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

[gotime909]

Guys, Ilitch ain't never not gonna spend no more money on this team. I'm still shocked he splurged on Baez, but that was the final object lesson. And that "lightning in a bottle" streak of last season, demonstrates that you can win 86 games and get into the post season without breaking the bank. It's been that way for years now, so I speculate that CI won't sign big-name FAs in any event. Also, there's a record of teams that win 100 games failing in the post season as well.

I kinda see it from CI's viewpoint for the first time. I just wish he'd come out and say so.

I feel we're all realizing he'll never spend big money, but its the way the team has spent the little bit of money that some of us are concerned about.

 

[Mitchrapp]

[MLB Network Radio] "I think the Tigers have the best offer on the table perhaps, I'm just not sure that's where he wants to go." Jim Bowden has the latest on Alex Bregman's market:​

Another rumor.

 

[Mitchrapp]

The Mets are considering trading for Spencer Torkelson.​

Pete Alonso Met With Angels; Mets Considering External First Base Option

Another team has entered the group chat sweepstakes. Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso and his camp met with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, as multiple

www.si.com

As for external options, one first base fit the Mets are considering is a trade for former No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson. The 25-year-old righty bat is coming off a poor 2024 campaign and there's currently no path for him to play everyday after the Detroit Tigers signed second baseman Gleyber Torres and plan to move Colt Keith to first base.

SI article so take that with a grain of salt.

 

[tomdalton22]

[MLB Network Radio] "I think the Tigers have the best offer on the table perhaps, I'm just not sure that's where he wants to go." Jim Bowden has the latest on Alex Bregman's market:​

Another rumor.

I heard him say this about a week ago too (MLB Radio)

 

[kalinecountry]

I voted D, although there is still time to get it to a C. I don't see any way possible to get it to a B or above.

I voted D too. These are bandages where they need players that will perform well for several years.

 

[kalinecountry]

Guys, Ilitch ain't never not gonna spend no more money on this team. I'm still shocked he splurged on Baez, but that was the final object lesson. And that "lightning in a bottle" streak of last season, demonstrates that you can win 86 games and get into the post season without breaking the bank. It's been that way for years now, so I speculate that CI won't sign big-name FAs in any event. Also, there's a record of teams that win 100 games failing in the post season as well.

I kinda see it from CI's viewpoint for the first time. I just wish he'd come out and say so.

Here's the catch that makes me scratch my head wondering what the plan is. He has spent millions to upgrade the coaching staff at each minor league stop, extensively upgraded every imaginable form of analytics, upgraded the Lakeland Fla. minor league and Spring Training Complex, put more investments into international scouting, and overall drafting of the right kinds of players to be a top 1/2/3/4/5 team with prospects. Of course this was long over due by possibly decades. The question is why are they hesitant to sign a couple of quality free agents? If they are waiting to have an overabundance of minor league talent that they can pick from for the Tigers and also trade some minor league talent for quality players fine. But the bigger question to me is are they going to sign star players who are ready for free agency like Skubal, or in a few years Greene? If not, then it looks like we will become a team like Tampa and have great minor league development and players who can step in to the majors only to trade them before the enter FA.
Throw all of this speculation out if Chris Ilitch is waiting for their mother to die before spending bigger amounts of money on the Tiger's team.

 

[kalinecountry]

Five Things We Liked From the Past Week, January 31st - Tigers Minor League Report

In our first installment of five things we like from the past week, we look at the hot stove season and the Detroit Tigers signing of Kahnle.

tigersmlreport.com

Five Things We Liked From the Past Week, January 31st.
TMLR

 

[kalinecountry]

Detroit Tigers Sign Veteran Reliever Tommy Kahnle - Tigers Minor League Report

Taking a closer look at Tommy Kahnle, the veteran reliever just signed by the Detrit Tigers for the 2025 season.

tigersmlreport.com

Detroit Tigers Sign Veteran Reliever Tommy Kahnle.
TMLR

 

[tomdalton22]

Here's the catch that makes me scratch my head wondering what the plan is. He has spent millions to upgrade the coaching staff at each minor league stop, extensively upgraded every imaginable form of analytics, upgraded the Lakeland Fla. minor league and Spring Training Complex, put more investments into international scouting, and overall drafting of the right kinds of players to be a top 1/2/3/4/5 team with prospects. Of course this was long over due by possibly decades. The question is why are they hesitant to sign a couple of quality free agents? If they are waiting to have an overabundance of minor league talent that they can pick from for the Tigers and also trade some minor league talent for quality players fine. But the bigger question to me is are they going to sign star players who are ready for free agency like Skubal, or in a few years Greene? If not, then it looks like we will become a team like Tampa and have great minor league development and players who can step in to the majors only to trade them before the enter FA.
Throw all of this speculation out if Chris Ilitch is waiting for their mother to die before spending bigger amounts of money on the Tiger's team.

From what I understand is the team is basically in a trust and the "board" has to give the OK for just about everything. CI is in charge, but it may be just as a "figure head"

 

[kalinecountry]

Alex Bregman Reportedly Has Six-Year Offer From Club Other Than Astros

Alex Bregman has a six-year offer the Astros but apparently one from another club as well. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Alex Bregman Reportedly Has Six-Year Offer From Club Other Than Astros.
MLBTR

 

[tomdalton22]

Alex Bregman Reportedly Has Six-Year Offer From Club Other Than Astros

Alex Bregman has a six-year offer the Astros but apparently one from another club as well. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

Alex Bregman Reportedly Has Six-Year Offer From Club Other Than Astros.
MLBTR

It has to be the Tigers.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tommy-kahnle-on-changeup-joining-tigers

The evolution of new Tigers' reliever Kahnle's changeup.
Tigers official site