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

[kalinecountry]

Tigers have opportunity to upgrade rotation (and block rival) in trade with Padres

The Detroit Tigers need another starter, and this trade to interrupt the Minnesota Twins' business would be perfect.

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Tigers have opportunity to upgrade rotation (and block rival) in trade with Padres.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Jack Flaherty Discusses Free Agency

Jack Flaherty recently discussed the depressed market he's faced in free agency and the possibility of a return to Detroit. Read more at MLBTR.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Jack Flaherty Discusses Free Agency.
MLBTR

 

[kalinecountry]

MONDAY MUSINGS

by Holly Horning Today, it’s about quick hits – bits of news that catch my radar during the week as well as connecting the dots re ongoing stories. Even the quirky. So let’s get to it! …

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MONDAY MUSINGS.
Totally Tigers

 

[kalinecountry]

A weekend of rumors leaves Alex Bregman still unsigned

According to Chandler Rome of the Athletic, the Astros were always planning to trade Ryan Pressly.

www.blessyouboys.com

A weekend of rumors leaves Alex Bregman still unsigned.
According to Chandler Rome of the Athletic, the Astros were always planning to trade Ryan Pressly.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tarik Skubal makes pitch for Tigers to sign Alex Bregman as free agency lags

Tarik Skubal said, in no uncertain terms, that he thinks a union this offseason between the Tigers and Alex Bregman would be a great idea.

motorcitybengals.com

Tarik Skubal makes pitch for Tigers to sign Alex Bregman as free agency lags.
MCBTB

 

[Mitchrapp]

Tigers confirmed to have a 5+ year offer on the table for Bregman. The Astros’ standing offer of 6 years/$156 million is described as “unlikely to get the deal done”.​

 

[tomdalton22]

Tigers confirmed to have a 5+ year offer on the table for Bregman. The Astros’ standing offer of 6 years/$156 million is described as “unlikely to get the deal done”.​

as far as I'm concerned, 5 years is too long as well

 

[kalinecountry]

Looking For A Match In A Spencer Torkelson Trade

If the Tigers sell low on Spencer Torkelson, which teams could get involved? More at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Looking For A Match In A Spencer Torkelson Trade.
MLBTR

 

[tomdalton22]

Looking For A Match In A Spencer Torkelson Trade

If the Tigers sell low on Spencer Torkelson, which teams could get involved? More at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Looking For A Match In A Spencer Torkelson Trade.
MLBTR

I don't understand all of this talk about wanting to trade Tork. I don't know a single reason why they would want to do it. If he doesn't make the team out of spring training, just send him to Toledo.

 

[gotime909]

I don't understand all of this talk about wanting to trade Tork. I don't know a single reason why they would want to do it. If he doesn't make the team out of spring training, just send him to Toledo.

I'm getting the idea that they might be sick of him. Sounds like he's not very receptive to changes. But that's coming from the trash tigers beat writers and bloggers who we both know are full of shit more than not.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Trading him now makes no sense anyway. Can't imagine he'll net much in a trade.

 

[gotime909]

Trading him now makes no sense anyway. Can't imagine he'll net much in a trade.

Agreed.

 

[kalinecountry]

BLAME IT ON BORAS

by Holly Horning Detroit Tiger fans have been getting increasingly agitated over the drawn out drama over free agent Alex Bregman. They lament over the Tigers’ failure to sign him and pin th…

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BLAME IT ON BORAS.
Totally Tigers

 

[tomdalton22]

BLAME IT ON BORAS

by Holly Horning Detroit Tiger fans have been getting increasingly agitated over the drawn out drama over free agent Alex Bregman. They lament over the Tigers’ failure to sign him and pin th…

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BLAME IT ON BORAS.
Totally Tigers

I really wish the Tigers would go publicly that they are out on Bregman.

 

[kalinecountry]

The Tigers should prioritize relief help over the starting rotation
The Tigers should prioritize relief help over the starting rotation.
Options to improve the offense and rotation are running slim. Pivoting to the bullpen would help.
BYBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers star fighting a two-front war after recent media predictions

Detroit Tigers star slugger Riley Greene is one of the most promising young players in the game, but he's got a tough road ahead.

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Detroit Tigers star fighting a two-front war after recent media predictions.
The cornerstone piece of the Tigers organization is being noticed, but his organization isn't making it easy.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers must capitalize on Red Sox refusing to use financial power with Alex Bregman

The Detroit Tigers have been part of the Alex Bregman sweepstakes, but another contender may have stepped aside.

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers must capitalize on Red Sox refusing to use financial power with Alex Bregman.
Detroit is in prime position to make a big splash.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers reliever Brendan White is example of just how tough baseball can be on body

Detroit Tigers reliever Brendan White, who made his MLB debut in 2023, is healthy as he prepares in New York to report to spring training in Florida.

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers reliever Brendan White is example of just how tough baseball can be on body.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY

The free agency process for the better players can be brutal as this blog published yesterday. Alex Bregman has been on the market for a full 3 months with multiple interested teams. Yet he r…

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WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

The free agency process for the better players can be brutal as this blog published yesterday.

Alex Bregman has been on the market for a full 3 months with multiple interested teams. Yet he remains unsigned as his agent, Scott Boras, attempts to keep raising the price by playing teams off against each other for his client’s services.
There are only 2 weeks left before players start reporting and more than a few teams are waiting to see how the market will settle once Bregman is signed so they can go after the remaining free agents. At least 5 teams have back up options depending upon where Bregman signs. Currently, the free agent market is stuck in neutral until Boras moves his client.
But waiting this long to sign one of the better free agents wreaks havoc on a team’s roster. Not knowing who they will be able to sign until the end. Ending up with none of the players they wanted. Being unable to trade current players because they don’t know if they will acquire the desired free agent.
Currently, the Tigers’ roster is in limbo. There are questions about 3B and on a related issue, also associated concerns about 1B and SS and roles for 3 of their infielders. Depending upon what happens with Bregman, there may also be changes in RF.
And of course, if Bregman does sign with the Tigers, payroll for pitchers may also change as well.
What do you think of the free agent process as a whole?
Should the Tigers return to the days of adding multiple free agents?
Should they only turn to free agency when they need to fill just 1 particular position?
Should they avoid free agency all-together and focus on utilizing their top farm system and via trades?
Or should they simply avoid dealing with Scott Boras? (Note: Boras has 7 Tigers as clients including Tarik Skubal and Jackson Jobe.)

How should the Tigers handle the free agent process going forward?

1. Return to the days of loading up on free agents.

2. Only enter the free agent market when they have 1 crucial need.

3. Supply their needs via the farm system and trades.

4. Use free agency but avoid dealing with Scott Boras.

VOTE

 

[Mitchrapp]

Tigers Nearing Deal With Tommy Kahnle​

MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

MLB Trade Rumors: a clearinghouse for legitimate baseball free agent and trade rumors.

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When healthy he's good.