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Detroit Tigers: What does the Mitch Keller extension mean for Tarik Skubal?

Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a long contract extension. Should Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers be next?

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Detroit Tigers: What does the Mitch Keller extension mean for Tarik Skubal?
The Pittsburgh Pirates made news by signing one of their top young pitchers Mitch Keller to a lucrative contract extension. So what does that mean for Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers?
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Detroit Tigers observations: Tarik Skubal's offspeed pitch has a fastball look

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was pitching in Joker Marchant Stadium against Riley Greene during Friday's live batting practice session.

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Detroit Tigers observations: Tarik Skubal's offspeed pitch has a fastball look.
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Tigers inform young infielder that he won’t make Opening Day roster

“It’s being very transparent why they’re here, not to demolish their dreams of those of the fans,” A.J. Hinch said.

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Tigers inform young infielder that he won’t make Opening Day roster.
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SATURDAY SURVEY

Spring training games are starting this weekend and the Tigers’ first tv broadcast is set for Sunday. There will be lots of new faces on the roster – and in the tv booth. Whether or not…

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SATURDAY SURVEY.
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Spring training games are starting this weekend and the Tigers’ first tv broadcast is set for Sunday.
There will be lots of new faces on the roster – and in the tv booth.
Whether or not you will have access to viewing the game, let’s assume you will for the sake of today’s poll.
Which part of the game will you be most excited to watch for the first time?
All of the players – both returning and new – and game action or………..
….. the debut of the new Tigers’ play-by-play man, Jason Benetti?

Which part of the game will you be most excited to watch for the first time?

1. The players and game action.

2. Jason Benetti.

VOTE

 

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Motor City Metrics: A Detroit Tigers podcast: The Whole Squad is Here

Rogelio is down in Lakeland as the guys discuss the start of spring training, the signing of Gio Urshela and who has looked good in spring drills.

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Motor City Metrics Tigers Podcast. The Whole Squad is Here. 90 minutes.
Rogelio is down in Lakeland as the guys discuss the start of spring training, the signing of Gio Urshela and who has looked good in spring drills.
Rogelio is down in Lakeland as the guys discuss the start of spring training, the signing of Gio Urshela and who has looked good in spring drills.
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Colt Keith taking batting practice.

 

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A.J. Hinch on Reese Olson:

 

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Gio Urshela taking batting practice.

 

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A.J. Hinch on Keston Hiura starting today:

 

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A.J. Hinch talking about Jace Jung:

 

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Why is Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo still on the team?

Once beloved Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo has struggled over the past two seasons, and some are wondering if he should continue to play for the Tigers.

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Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo's time on the roster could be running out.
After breaking onto the scene in 2021 in style, Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo has come crashing back down to reality. From offense to defense, it has been a rough stretch for Baddoo.
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Kerry Carpenter injury update: What Detroit Tigers' outfielder had to say about hamstring

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter suffered a left hamstring strain in Thursday's workout when he rounded second base while running the bases.

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Kerry Carpenter injury update: What Detroit Tigers' outfielder had to say about hamstring.
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X-factors for 10 teams that missed playoffs in 2023

Last season, exactly half of MLB’s 12 postseason teams didn't make it the previous year. Ditto for 2022. Point is, we’re likely to see a handful of new clubs reach the playoffs this season, including some that might not have seemed like strong contenders heading into the year. The 10

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X-factors for 10 teams that missed playoffs in 2023.
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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS

Over the winter, Detroit Tigers’ PoBO Scott Harris emphasized that the young players coming up through the system and near their Detroit debut would not be blocked from playing. Jace Jung is …

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DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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Over the winter, Detroit Tigers’ PoBO Scott Harris emphasized that the young players coming up through the system and near their Detroit debut would not be blocked from playing.
Jace Jung is expected to inherit the 3B position. Possibly at some point during the 2024 season. He had been training extensively at the position with 3 different coaches. Two of them Tigers, including Alan Trammell.
And there’s his brother, Josh, who is a Gold Glove caliber 3Ber for the Texas Rangers. Reviews of his play are positive.
The Tigers have been without a regular 3Ber since the beginning of 2023. It was announced that Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McInstry would share the position this season.
However, within a week of watching spring training, the Tigers went out and signed free agent Gio Urshela to a 1-year $1.5 mill contract with incentives. He has fully recovered from a broken pelvis and passed his medical exam. He plays 3B primarily but also has some solid experience at SS.
Was this a good move for the Tigers? A stopgap solution until Jung is ready?
Or is there too much risk involved? Should the Tigers have done something bigger and more permanent in the free agent market to fill the 3B slot?
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?

What do you think about the signing of Gio Urshela?

1. Smart move and strategy.

2. It's an OK move but Tigers should have done more.

3. Don't like it.

VOTE

 

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MLB Gameday: Tigers 9, Rays 9 Final Score (02/25/2024)

Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Tigers vs. Rays at Charlotte Sports Park

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Tigers vs. rays final.

 

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By any number, Olson laser-focused on winning job

LAKELAND, Fla. -- Of all the negotiations the Tigers had during the offseason, Reese Olson could have had the toughest if he’d wanted. It wasn’t about his contract, but his jersey. When Jack Flaherty signed his one-year, $14 million deal with the Tigers in December, he asked about getting No.

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By any number, Olson laser-focused on winning job.
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4 overreactions to the Detroit Tigers beatdown in the spring training opener

The Detroit Tigers got beat up pretty bad in their spring training opener by the New York Yankees. Here's four overreactions to the teams 22-10 loss.

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4 overreactions to the Detroit Tigers beatdown in the spring training opener.
The Detroit Tigers got slaughtered by the New York Yankees on Saturday. Here's four overreactions to the beat-down in Detroit's spring opener.
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4 infielders fighting to be next man up for Tigers

Their path to an Opening Day roster was blocked by the signing of Gio Urshela.

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4 infielders fighting to be next man up for Tigers.
Mlive

 

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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.
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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! Here are the most interesting topics that hit my radar over the past week………..

 

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The Tigers have announced the following roster moves:*LHP Kolton Ingram was claimed off waivers by New York (NL)*OF T.J. Hopkins cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple A Toledo.