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Tigers 2023-2024 Offseason: Trades, Free Agents, Call ups, Rule 5, tender, non-tender

kalinecountry said:
Remember when the Detroit Tigers used to host TigerFest every year and the lines of fans wrapped around the park? The last year it happened was 2019. 2020 marked the 1st time in 25 years it didn't take place.

The reasons are obvious. The team's yearly record and the fact that those in charge don't want to see sparse attendance nor advertise fan unhappiness/indifference.

And there will be no TigerFest this year either. Don't expect one until the team turns things around and develops some "must see" players.

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This is disappointing, given that there is now hope with the influx of young promising players with a much improved player development. Maybe in 2025.
 
I want to a tiger fest in the 90's. Just the one time it was decent. Didn't have the star players I was hoping though.. But the team really didn't have 'em. I assumed they stopped because of covid.
 
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/fans-vs-fanatics/
FANS vs FANATICS.
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I am reminded of the day I was sitting at a Tigers? game in Lakeland and heard a group of people behind me talking about how they were big fans. In the next breath, they were unaware of one of the team?s top players and his history with Detroit.

In front of me was a guy who was busy keeping score of the game in a notebook.

I was sitting in-between the 2 polar opposites of fandom and it got me wondering who exactly can call themselves a real fan of baseball?

I then realized that the word ?fan? is open to interpretation. Yet, it needs some type of definition.

If we take the word ?fan?, it is short for the word ?fanatic.? In Merriam-Webster, it is noted that a fan is ?marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion?. It comes from the Latin word ?fanaticus?, which means ?insanely but divinely inspired?.

But do you have to be this way in order to call yourself a fan?

Of course not. Rather a fan is someone who simply puts in time, interest and/or invests in the sport. To what degree is up to them.

And that?s how we can more accurately define who a fan is. Rather than creating a singular definition, wouldn?t degrees of fandom work better?

I think so.

How much of a fan you are should be determined by your involvement in the game and knowledge of the sport.

I would call them levels. And if we?re talking about the Tigers, here?s how I would define them.
 
kalinecountry said:
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/fans-vs-fanatics/
FANS vs FANATICS.
Totally Tigers

I am reminded of the day I was sitting at a Tigers? game in Lakeland and heard a group of people behind me talking about how they were big fans. In the next breath, they were unaware of one of the team?s top players and his history with Detroit.

In front of me was a guy who was busy keeping score of the game in a notebook.

I was sitting in-between the 2 polar opposites of fandom and it got me wondering who exactly can call themselves a real fan of baseball?

I then realized that the word ?fan? is open to interpretation. Yet, it needs some type of definition.

If we take the word ?fan?, it is short for the word ?fanatic.? In Merriam-Webster, it is noted that a fan is ?marked by excessive enthusiasm and often intense uncritical devotion?. It comes from the Latin word ?fanaticus?, which means ?insanely but divinely inspired?.

But do you have to be this way in order to call yourself a fan?

Of course not. Rather a fan is someone who simply puts in time, interest and/or invests in the sport. To what degree is up to them.

And that?s how we can more accurately define who a fan is. Rather than creating a singular definition, wouldn?t degrees of fandom work better?

I think so.

How much of a fan you are should be determined by your involvement in the game and knowledge of the sport.

I would call them levels. And if we?re talking about the Tigers, here?s how I would define them.
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good article. I would say I'm a level 4 with the exception of the pet and I don't watch many games due to them sucking recently and I don't have bally sports
 
https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...sions-scott-chu-2024-predictions/72153517007/
'Days of Roar' Tigers Podcast: Scott Chu joins to break down swing decisions from Detroit Tigers hitters. 60 minutes.
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On this episode: This week, Mark and Evan talk some of Evan's predictions for the Detroit Tigers in 2024. Find out which players might be giving Evan the side eye come spring training.
The guys also talk if there are any remaining free agent moves left for the team this off-season.
Later in the pod, the "Days of Roar" crew welcome senior fantasy analyst for Pitcher List, Scott Chu, to the pod. The trio discuss all things hitting, including Scott's list of top 200 hitters for 2024, how Colt Keith may perform at the major league level and how Mark Canha could make an impact on the younger members of the team.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/09/watercooler-wednesday-117/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Over the last week, many of you joined the free agent conversations about Matt Chapman, who is currently a free agent and third baseman.

We know the Tigers have lacked for a solid 3Ber for many years now. It?s why Jace Jung has been moved there and is training extensively at that position. He is receiving positive reviews so far.

His brother is Josh Jung, who is a top defensive 3Ber in his own right. Josh is one of 3 who is coaching Jace.

PoBO Scott Harris has said repeatedly that the young top prospects will not be blocked in their development. However, Jace is still unproven at the MLB level. It is believed that he will make his MLB debut at some point during the 2024 season.

In the meantime, Matt Vierling will hold down the 3B.

Chapman will be 31 years old this coming year and is looking for a multi-year contract. He turned down the Blue Jays contract extension offer believed to be around 4 years/$100 mill.

Given that he rejected a qualifying offer, the Tigers would have to cough up at least 1 draft pick as well as money from their international bonus pool if they were to sign him.

He is projected to get 6 years/ $150 mill. His agent is Scott Boras.

He has 5 years of MLB experience and a lifetime .240/.330/.424 slash line. He just won his 4th Gold Glove.

Defensively, he is ranked #3 out of all MLB 3Bers with +12 DRS.

He has an above-average walk rate but also a high strikeout rate.

Given the Tigers? need ? and the uncertainty of Jung?s development ? should the Tigers go after Chapman?

Should the Tigers sign Matt Chapman?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
 
kalinecountry said:
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/09/watercooler-wednesday-117/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Over the last week, many of you joined the free agent conversations about Matt Chapman, who is currently a free agent and third baseman.

We know the Tigers have lacked for a solid 3Ber for many years now. It?s why Jace Jung has been moved there and is training extensively at that position. He is receiving positive reviews so far.

His brother is Josh Jung, who is a top defensive 3Ber in his own right. Josh is one of 3 who is coaching Jace.

PoBO Scott Harris has said repeatedly that the young top prospects will not be blocked in their development. However, Jace is still unproven at the MLB level. It is believed that he will make his MLB debut at some point during the 2024 season.

In the meantime, Matt Vierling will hold down the 3B.

Chapman will be 31 years old this coming year and is looking for a multi-year contract. He turned down the Blue Jays contract extension offer believed to be around 4 years/$100 mill.

Given that he rejected a qualifying offer, the Tigers would have to cough up at least 1 draft pick as well as money from their international bonus pool if they were to sign him.

He is projected to get 6 years/ $150 mill. His agent is Scott Boras.

He has 5 years of MLB experience and a lifetime .240/.330/.424 slash line. He just won his 4th Gold Glove.

Defensively, he is ranked #3 out of all MLB 3Bers with +12 DRS.

He has an above-average walk rate but also a high strikeout rate.

Given the Tigers? need ? and the uncertainty of Jung?s development ? should the Tigers go after Chapman?

Should the Tigers sign Matt Chapman?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
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31 years old, give up compensation, and a 6 year contract. Hell no!
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/10/headed-in-the-right-direction/
HEADED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
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We?re starting to witness proof positive that the changes made to the Detroit Tigers? organization are starting to pay off. Specifically as it pertains to player development.

For the first time in decades, the Tigers? farm system is no longer a laughing joke. Even Keith Law has good things to say about them.

But what is funny is the credit that some fans are giving Al Avila for the rise in prospect rankings and the farm system.

Their rationale?

That Avila drafted most of these players.

To quote Cher from the movie Clueless??.?As if.?

To give the former GM the credit is to believe that once a player is drafted, his skill level is already formed. That he?s not going to improve, regress or further develop his skills.

Or to even credit Avila with the player selection. The Tigers picked #1 and #2 for years under the old Front Office. It?s not like they were actually making the hard decisions about which players to draft. The official prospect rankings essentially took care of that.

To see the measurable progress being made, let?s compare the previous and current Front Offices in their farm system development. (And for the record, I?m not using farm system rankings that assign ?gimme points? solely based upon where the player was drafted, which also unfairly rewards the teams with the highest draft picks. I use the systems that base their evaluations on talent only.)

And to do this, we need to review the rankings during each year. (Please note that many evaluation systems rank 2-3 times every year ? beginning of the season, mid-season/post-draft and end of year.)
 
The Cubs are in agreement with lefty Shota Imanaga on a 4 year $53 million deal. After 2 years, the team has the option to extend the contract to $80 million over 5 yrs. If they decline, Imanaga has the option to become a free agent. Same after third year.
The Cubs got an absolute steal. Shota Imanaga was signed with less AAV than Montas, Manaea, and Lugo.

Imanaga is going to be the rock so many teams want.

But hey we got Flaherty for 14 million for a year.
 
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Tigers, Tarik Skubal agree at $2.65 million and avoid salary arbitration.

Tigers and OF Akil Baddoo agree at $1.55 million and avoid salary arbitration.

Jake Rogers (3.040): $1.7MM agreement today.

Casey Mize (3.111): no news yet.
 
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