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Tigers FO thread, Scott Harris Pres. of Baseball Ops,Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg GM

Record wise what I thought I'd be. Hitting as bad a last year with different hitting coach, extremely disappointed. Harris hasn't done anything, not sure what Illitchs end plan is here..
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...es-progress-plus/id1674627945?i=1000617057582
Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Why Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris sees progress, plus MLB draft preview and Colt Keith interview. 72 minutes.

It's a packed episode of "Days of Roar." This week, beyond their regular wrap up of the recent week in Detroit Tigers' baseball, the guys have on MLB draft expert Brian Sakowski to talk which potential eligible players we should be keeping our eyes on. Later, Mark and Evan go over an interview with Colt Keith, who has been making impressive moves in minor league ball.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/06/16/saturday-survey-82/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

Not that long ago, the Detroit Tigers had a successful month of May and found themselves just a couple games under .500 and out of 1st place. Since then, they?ve gone on an extended losing streak.

They are now 11 games under .500 and 6 games out of 1st place (through Thursday?s games).

Part of their struggles may be attributed to a taxed starting rotation and bullpen, along with key injuries to positional players and pitchers. But on the other hand, they continue to put up very weak offensive numbers.

Can this team recover from their current situation? Will they be able to right the ship to some extent? Or is this finally who they really are?
How will the Tigers perform for the rest of the year?

How will the Tigers perform for the rest of the year?

1. They will right the ship somewhat and play better.

2. They will continue to struggle significantly.

VOTE
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...ut-press-meeting/id1674627945?i=1000617759490
Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Recapping Scott Harris' impromptu dugout press meeting. 75 minutes.

This week, Mark and Evan take some time to review Scott Harris' surprise press conference. Is this team going to compete for the AL Central? What does Harris see in player development? The guys go over his responses and more.

Later, we have another question round of "The Big Two". What's the likelihood this team could actually win their division and are there specific dates we can look towards for the return of Matt Manning and Tarik Skubal? The guys also go over who's starting to heat up offensively and which bullpen arms might need a tweak in their mechanics.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/06/20/watercooler-wednesday-90/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic??..

Scott Harris talked to the media on Monday. In his conversations, he discussed both Colt Keith and Nick Maton. Both play third base. Both are left-handed.

Harris indicated that promoting a player like Keith from AA to Detroit is not an ideal move. It?s because the level of pitching and diversity of pitches seen in AAA is of a much higher level than AA. Toledo helps prepare hitters for the MLB level.

As for Nick Maton, Scott said: ?He is adjusting back to what the league is doing to him, and there are some nights where you can see a lot of progress, and there are some nights where it is difficult for him. He?s still a young hitter. He still doesn?t have quite the body of work at this level to suggest he?s gonna be as consistent a performer at this level as we think he?s going to be in the future. As long as the work looks good and as long as he continues to show the adjustments at the plate, we?re going to give him some runway.?

What Harris was implying is that hitters need more time to develop and that stats only show part of what is going on and do not represent the true level of development. Both Keith and Maton are works in progress.

Many fans are clamoring for Keith to be promoted to Detroit and for Maton to be dropped from the 26-man roster. So far, Keith has only 168 games to his career. Maton has 153 in the majors.

A. J. Hinch has stated that the Tigers are desperate for left-handed hitters which is another reason why Maton continues to play in addition to working on his development as a hitter.

Keith, once expected to be somewhat fast-tracked through Toledo and arrive in Detroit sometime shortly after the All-Star break, has been slowed down in his development due to arm fatigue. The Tigers are taking things more slowly out of an abundance of caution.

Currently, there are no other options to play third base and replace Maton within the Tigers? system.

Given Harris? statements about the importance of development and gained experience, do you agree with the organization?s decision to keep developing both Keith and Maton at least for the near future?

If you are in disagreement, what is the viable solution? Please share it!

Do you agree with the organization?s decision to keep developing Keith and Maton at least for the near future?

1. Yes, they cannot be rushed.

2. No, they need to bring up Keith now.

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/06/24/deeper-discussions-76/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

There is just over a little more than a month until the trade deadline on August 1st.

During the month of July, the Tigers are expecting the return of multiple starting pitchers. Some have been out for a short time while others have not pitched in a year or longer.

Currently, the Tigers are 5.5 games out of 1st place and 10 games under .500 (through Friday?s games). The AL Central is baseball?s worst division and even the team currently in 1st place is only 1 game over .500. The division title is almost any team?s for the taking.

It is expected that Scott Harris will not make a decision about trading any players until closer to the deadline and the Tiger?s potential for the rest of the year is more clear.

Detroit has 3 starting pitchers who may be gone after this year. Eduardo Rodriguez has an opt-out and he is widely expected to do so if his injured finger allows a return to normal. There are multiple rumors of teams interested in him.

Matthew Boyd and Michael Lorenzen are both on 1- year contracts.

If Eduardo opts out and both Boyd and Lorenzen?s contracts expire, the Tigers will get nothing in return for them. This is crucial for the team to consider given their rebuilding and lack of depth.

Scott Harris could attempt to trade them and acquire roster-ready players, depth and/or prospects in return.

If Detroit does this, there is no guarantee that the returning IL pitchers will have a smooth transition. There would be 2 months left in the season for the trades and returns to the roster to play out.

Last year, the Tigers used 17 different starting pitchers to get through the year. This year, 12 so far.

If you were Scott Harris, what would you do? Trade them and potentially weaken your starting rotation for the last 1/3rd of the season or look towards the future by adding new talent?

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 respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

Should Scott Harris trade Rodriguez, Boyd and Lorenzen?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
 
kalinecountry said:
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/06/24/deeper-discussions-76/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

There is just over a little more than a month until the trade deadline on August 1st.

During the month of July, the Tigers are expecting the return of multiple starting pitchers. Some have been out for a short time while others have not pitched in a year or longer.

Currently, the Tigers are 5.5 games out of 1st place and 10 games under .500 (through Friday?s games). The AL Central is baseball?s worst division and even the team currently in 1st place is only 1 game over .500. The division title is almost any team?s for the taking.

It is expected that Scott Harris will not make a decision about trading any players until closer to the deadline and the Tiger?s potential for the rest of the year is more clear.

Detroit has 3 starting pitchers who may be gone after this year. Eduardo Rodriguez has an opt-out and he is widely expected to do so if his injured finger allows a return to normal. There are multiple rumors of teams interested in him.

Matthew Boyd and Michael Lorenzen are both on 1- year contracts.

If Eduardo opts out and both Boyd and Lorenzen?s contracts expire, the Tigers will get nothing in return for them. This is crucial for the team to consider given their rebuilding and lack of depth.

Scott Harris could attempt to trade them and acquire roster-ready players, depth and/or prospects in return.

If Detroit does this, there is no guarantee that the returning IL pitchers will have a smooth transition. There would be 2 months left in the season for the trades and returns to the roster to play out.

Last year, the Tigers used 17 different starting pitchers to get through the year. This year, 12 so far.

If you were Scott Harris, what would you do? Trade them and potentially weaken your starting rotation for the last 1/3rd of the season or look towards the future by adding new talent?

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 respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

Should Scott Harris trade Rodriguez, Boyd and Lorenzen?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
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you trade any of them that gets you a decent return.
 
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