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

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/06/monday-musings-45/
MONDAY MUSINGS.
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Throughout the week, there are so many smaller stories hitting the media. They may be bite-size, but often they are just as important as the headline-grabbing news. Sometimes, even more.

And that?s what brings me to today. A way to bring them out in the open and invite conversation about some of these subjects.

And that?s the plan for Mondays. Keeping track of these mighty little bits that hit my radar throughout the week and sharing them with you today because
I know one or more will also resonate with you. So, let?s kick off this week?s musings?
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/07/cats-of-a-different-stripe-2/
CATS OF A DIFFERENT STRIPE.
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New President of Baseball Operations (PoBO) Scott Harris has only been on the job for 5 weeks, yet he has made more changes to the team during that time than the past 3 owners combined.

Welcome to the 21st Century, Detroit Tigers!

There is much that needs to be done but I believe it?s safe to say that we can now say ?buh bye? to the Tigers of old. You know ? the ones who were always last to adopt anything new (like analytics) or stay at the forefront (the importance of the bullpen) of the sport?s trends and strategies.

The Tigers now aren?t just simply hiring new people to take the places of the ones who are no longer there. They are creating and expanding the structural and procedural parts of the franchise and taking the Tigers where they have never been before.

In fact, it appears that they are leading the way in several categories within MLB.....
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/08/watercooler-wednesday-60/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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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 PoBO Scott Harris has told us to expect significant changes over the next couple of months. Part of those changes will involve the roster.

The Tigers have a ton of needs. More starting pitching, a #1 catcher, third baseman and at least 1 new corner outfielder. Potentially, they may also have to fill 1B and 2B.

Essentially, the roster requires not just a tweaking but an actual overhaul.

Where the problems lie is threefold. There is a farm system that has little depth and few ready solutions. And there are really no viable trade pieces that will bring back the necessary solutions.

To fill the needs will require serious money and it?s unlikely Harris will have carte blanche when it comes to spending.

However, the Tigers need to greatly improve their performance in 2023.

How shall they accomplish this goal?

Should they focus on signing 1-2 higher end free agents or should they try to upgrade every position with better players who are less expensive?
What do you think?

What is the best way for the Tigers to improve their roster and performance for the 2023 season?

1. Sign 1-2 higher end free agents.

2. Improve every position with better players who are less expensive.

VOTE
 
Scott Harris is going to take his time in the general manager search.

"I don't have a firm deadline. I'm planning on holding rolling interviews in the coming weeks and months. At some point, an individual is going to stand out, and we're going to hire that individual."

Scott Harris said the #Tigers have "gotten a lot of calls" from teams looking to acquire relief pitchers in trades. He described the GM meetings as a "feeling-out period" of the offseason. No deals appear imminent.
Willing to trade prospects?
Harris: "Absolutely."

Scott Harris on free-agent reliever Andrew Chafin: "He earned the right to opt out. That's really impressive to me. I have spoken with his agents. I will continue to speak with his agents. ... We're going to keep in touch with him and see if we can bring him back."

Any hint on what players the Tigers will try to acquire? Scott Harris said he's meeting with "every agent" in Las Vegas.
"We're going to shop in all aisles. Whether we actually purchase in all aisles is another question, but we're certainly going to be shopping everywhere."

Scott Harris on Comerica Park dimensions: "As I've said, we're looking at everything. I don't have an update to share. I know how the pitchers feel and how the hitters feel. There's a strong difference of opinion between those two groups."

Freep
 
Asked if he was willing to trade prospects if the situation called for it, Scott Harris responded without hesitation: "Absolutely. I don't think we can rule out any way to get better."

Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris laid out three offseason needs during an interview here in Las Vegas: left-handed bat in the infield, right-handed bat in the outfield and pitching.

Scott Harris said "feeling-out period" on trades has already begun.
"There has been quite a bit of interest in our players. We've gotten a fair amount of inbound calls, which is always a good thing."

Scott Harris on Spencer Torkelson: "We're still really bullish on Tork...We don't view (first base) as a position of long-term need for us. But this winter -- at that position and every other position -- we're going to look for ways to get better."

Mlive
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/11/saturday-survey-53/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
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New Detroit Tiger PoBO Scott Harris announced this week that he is willing to consider all options in an attempt to improve the team. His resources would include using the waiver wire, trades and free agent signings. When asked about trading young talent, like pitching, he said he would consider it.

It is presumed that Riley Greene is the only young player who is untouchable. But what about the young starting pitching? Many of whom were acquired from the team?s tanking strategy. Should they be traded in order to bring in multiple MLB-ready players? Or should they remain and become the nucleus of the starting rotation under Chris Fetter and Robin Lund?

What do you think?

Should the Tigers consider trading top prospects in order to improve?

1. Yes, trade them.

2. No, keep them.

VOTE
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-35-viva-las-vegas/id1266543495?i=1000585925885
Woodward Tigers Podcast Episode 35: Viva Las Vegas. 75 minutes.

The guys talk about the GM talks in Las Vegas and the series of roster moves the Tigers have done over the last few days.

Rogelio and Chris talk about Victor Reyes electing free agency, ending an era, the other moves the Tigers made on Thursday and the Hall of Fame screwing over Lou Whitaker yet again.
 
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