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

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-part-ways-with-amateur-scouting-director-scott-pleis
Tigers part ways with the amateur scouting director.
Tigers official site

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/tigers-fire-amateur-scouting-director-scott-pleis.html
Tigers Fire Amateur Scouting Director Scott Pleis.
MLBTR

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/1...s-fire-amateur-scouting-director-scott-pleis/
Detroit Tigers fire amateur scouting director Scott Pleis.
MCBTB

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...mateur-scouting-boss-scott-pleis/69549157007/
Tigers fire amateur scouting boss Scott Pleis.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ur-scouting-director-scott-pleis/69548855007/
Detroit Tigers fire scouting director Scott Pleis after 15 seasons.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/10/tigers-part-ways-with-longtime-scouting-director.html
Tigers part ways with longtime scouting director.
Mlive
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/08/deeper-discussions-45/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

There is no need to review the Detroit Tigers? dismal year, spending most of it in last place. However, since the hiring of Scott Harris as the team?s new President of Baseball Operations, the team went on a winning streak.

They won 11 of their final 16 games. Out of 5 series, they won 4. Two of them were sweeps.

And during that time period, the team ranked #4 in contact rate with 78.4%. For the majority of the year, they ranked at or near the bottom.

What do you believe was the catalyst for this dramatic turnabout?

Were they playing dramatically better because they were concerned about their jobs?

Were they acting as spoilers for the other teams vying for the playoffs?

Were they finally gelling as a team?

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?

What do you believe was the catalyst for the Tigers' significant improvement in play?

1. Job security after the hiring of Scott Harris.

2. They were playing the role of spoilers for teams in the playoff hunt.

3. They were finally coming together as a team.

VOTE
 
Filed under the category of "What took you so long?", the Detroit Tigers fired their hitting coach on Friday and moved his assistant to another position still to be determined. How bad was the team in hitting? It was truly offensive....

The team swung at more pitches outside the zone (36.7%) than any other team in MLB. Javy Baez swings outside the strike zone almost 48% of the time to rank #2 in MLB for worst plate discipline.

The Tigers were shut out 22 times which equals the record set in 1973. They had MLB's 2nd lowest walk rate with 6.5%.

Totally Tigers
 
New PoBO of the Detroit Tigers has taken over and within a day of officially making decisions, he started the firings. Two the first day, 1 the second.
When was the last time the Tigers actually fired anyone?

Before the firing of Al Avila recently, it's been 5 years since anyone was terminated. Chris Bosio back in 2018. Not for his performance but for something he said. In 8 years as GM, Avila fired only 1 person.

A. J. Hinch said that he and Harris will be reviewing the training, conditioning and medical staffs this week. They may finally be the ones to come to the same conclusions that most fans knew quite a while ago.

Totally Tigers
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/11/watercooler-wednesday-57/
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:
New President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, laid out the rules for the team during his introductory press conference. Referred to as the ?3 tenets?, they include a requirement of players to proactively pursue education and improvement while also controlling the strike zone.

Harris went on to say that he would be taking an in-depth look at the roster and that significant changes should be expected.

Last week, A. J. Hinch emphasized on back-to-back days that no one on the roster should consider their jobs to be safe.

But given all of this, the Tigers had also made an announcement that Miguel Cabrera would return for the 2023 season. He will be 40 and has been significantly hobbled by chronic injuries to his knee and other body parts.
As a result, his production, especially his ability to hit for power, has been dramatically reduced.

If you dig into the actual quote, it would appear that there is a condition attached to Miggy?s return. Hinch said ?We expect him to do his part in the offseason to prepare himself to be healthy and productive, and the icon that he is.?

Despite this comment that can be construed in several ways, the mainstream media has been reporting that Cabrera?s return is guaranteed. However, no other member of the roster has that promise.

Is it fair for the organization to have what is being perceived as a double standard?

Or does the fact that Cabrera?s outstanding achievements and certain induction into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot make him a legitimate exception?

Are the Tigers doing this as a sign of respect?

Or is this more about avoiding media controversy and riling the fan base?
What do you think about the Tigers? contradictory comments about earning roster spots?

What do you think about the Tigers? contradictory comments about earning roster spots?

1. Unhappy that there are 2 different standards.

2. Resigned to it because this is a unique situation.

3. Approve because Miggy has earned the respect and honor.

VOTE
 
Tigers have designated RHP Drew Hutchison for assignment, according to transactions page. That would be the third time Detroit has DFAed him this year.

Hutchison finished second on team with 18 starts and 105 1/3 innings. He would've been arbitration eligible this winter.

Tigers also claimed infielder Jermaine Palacios off waivers from Twins, according to the transactions page. He made his MLB debut this season and played in 30 games for Minnesota.
 
https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/10/12/detroit-tigers-jermaine-palacios-waiver/
Detroit Tigers add shortstop Jermaine Palacios in waiver claim.
MCBTB

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/tigers-claim-jermaine-palacios-designate-drew-hutchison.html
Tigers Claim Jermaine Palacios, Designate Drew Hutchison.
MLBTR

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...der-jermaine-palacios-from-twins/69556969007/
Tigers DFA Drew Hutchison, claim utility infielder Jermaine Palacios from Twins.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...aine-palacios-drew-hutchison-cut/69557604007/
Tigers claim utility player Jermaine Palacios, cut righty Drew Hutchison.
Freep
 
The Detroit Tigers DFA'd Drew Hutchison for the 4th time in less than 2 years. This would appear to be the final one given that a new man is in charge.
It's also a testament to how bad things had gotten under Al Avila.

It's not just that Avila kept taking back a player no other team wanted.
It's also that Hutchison started the 2nd most games this year for the team - 18. Tarik Skubal was #1 with 21 GS.
Hutchison benefited from so many pitcher injuries.

But when you have that many injuries, and keep signing DFA'd pitchers, you have to question how all of these injured pitchers were trained and conditioned. Which is why Harris and Hinch are looking at those staffs this week.
Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Totally Tigers
 
Never seen anything like it with all the injuries. The only upside is we got to see virtually every decent high end prospect they have except Flores. Your would think they'd be able to make a decent rotation out of the 20 or so guys plus Turnbull
 
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/13/five-for-friday-47/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

New PoBO Scott Harris and Manager A. J. Hinch are hard at work now that the season is over and Harris has gone through his orientation. Their to do list, especially Harris?, is impossibly long.

Part of what they need to address is the mess left by former GM, Al Avila. One of the most important tasks will be to reassess players who have been ignored and left on their own, those who received spotty instruction and others who have been off the radar for awhile.

The player development system is almost 1 year old and not fully established by any means. Many players, including all the top draft picks, suffered under the old system for years while only having access to Ryan Garko?s new department for part of one year.

The Tigers need to go in and see what they can salvage before even more talent falls through the cracks. As I blogged about earlier in the week, out of the team?s top 20 draft picks from 2018, only 7 players remain. That is just pitiful. (I?m tempted to say something else but this is a respectful blog?.)

All these years of tanking need to demonstrate as many positive outcomes as possible. The team needs to reclaim and maximize as much talent as possible if they doesn?t want to have to go through yet another rebuild.

So who are the players who are most important to this organization? The ones the team needs if Detroit is going to move forward and show measurable progress?

I?ve got my top 5. But before I list them, here is my rationale.

I am not including Riley Greene. He has adapted well for his first year in the majors. He is the least of my worries.

I am also not considering players who have recently had surgery, like Casey Mize, and will be out for the entire year. I?ll worry about them next season.
 
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