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

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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/29/deeper-discussions-48/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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As everyone knows, the Tigers have a serious lack of capable positional players and no real answers yet sitting in the minor leagues.

The Tigers are expected to shake up the roster over the winter. Two positions of great concern are catcher and third baseman.

Tucker Barnhart is not expected to return and that leaves Eric Haase who does not have the defensive stats to be the #1 catcher. Jake Rogers is a question mark as he is just returning from Tommy John surgery. And top prospect Dillon Dingler is at least a year away from seeing Detroit.

At third base, Jeimer Candelario is expected to be non-tendered.

Other than young prospects, the Tigers have little to offer in trade value. They may have to go the free agent route for one or both positions.

Both positions are crucial for the team and both in high demand by most organizations in MLB.

If you could pick only one, which is the most important one that the Tigers need to prioritize?

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?

Which position should the Tigers prioritize in filling?

1. Catcher

2. Third base

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

The Detroit Tigers have named Mark Conner the club?s Director of Amateur Scouting, joining the organization after 13 seasons with the San Diego Padres.

One can assume that both A. J. Hinch and Scott Bream had recommended Connor. Both worked with him in San Diego.

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https://ilitchnewshub.com/2022/10/tigers-name-mark-conner-director-of-amateur-scouting/
Tigers Name Mark Conner Director of Amateur Scouting.
IlitchNewsHub

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers hire Mark Conner as amateur scouting director

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/mark-conner-hired-as-tigers-amateur-scouting-director
Tigers hire Mark Conner as amateur scouting director.
Tigers official site

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2022/1...ris-mark-conner-rob-metzler-scouting-director
Tigers hire Mark Conner as new scouting director.
The long-time Padres scouting director adds to Scott Harris? collection of front office talent.
BYBTB

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/10/30/detroit-tigers-hire-mark-conner-news/
Detroit Tigers hired Mark Conner to serve as scouting director.
MCBTB

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/tigers-to-hire-mark-conner-as-amateur-scouting-director.html
Tigers Hire Mark Conner As Amateur Scouting Director.
MLBTR

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ark-conner-from-san-diego-padres/69603978007/
Tigers pluck amateur scouting director Mark Conner from San Diego.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...outing-director-san-diego-padres/69591321007/
Detroit Tigers hire Mark Conner from San Diego Padres as new amateur scouting director.
Freep

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/30/monday-musings-44/
MONDAY MUSINGS.
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[kalinecountry]

Woodward Tigers Mini Podcast: The Detroit Tigers hire Mark Conner as the head of the scouting department. 32 minutes.
Chris and Rogelio discuss the hiring of Mark Conner who was named director of amateur scouting for the Padres in 2014, a role he held until late 2021.

In Conner?s time as scouting director in San Diego the Padres signed 24 future big-league players. That includes a pair of late-round gems who went on to be All-Stars in David Bednar (35th round, 2016) and Ty France (34th round, 2015).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L94YgLxmP70&ab_channel=WoodwardTigers

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/31/nice-guys-finish-last/
NICE GUYS FINISH LAST.
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[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/11/01/detroit-tigers-can-take-front-office-approach-free-agency/
How the Detroit Tigers can take their front office approach to free agency.
MCBTB

 

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How will Scott Harris run the Detroit Tigers? 2 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWKHCo_XOOs&ab_channel=WoodwardTigers

 

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https://view.mail.mlblists.com/messages/166741595517052cae340f588/raw
The Tigers have a busy winter ahead.
Jason Beck

 

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Finally Goodbye Lloyd McClendon

The Detroit Tigers have finally parted ways with Lloyd McClendon. Just 1 more statement about the intention of moving on from the old clique and updating the organization.

Not a shock that this happened. McClendon got the job because of the sudden passing of Kimera Bartee and the need to find an emergency replacement who also knew AAA. Remember, when A. J. Hinch was hired, he didn't want Lloyd to remain on the coaching staff.

The priority of AAA is not about the # of wins but about player development. Expect Ryan Garko to hire someone with no Tiger ties. Don't be surprised if the next AAA manager is a Dodger given Garko's ties and LA's reputation as having one of the top player development systems.

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[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/1...-invest-heavily-in-international-free-agency/
Detroit Tigers: It?s time to invest heavily in international free agency.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-prepare-for-busy-2022-23-offseason
Scott Harris on offseason: 'We're going to make a lot of moves'.
Tigers official site

 

[kalinecountry]

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...oard-mark-conner/id1266543495?i=1000584522408
Woodward Tigers Short Podcast: Welcome aboard, Mark Conner. 30 minutes.

Chris and Rogelio discuss the hiring of Mark Conner who was named director of amateur scouting for the Padres in 2014, a role he held until late 2021.

In Conner?s time as scouting director in San Diego the Padres signed 24 future big-league players. That includes a pair of late-round gems who went on to be All-Stars in David Bednar (35th round, 2016) and Ty France (34th round, 2015).

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/02/and-then-there-was-one/
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE.
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Lloyd McClendon had more lives than a cat. And it?s perfect proof that it?s not always what you know but who you know.
In this case, his close friend, Jim Leyland.

 

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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/five-for-friday-50/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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New President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, has said he plans on hiring a GM. He just didn?t say when.

He did mention that he has yet to start the hiring process and has not even set a deadline. And given that the Winter Meetings start in less than 1 month, Harris certainly isn?t going to rush the timeline. He?s going to wait until the time is right.

So while some fans may be anxious to see that GM slot filled as soon as possible, I think it?s a wiser move to postpone for awhile.

There is no rule stating that every team has to have a GM. Some don?t. Some teams have a GM but not a PoBO and vice versa. Some have both. Today, the job description for both positions is very fluid with some PoBOs acting as the GM. The 2 jobs don?t have to be completely different. And as we?ve seen with other teams, they can also evolve according to an organization?s needs.

Here are my 5 reasons why it?s a smart move that Harris appears to be delaying the hiring process for a GM?..

 

[kalinecountry]

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/11/04/detroit-tigers-comerica-park-fences/
Detroit Tigers may be mulling over bringing the fences in at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Tigers may finally move the walls in at Comerica Park.
MCBTB

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/saturday-survey-52/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
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New President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, has stated that he will be hiring a GM. What he didn?t say is when.

Harris admitted that he has yet to start the process and does not have a timeline to get it done.

Not all teams have a GM. And when there has been a change in leadership, some organizations have waited a year before hiring one.

There are multiple reasons why the hiring of a GM in Detroit has taken a back seat. Some were detailed in yesterday?s blog in which I offered 5 good reasons why it may be preferred that the Tigers don?t rush into it.


What do you think? Is it important for the Tigers to have one for this year or will better results be achieved by waiting?

When should the Tigers hire a new GM?

1. Before the 2023 season starts.

2. Wait a year until Scott Harris knows the organization better.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/05/deeper-discussions-49/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

New PoBO Scott Harris, in his introductory speech, told us that significant changes will be made. One can assume that it means both the organization overall as well as the roster.

Obviously, he would not have taken the job if he didn?t receive a commitment to be given the resources needed. Ilitch has already promised to pay for multiple extra executives not including the new PoBO position. And assuredly, he will also invest in any new technology and equipment as he has done in the past.

In terms of the roster, it is unclear how much Chris will spend this year. Last year, he wrote a check for $243 mill and very little of it paid off. He may be hesitant to invest a significant amount until he gets to know Harris better.

The Tigers have very little talent to trade. Their best hope resides in young pitchers. Potentially, Harris may also try to get out from under some of Al Avila?s bad contracts in order to free up some money.

All of this obviously will have an impact upon just how much the Tigers will be able to accomplish when it comes to next year?s roster and performance.

Taking all of this into account, how competitive should the Tigers be next year? What is realistic? How much can the roster be transformed?

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 level of performance should the Tigers be able to reach next year?

1. It will be a mop up/reset year, undoing previous mistakes and revamping the roster.

2. They need to finish around .500 .

3. They need to finish above .500 and show a competitive level.

VOTE

 

[kalinecountry]

It's the day after the World Series and the Detroit Tigers are making moves. Robin Lund, pitching coach at U of Iowa will be asst. pitching coach. There are ties to Chris Fetter.

Interesting, asst. pitching coach Juan Nieves still holds that slot. Will the Tigers have 2 of them or will there be some shuffling or re-imagining of that position?

It gets even better. The Detroit Tigers new asst. pitching coach, Robin Lund, was a professor in kinesiology where he worked in biomechanics. His research focused on improving athletic performance. As a college coach, he is credited with sending 7 of his pitchers to the majors.

 

[kalinecountry]

https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-tab-robin-lund-as-assistant-pitching-coach
Tigers tab Iowa's Robin Lund as pitching assistant.
Tigers official site