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

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With just a month until spring training, there are a number of higher-profile free agents who remain unsigned. One of them is Alex Bregman. (duh) His agent is Scott Boras. He and …
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With just a month until spring training, there are a number of higher-profile free agents who remain unsigned. One of them is Alex Bregman. (duh)
His agent is Scott Boras. He and Bregman turned down a 6-year $156 mill contract for him to stay with the Astros.
It is believed that Boras was asking for a minimum of 7 years and a $200+ mill contract.
But their demands are ageing poorly and experts point to a number of issues that have prevented him from signing with another team.
To his credit, Bregman is one of the best 3Bers in the game. Gold Glove caliber. Impeccable leadership and character. A favorite of Manager A. J. Hinch. Here’ a quick reference to his stats:
Alex Bregman Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com
But he will also be 31 years old this March which make a longer contract a concern.
The Tigers however, don’t have a solid replacement in the minors and Jace Jung was disappointing at 3B for the short time he was there in 2024.
Scott Boras has a reputation of asking for more money and years than other agents. Last year, he flopped for the very first time with 4 of his biggest clients who ended up having to settle for much smaller and shorter contracts.
The free agent market expectations were set almost a month ago and players still languishing are now are starting to downsize their contract demands.
Reports have the Tigers still very much “in the mix” with Boras and Bregman. They are said to be 1 of the last 2 teams remaining in the negotiations.
What do you believe is the primary reason why the Tigers still have not finalized a deal for him?

What do you believe is the primary reason why the Tigers still have not finalized a deal for Alex Bregman?

1. His age coupled with the number of years on the contract.

2. He's been over-valued/over-priced by Boras.

3. The Tigers are using strategy and time in order to land a more favorable team deal.

VOTE
 
I'm not sure about what's going on with Bregman but I wonder if teams aren't willing to give him what he's asking. ST a month away and he hasn't signed yet. My guess is no one wants to give him 6 years.

But I saw an article about what they predicted: Predictions suggest he might sign with the Red Sox for a six-year, $165 million deal or the Tigers for an eight-year, $216 million contract.

Damn I hope that's not true, 8 years. No thank you.
 

@BenBadler: Detroit Tigers with their big international signing today, Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez for $3.2 million.​

16 years old or so they say. I'm not sure if this is old news or not but official today.
Grades: Hit (50), Power (70), Run (50), Arm (60), Field (45), Overall: 60

Edit: #4 in International list. Top OF.
 
Mitchrapp said:

@BenBadler: Detroit Tigers with their big international signing today, Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez for $3.2 million.​

16 years old or so they say. I'm not sure if this is old news or not but official today.
Grades: Hit (50), Power (70), Run (50), Arm (60), Field (45), Overall: 60

Edit: #4 in International list. Top OF.
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I saw that. I agree with you...he looks like he's 25
 
Mitchrapp said:

@BenBadler: Detroit Tigers with their big international signing today, Dominican outfielder Cris Rodriguez for $3.2 million.​

16 years old or so they say. I'm not sure if this is old news or not but official today.
Grades: Hit (50), Power (70), Run (50), Arm (60), Field (45), Overall: 60

Edit: #4 in International list. Top OF.
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It's been pretty known since last year. Most of these kids have deals in place long before they sign. Sounds like he's by far the highest ranked international player we've ever signed.

Curious to see what happens to the kids that had hand shake deals with the dodgers now that they'll have to give their entire lot of money to get Sasaki
 
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Yep, he old dude ;-)
 
gotime909 said:
It's been pretty known since last year. Most of these kids have deals in place long before they sign. Sounds like he's by far the highest ranked international player we've ever signed.

Curious to see what happens to the kids that had hand shake deals with the dodgers now that they'll have to give their entire lot of money to get Sasaki
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It is guaranteed LA? Probably a formality but LA, SD and fkn Toronto (Lol) were the 3 finalists. Like he would go to fkn Canada. Lol.
 
Power-hitting No. 4 prospect Rodriguez headlines Tigers' signings.
Tigers official site

www.blessyouboys.com

Tigers sign outfielder Cris Rodriguez as 2025 international signing period begins

The 16-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, signed for $3.2 million on Wednesday.
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Tigers sign outfielder Cris Rodriguez as 2025 international signing period begins.
The 16-year-old from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, signed for $3.2 million on Wednesday.
BYBTB

motorcitybengals.com

Tigers make international free agency history and didn't need Roki Sasaki to do it

The Detroit Tigers signed Cris Rodriguez, the No. 4-ranked prospect in the 2025 international signing class, to a franchise record bonus.
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Tigers make international free agency history and didn't need Roki Sasaki to do it.
MCBTB

www.detroitnews.com

Tigers, as well as outside appraisers, like Detroit’s 2025 international crop

In unveiling Wednesday their first six picks from MLB’s 2025 international class, the Tigers were heavy on big bats — and big bodies.
www.detroitnews.com
Tigers ink 4 as international signing period opens.
Detnews

www.freep.com

Detroit Tigers sign international prospect Cris Rodriguez to record $3.2 million bonus

Dominican Republic outfielder Cris Rodriguez, known for elite raw power, signed with the Detroit Tigers on Day 1 of 2025 international signing period.
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Detroit Tigers sign international prospect Cris Rodriguez to record $3.2 million bonus.
Freep

www.mlive.com

Dominican outfielder headlines Tigers’ 2025 international signing class

Wednesday was the first day of MLB's international signing period.
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Dominican outfielder headlines Tigers’ 2025 international signing class.
Mlive
 
motorcitybengals.com

Chris Fetter could be selling point for Detroit Tigers to acquire struggling starter

Chris Fetter was recently named Baseball America's Coach of the Year. Could he have something up his sleeve for a potential Tiger trade target?
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Chris Fetter could be selling point for Detroit Tigers to acquire struggling starter
Chris Fetter was recently named Baseball America's Coach of the Year. Could he have something up his sleeve for a potential Tiger trade target?
MCBTB
 
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by Holly Horning On Tuesday, we took a deep dive into the Detroit Tigers’ payroll, understanding that it’s not about where they rank in MLB that counts. There are a variety of fac…
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kalinecountry said:
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SPENDING WISELY

by Holly Horning On Tuesday, we took a deep dive into the Detroit Tigers’ payroll, understanding that it’s not about where they rank in MLB that counts. There are a variety of fac…
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"In summary, the $/W stat is really a measure of these 3 things:
  • The efficiency of the Front Office.
  • Finding the best players at the best price to assemble the best possible roster.
  • The skills of the manager and coaches to get the most out of their players."
She forgot the biggest factor, having 20+ guys that are on league minimum or early in the pre-arb process.
 
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