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

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/02/02/saturday-survey-114/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

The big news this week for Tiger fans is the unexpected signing of Colt Keith to a long-term contract.

No one saw it coming. In fact, in a recent Totally Tigers poll, 45% of fans said the Tigers should sign their young players early on in their careers.

What no one considered is that they would sign a player who hadn’t yet played an MLB game.

In an even more recent poll, 66% of fans thought the Keith signing was a really good idea.

Which brings us to our next question.

Should the Tigers sign another prospect to a long-term team-friendly contract who has yet to play an MLB game?

What do you think?

Should the Tigers sign another prospect to a long-term contract who has yet to play an MLB game?

1. Yes, sign another one at some point this year.

2. Yes, but wait until after the 2024 season.

3. No, one and done.

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/02/03/deeper-discussions-104/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Last week, the Detroit Tigers surprised everyone by finalizing a long-term team-friendly contract with Colt Keith who has yet to play a single game at the MLB level.

And now we’re wondering if the Tigers are going to repeat their strategy with another player at some point in 2024.

In order for this to happen, we have to consider which players have less risk than others.

There are oft-injured players like Riley Greene who would not currently be good candidates, especially given that he’s just come off Tommy John surgery.

And then there are Scott Boras’ clients like Jackson Jobe, Jace Jung, Matt Manning, Tarik Skubal and Spencer Torkelson. Boras has been clear that his job is to get his clients as much money as possible.

So who may be the most likely to be on the short list for extension?

They are currently all outfielders.

KERRY CARPENTER – He was team’s best hitter overall last year and vastly improved his defense where he is no longer a defensive liability.

MAX CLARK – He is the Tigers’ top prospect and ranks among the top 20 in all of MLB. He is believed to become a multi-tool player and has surprised us all by being invited to spring training so early on.

PARKER MEADOWS – He has elite speed and in the short time he was with the Tigers at the end of last year, he is one of their best defensive players covering the most difficult position – CF.

If you could extend only 1 of these players, who would it be?

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?

Who is the best candidate to be signed to a long-term contract?

1. Kerry Carpenter

2. Max Clark

3. Parker Meadows

VOTE
 
tomdalton22 said:
for me it's an easy choice. It's Carpenter. Carpenter has already proven to be a good hitter. Clark hasn't proven a thing. Meadows may be fast, but I still don't know if he will ever be a good hitter. He still has bust potential.
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Is the bust term really used for draft picks out of the first round? Also, his plus speed and defense will always be there. This kid hits even close to league average and he'll be an every day mainstay. With his speed and defense any OPS .700+ will make him a +war player.
 
gotime909 said:
Is the bust term really used for draft picks out of the first round? Also, his plus speed and defense will always be there. This kid hits even close to league average and he'll be an every day mainstay. With his speed and defense any OPS .700+ will make him a +war player.
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I don't mean bust based on his draft position. I mean bust in that he may not be able to hit enough to stay at the major league level. Just answering the question as to which one of the 3 I would give an early extension. He wouldn't be the guy for me.
 
Parker started to hit well in late summer. I hope he can continue on that.. Too early so say either way if he can hit.

Max, way too early to think about extension. Carpenter looked like he can hit .280 in the bigs but it's the power, dried out after a strong start. We'll see.
 
tomdalton22 said:
for me it's an easy choice. It's Carpenter. Carpenter has already proven to be a good hitter. Clark hasn't proven a thing. Meadows may be fast, but I still don't know if he will ever be a good hitter. He still has bust potential.
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There's a case for and against each of them.

Carpenter has hit enough but can he sustain it,

Clark would be a great signing If he can maintain it through Triple A like Keith did. I think what sold them on Keith was how he made the adjustment to the way he was being pitched to in Toledo after he initially struggled. Meadows is going to be excellent defensively, would like to see him make the adjustment too.

It will be an interesting Spring Training.

Not to change the subject, but I wonder if some of these remaining free agents
interest them and they offer a one year show me deal, kinda like Flaherty?
 
The Tigers are inviting LHP Jake Higginbotham to big league spring training.

Higginbotham was acquired by the team in the Joe Jimenez trade with the Braves alongside Justyn-Henry Malloy last offseason.

Tigers prospect Trei Cruz, a switch-hitter who plays shortstop and center field, is competing in the 2024 Caribbean Series

"There's been a lot of Cruzes that have played in that Caribbean Series," Cruz said. "To represent Puerto Rico is a big honor."

Tigers:
RHP Shelby Miller will wear number 7. Last worn by INF Jonathan Schoop in 2023.

LHP Andrew Chafin will wear number 17. Last worn by OF Austin Meadows in 2023.
 
The Tigers have announced the following roster moves:

*Claimed LHP Kolten Ingram off waivers from Los Angeles (AL).
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/i/ingrako01.shtml
The Tigers drafted Ingram in the 37th round in 2019 but released him in 2020 after just 30 pro innings. He stayed close with Brendan White, caught on with the Angels, and made the big leagues last year.

*Designated INF Nick Maton for assignment.

*RHP Devin Sweet cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple A Toledo.
 
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