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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers
Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.
Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.
Here is today?s topic??..
The Detroit Tigers non-tendered Jeimer Candelario last week. In 2022, he had his worst year ever ? both offensively and defensively. He was scheduled to receive $7+ mill via arbitration. The team is currently without a 3rdBaseman.
Javier Baez also had his worst year with the glove and the bat. He led MLB in errors at SS.
While he struggled offensively, Jonathan Schoop had a great year defensively and garnered a Gold Glove nomination.
To round out the infield, the Tigers currently have a big question mark at 1B.
It is hoped that Spencer Torkelson will be able to take over at some point but Scott Harris said the team will be looking for a short-term solution.
Baez has experience playing 3B and 2B. Schoop has worked at 1B.
Given the concerns surrounding the infield, how should the Tigers handle filling all the slots?
Should they move players like Baez and Schoop to help fill the voids at 1B and 3B? Baez in particular may benefit from playing a less-demanding position like 2B or 3B.
It is said that 3B may be hard to fill given the current market. It may be easier for the Tigers to find players to slot into SS or 2B.
Or should they keep these 2 where they are and trade for or sign a designated 3rdBaseman and/or 1stBaseman?
What do you think?
What should the Tigers do about their infield?
1. Keep everyone where they are. Fill 1B and 3B from outside.
2. Move players around. Fill holes where needed from outside.
VOTE
