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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
Scott Harris has a reputation of using the waiver wire to improve teams.
For the Tigers, his strategy was to strengthen the roster throughout the year as well as build depth in the minors that would be used to help mitigate the problems caused by injuries to the MLB roster.
Players put on waivers can vary. For top teams rich in their minor league prospects, it can be a goldmine for teams looking to improve. They often have too many good players that hard choices must be made about releasing some of them.
Harris made at least 10 waiver wire selections in his first year. Several of them were placed in Detroit. Tyler Holton who performed exceptionally well and garnered rookie of the year buzz and Andy Ibanez with some solid offense and defense. He hit .311 the last 2 months of the season while walking quite a bit and striking out little. He is expected to play 2B and some 3B this coming season.
In addition to them, Harris added a catcher, 2Ber and SS to the minors. He also brought in 4 LHPs and 2 RHPs. Many of them saw action in Detroit during double headers and filled in for players on the IL.
How important do you feel the waiver wire is for Detroit as they attempt to add talent and build depth?
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 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?
How important is the waiver wire for Detroit as they attempt to add talent and build depth?
1. Very important
2. Somewhat important
3. Not very important
VOTE
