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Tigers 2024-2025 Offseason: Trades, Free Agents, Call ups, Rule 5, tender, non-tender, Awards

tomdalton22 said:
I was torn between 3 & 4. I chose 3. Now, they still have a bad defensive 2B, and a guy that is bad defensively, playing a brand new position. (n)
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It won't be an easy transition and not to take away from the good defensive 1B but playing 1B is easier than play 2B. Though I suspect Keith will be a sub def. guy at 1st. Esp. this season.
 
Mitchrapp said:
It won't be an easy transition and not to take away from the good defensive 1B but playing 1B is easier than play 2B. Though I suspect Keith will be a sub def. guy at 1st. Esp. this season.
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I agree that in theory it should be easier, but there are some nuances at 1B that can't be taken for granted, especially for someone who has never played the postiion. Playing with a different glove and making 10-15 stretch plays trying to catch wild throws from Baez, Torres, and whoever they have playing 3B 🤣 🤣
 
tomdalton22 said:
I agree that in theory it should be easier, but there are some nuances at 1B that can't be taken for granted, especially for someone who has never played the postiion. Playing with a different glove and making 10-15 stretch plays trying to catch wild throws from Baez, Torres, and whoever they have playing 3B 🤣 🤣
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I hope that he'll have less chances as 1B usually does and he can figure out how to field a thrown ball in the dirt. But right side of the infielder defensive will not be good. I'm going in assuming its going to be bad.
 
Tork was bad at many things, but he was plus at scooping wild Baez(and others) throws off the ground. I watched Colt boot a few routune grounders last year, so I'm interested in seeing how that translates to first.
 
kalinecountry said:
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MLB.com leaves door open for high-profile Tigers reunion fans are dying for

Detroit Tigers legend Justin Verlander is still a free agent, and one MLB.com writer thinks theres a chance he could return to the city where his career began.
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MLB.com leaves door open for high-profile Tigers reunion fans are dying for.
So you're saying there's a chance...
MCBTB
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I would love this. I can't imagine it would cost a ton based on his last season and it would be a great addition to have around the young guys.
 

Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Detroit Tigers sign Gleyber Torres; Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera. 68 minutes.
Happy New Year, from the "Days of Roar" podcast! In the first episode of 2025, Evan and Mark break down the Detroit Tigers signing Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract, including his on-field performance, his $500,000 assignment bonus, and his goal of getting more than $100 million in free agency next offseason. After signing Torres, the Tigers still need another right-handed hitter to balance the lineup. Where do things stand with Alex Bregman? The Tigers have strong interest in signing Bregman to play third base, and Bregman has interest in the Tigers, but there remains a gap in value with 41 days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training.
After the break, Pete Caldera, the Yankees beat writer for The Bergen Record, joins the show to share everything there is to know about Torres, who spent his entire seven-year MLB career with the Yankees. After that, Evan and Mark discuss Colt Keith's move from second base to first base, as well as what that means for first baseman Spencer Torkelson.
 
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY

by Holly Horning Tomorrow will be the 2-month mark of the free agency season. Teams can’t sign a player until 5 days after the conclusion of the World Series. Detroit Tiger fans are wel…
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FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

Tomorrow will be the 2-month mark of the free agency season. Teams can’t sign a player until 5 days after the conclusion of the World Series.
Detroit Tiger fans are well aware of the “will-we-or-won’t-we” potential signing of Alex Bregman. Rumors and reports are only getting hotter by the day. And if you believe most of the stories coming out, the Tigers are 1 of what is believed to be 2 or 3 teams still seriously in the mix.
But many wonder why the Tigers just haven’t up and grabbed Bregman. Why can’t they just make an offer that his agent, Scott Boras, can’t refuse?
In answer to that last question, I would ask that you refer to what happened when they did just that. See Scherzer, Max.
We’ve got 5 reasons explaining why this negotiation is taking so long.
 

Tiger Territory Podcast. Austin Jackson's Tiger Territory Debut. 37 minutes.
Austin Jackson spent parts of five seasons roaming the outfield in Detroit. Now, he's the third member of Tiger Territory. Cody Stavenhagen and Kieran Steckley catch up with Jackson and reflect on his career in Detroit.
 
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Bleacher Report connects Tigers to trade candidate that was never on Detroit's radar

Bleacher Report a truly out-of-left-field trade prediction for the Detroit Tigers, linking them to a Chicago Cubs outfielder.
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Bleacher Report connects Tigers to trade candidate that was never on Detroit's radar.
MCBTB

I never heard of him, and it is bleacher report.
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Seiya Suzuki Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com

Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Seiya Suzuki. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com
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SATURDAY SURVEY

There is a reason why Tarik Skubal and his agent, Scott Boras turned down the Tigers’ contract extension offer. It’s because of the newest contracts for Max Fried (8 yrs./$218 mill) and…
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SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

There is a reason why Tarik Skubal and his agent, Scott Boras turned down the Tigers’ contract extension offer.
It’s because of the newest contracts for Max Fried (8 yrs./$218 mill) and Blake Snell (5yrs./$182 mill), both lefties like Skubal. Both earning those contracts in their early 30’s. Skubal will be 30 when he becomes a free agent.
It is strongly believed that Tarik’s new contract will well exceed the contracts for Fried and Snell.
Then there’s Juan Soto who turned down a contract extension. By waiting 2 years, he made an additional $325 mill.
His agent? Scott Boras.
Which is why Skubal is most likely to become a free agent. He will also be helped by the current market inflation we are seeing where less than stellar pitchers are earning eye-popping amounts that don’t really correlate to their accomplishments.
Skubal could potentially earn over $400 mill and set a new starting pitcher record if all goes well over the next 2 years. If not, the odds are good that he could earn over $300 mill – approximately $40 mill/year.
Should the Tigers bite?

Should the Detroit Tigers keep Tarik Skubal if it means paying him $300+ mill ($40+ mill/yr)?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
 
kalinecountry said:
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SATURDAY SURVEY

There is a reason why Tarik Skubal and his agent, Scott Boras turned down the Tigers’ contract extension offer. It’s because of the newest contracts for Max Fried (8 yrs./$218 mill) and…
totallytigers.wordpress.com totallytigers.wordpress.com
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

There is a reason why Tarik Skubal and his agent, Scott Boras turned down the Tigers’ contract extension offer.
It’s because of the newest contracts for Max Fried (8 yrs./$218 mill) and Blake Snell (5yrs./$182 mill), both lefties like Skubal. Both earning those contracts in their early 30’s. Skubal will be 30 when he becomes a free agent.
It is strongly believed that Tarik’s new contract will well exceed the contracts for Fried and Snell.
Then there’s Juan Soto who turned down a contract extension. By waiting 2 years, he made an additional $325 mill.
His agent? Scott Boras.
Which is why Skubal is most likely to become a free agent. He will also be helped by the current market inflation we are seeing where less than stellar pitchers are earning eye-popping amounts that don’t really correlate to their accomplishments.
Skubal could potentially earn over $400 mill and set a new starting pitcher record if all goes well over the next 2 years. If not, the odds are good that he could earn over $300 mill – approximately $40 mill/year.
Should the Tigers bite?

Should the Detroit Tigers keep Tarik Skubal if it means paying him $300+ mill ($40+ mill/yr)?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
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easy no for a pitcher
 
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