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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/06/five-for-friday-75/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

The All-Star Week starts after this weekend?s games. It?s the time for PoBOs, GMs and managers to huddle over what should be done for the rest of the season.

In the past, GMs used to travel to the game and meet with each other as they started to consider what moves should be made by the trade deadline. Initial talks with other teams were held in order to discuss potential acquisitions and returns.

Covid and technology have changed that and there are some organizations who feel it?s no longer as important to meet in person considering the increasing importance of Zoom. It?s unknown whether Scott Harris will be traveling to Seattle or staying Detroit.

But we know he will be busy.

Doing what you ask? I?ve got my top 5 list of what Harris is most likely to be focused on??.
 
kalinecountry said:
https://motorcitybengals.com/posts/...-terrible-series-against-oakland-01h4nx5sbeqg
Detroit Tigers: Everyone is to blame for this terrible series against Oakland.
This series against the A's is embarrassing, and it starts at the top.
MCBTB
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I agree with most of that article. However, the author is talking out of both sides of his mouth.

Early he says "Spencer Torkelson is still going through growing pains"

I think we can all agree that he was rushed up to the majors before he was ready.

Then the author goes on to say this: "How can you possibly watch Tyler Nevin, Jonathan Schoop, and Jake Marisnick stink it up on the field and say that Colt Keith, Parker Meadows, and Justyn-Henry Malloy can't do any better? It's like they aren't trying to win...oh wait, they aren't."

I don't agree with a lot of what Harris has done so far, but if these three players are truly going to be a big part of the future, don't call them up until you are really sure they are ready.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/11/watercooler-wednesday-93/
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??..

By the end of this season, the Detroit Tigers will be shedding at least 1 significant contract ? Miguel Cabrera?s. It is also expected that Eduardo Rodriguez will be changing teams this year.

The Tigers have many holes to fill for the 2024 season and it is expected that they will be making a bigger investment in player salaries.

But how much should they spend?

There are 2 ways of looking at payroll ? the pattern seen in MLB overall and the payrolls of the AL Central. Let?s look at both.

Considering that payrolls fluctuate over the course of a year, we?ll look at the 2022 figures, considering that the final totals aren?t yet in for 2023.

The average payroll of MLB teams was $150 mill in 2022.

Out of the top 10 payrolls, 2 of those teams, the Red Sox ($212 mill) and the White Sox ($203 mill) did not make the playoffs.

Here?s who did with their corresponding payrolls:

AL

Cleveland $66 mill

Houston $182 mill

NY Yankees $252 mill

Seattle $116 mill

Tampa Bay $98 mill

Toronto $177 mill

NL

Atlanta $183 mill

LA $265 mill

NY Mets $268 mill

Philadelphia $242 mill

St. Louis $156 mill

San Diego $224 mill

Now, let?s look at the AL Central:

White Sox $203 mill

Twins $149 mill

Tigers $136 mill

Royals $93 mill

Guardians $66 mill

This year, the Tigers are currently sitting at $125 mill in payroll. A slight decrease from last year due to the DFA?ing of 16+ players. This year?s payroll could continue to go up or down depending upon trades, bonuses and incentives written into contracts.

From approximately 2006 through 2017, the Tigers routinely ranked #2 to #4 in MLB payrolls under Dave Dombrowski. And this year, the NY Mets? payroll currently sits at $363 mill with them 6 games under .500 and 18.5 games out of first place. From both of these experiences, we know that the largest payrolls are no guarantee of success in October ? or even during the season.

The Tigers now have a new Front Office and a new way of doing business. For the first time in decades, they are putting a focus on developing home grown talent. They are moving away from Mike Ilitch?s strategy of buying a team.

So how much should the Tigers? payroll be for the 2024 season given all of the information posted above?

Are they ready to spend a lot more given Cabrera?s retirement?

Or do they need to go more slowly given that the team is nowhere close to being in contention next year? Should they strategically add some solid talent next year and then build up from there going forward?

Is it necessary for them to be one of the top spenders when the rest of the AL Central isn?t spending much more?
What should they spend?

What should the Tigers spend on payroll for the 2024 season?

1. $225+ million

2. $200 - $225 mill

3. $175 - $200 mill

4. $150 - $175 mill

5. $125 - $150 mill

6. $100 - $125 mill

7. $100 mill or less

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/12/breaking-old-habits/
BREAKING OLD HABITS.
Totally Tigers

The MLB draft is now over and for the first time in almost 2 decades, the Tigers have a whole new cast involved in the scouting, drafting and signing of everyone they?ve selected.

And the differences are apparent. And in so many ways.

So much so, that I?ve got a list of 10 observations that show the Tigers are finally addressing the long-standing problems from past years that didn?t play out well in the end.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/13/five-for-friday-76/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

The second half of the MLB season officially starts today. For some teams, it?s a fresh start. For others, it?s a continuation of the first half?s vision.

As Tiger fans, we don?t have as much to look forward to as some other teams. But no matter what happens over the coming months, there will be events that we can hopefully watch with interest.

I?ve got the top 5 events I will be focusing on?.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/14/saturday-survey-86/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

As the second half of the baseball season starts, let?s take a fresh look at the Tigers.

They spent most of the first half with significant players on the IL. So much so that multiple bullpen days had to be scheduled.

Recently, many of these injured players have been returning to the team. Several starting pitchers and of course, Riley Greene. The team is slowly returning to its original roster.

And in August and/or September, some top prospects will be called up.

However, it is expected that the Tigers will lose at least 1 starting pitcher to the August 1st trade deadline. Probably two. Will they have replacements if that happens?

Given all of this, how are you feeling about the last half of the season?

Are you looking forward to seeing what it brings, curious about what may play out or feeling pessimistic?

What are your feelings about the last half of the Tigers' season?

1. Looking forward to seeing what may happen.

2. Somewhat curious.

3. Feeling pessimistic.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/watercooler-wednesday-94/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

The trade deadline is fast approaching with only 12 days left.

The Detroit Tigers have 4 pitchers they could potentially lose after this year.

Eduardo Rodriguez (2.70 ERA) has a player opt out that he is widely expected to use after this season. Michael Lorenzen?s (3.75 ERA) contract expires after 2023. And Jose Cisnero (3.34 ERA) and Chasen Shreve (4.54) will become free agents in 2.5 months.

ERod and Cisnero both have .500 W/L records. The other two are under .500.

Should the Tigers trade them all? They would lose 2 starters and 2 relievers. But in return, they may get MLB-ready players and/or a chance to add needed depth to their minor league pipeline.

If they do trade them, do they have replacements who can come up? Will other pitchers who are expected to come off the IL at some point be able to take their spots?

If they don?t trade them, the team will lose 4 players after this season and receive nothing in return. Can the Tigers afford to allow their system to become even more depleted?

Or should the Front Office hang onto them? The Tigers are 9 games under .500 and 5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central. Should they try to finish the year as best they can?

This is today?s question to kick start some good discussion threads here ? and to take with you wherever you go during the rest of the week.

Should the Tigers trade all 4 of their pitchers with expiring contracts by this year's trade deadline?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
 
kalinecountry said:
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/18/watercooler-wednesday-94/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

The trade deadline is fast approaching with only 12 days left.

The Detroit Tigers have 4 pitchers they could potentially lose after this year.

Eduardo Rodriguez (2.70 ERA) has a player opt out that he is widely expected to use after this season. Michael Lorenzen?s (3.75 ERA) contract expires after 2023. And Jose Cisnero (3.34 ERA) and Chasen Shreve (4.54) will become free agents in 2.5 months.

ERod and Cisnero both have .500 W/L records. The other two are under .500.

Should the Tigers trade them all? They would lose 2 starters and 2 relievers. But in return, they may get MLB-ready players and/or a chance to add needed depth to their minor league pipeline.

If they do trade them, do they have replacements who can come up? Will other pitchers who are expected to come off the IL at some point be able to take their spots?

If they don?t trade them, the team will lose 4 players after this season and receive nothing in return. Can the Tigers afford to allow their system to become even more depleted?

Or should the Front Office hang onto them? The Tigers are 9 games under .500 and 5 games out of 1st place in the AL Central. Should they try to finish the year as best they can?

This is today?s question to kick start some good discussion threads here ? and to take with you wherever you go during the rest of the week.

Should the Tigers trade all 4 of their pitchers with expiring contracts by this year's trade deadline?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
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Trade them all. The starters might be more difficult to replace, but the relievers are easily replaceable.
 
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