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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
There were a number of record-setting free agent signings this past week. All of them are expensive and long-term. Several of them that ranged from 9-11 years and involved guaranteed contracts of $300 + million.
Most of the contracts involved full no-trade clauses. And by the time these contracts are over, most of the players will be 40+ years old.
Given the salaries and ages involved, almost all of these contracts are not expected to end well. But these teams are looking to win in the near future while sacrificing the long-term as these contracts fully play out.
The Tigers had a number of these contracts in the past. Because they ended up tearing down the team and trading a number of these players, they were left with 3 contracts that had to play out ? Jordan Zimmermann, Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera. This is Miggy?s last year before retirement. He will be 40 years old this season and has been playing part time while taking up a full roster spot.
The Tigers were also in win now mode a decade ago. However, their desired results by loading the roster with free agent stars fell flat. The team has been in the tear down/rebuild phase now for the last 8 years. Add in a minimum of 2 more years and the process to rebuild will take a minimum of a decade. Detroit holds MLB?s current record for the longest playoff drought.
If you had it to do all over again, would you still take on long-term expensive contracts in the hope of winning that ring? Or is the price too high?
Would you rather build a more sensible team of mostly home-grown players and aim for a team that is sustainable year-to-year ? avoiding the inevitable tear down that comes when your expensive players are no longer capable of playing to a high level due to injury and age? This method would not preclude adding a free agent or two on reasonable contracts to fill the remaining holes.
A strategy similar to what the Cardinals practice.
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 only, you?ve got 6 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?
Which roster building strategy do you prefer?
1. Win now mode with expensive contracts but followed by tear down.
2. Mostly homegrown sustainable talent that keeps the team competitive every year.
VOTE
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
There were a number of record-setting free agent signings this past week. All of them are expensive and long-term. Several of them that ranged from 9-11 years and involved guaranteed contracts of $300 + million.
Most of the contracts involved full no-trade clauses. And by the time these contracts are over, most of the players will be 40+ years old.
Given the salaries and ages involved, almost all of these contracts are not expected to end well. But these teams are looking to win in the near future while sacrificing the long-term as these contracts fully play out.
The Tigers had a number of these contracts in the past. Because they ended up tearing down the team and trading a number of these players, they were left with 3 contracts that had to play out ? Jordan Zimmermann, Victor Martinez and Miguel Cabrera. This is Miggy?s last year before retirement. He will be 40 years old this season and has been playing part time while taking up a full roster spot.
The Tigers were also in win now mode a decade ago. However, their desired results by loading the roster with free agent stars fell flat. The team has been in the tear down/rebuild phase now for the last 8 years. Add in a minimum of 2 more years and the process to rebuild will take a minimum of a decade. Detroit holds MLB?s current record for the longest playoff drought.
If you had it to do all over again, would you still take on long-term expensive contracts in the hope of winning that ring? Or is the price too high?
Would you rather build a more sensible team of mostly home-grown players and aim for a team that is sustainable year-to-year ? avoiding the inevitable tear down that comes when your expensive players are no longer capable of playing to a high level due to injury and age? This method would not preclude adding a free agent or two on reasonable contracts to fill the remaining holes.
A strategy similar to what the Cardinals practice.
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 only, you?ve got 6 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?
Which roster building strategy do you prefer?
1. Win now mode with expensive contracts but followed by tear down.
2. Mostly homegrown sustainable talent that keeps the team competitive every year.
VOTE
