tucker Barnhart 'couldn't be happier' to join Tigers.
Veteran catcher traded to Detroit from Reds for unranked 3B prospect.
Tigers official site

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2021/1...etroit-tigers-cincinnati-reds-tucker-barnhart
Tigers acquire Tucker Barnhart from Reds.
Detroit exchanged one of its prospects for the 30-year-old catcher on Wednesday.
BYBTB

https://motorcitybengals.com/2021/11/03/detroit-tigers-trade-nick-quintana-reds-tucker-barnhart/
Detroit Tigers trade Nick Quintana to the Reds for Tucker Barnhart.
The Detroit Tigers were once again the first to strike early in the off-season, acquiring Tucker Barnhart in exchange for Nick Quintana.
MCBTB

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/11/tigers-to-acquire-tucker-barnhart.html
Tigers Acquire Tucker Barnhart From Reds.
MLBTR

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...catcher-tucker-barnhart-deal-reds/6270451001/
Tigers acquire catcher Tucker Barnhart in deal with Reds.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...uire-c-tucker-barnhart-trade-reds/6270236001/
Detroit Tigers acquire catcher Tucker Barnhart in trade with Cincinnati Reds.
Freep

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...er-barnart-reds-gold-glove-bucket/6270769001/
New Detroit Tigers C Tucker Barnhart: Known for golden glove and packing a punch.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2021/11/tigers-acquire-veteran-catcher-tucker-barnhart-from-reds.html
Tigers acquire veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart from Reds.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/videos/sports...-excited-heck-join-detroit-tigers/6273581001/
Webvideo Tucker Barnhart: 'I'm excited as heck' to join Detroit Tigers. 8 minutes.
Detroit Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart talks Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, about joining a new organization in a trade from the Cincinnati Reds.
Freep
 
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