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Tigers Hire A.J. Hinch As New Tigers Manager and New Coaches

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Webvideo Detroit Tigers' George Lombard reflects on mother ahead of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 9 minutes.
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Tigers bench coach George Lombard's mother Posy, was a civil rights activist alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Her son shares story.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-tigers-coach-george-lombards-dna/4197459001/
'We all need to wake up': Advocacy, activism are part of new Tigers coach Lombard's DNA.
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK.
Totally Tigers

It?s time again to hear from our readers! Today is the day to let us know what you?re thinking on a selected topic.
Sunday is the one day of the week where we open up the comment parameters for you so you can get those juices flowing.
Comments on THIS DAY ONLY can be expanded to a maximum of 8 sentences.
We can?t wait to get your thoughts on the following topic.

Pitching coach Chris Fetter has gotten good early reviews from Tiger pitchers. Looking at the starting staff, which pitcher do you hope benefits the most? Why?
 
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THE SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

The Saturday Survey offers the opportunity to weigh in on a relevant topic.
So here is a poll to gauge the pulse of our passionate readers.
Today, we center the discussion on the value the Tigers received from some of there biggest investments.
As always, we welcome your comments, so please vote and then submit your reasons (4 sentences max!) for how you voted in the usual comment box. Don?t forget to come back later and view the results!

Like many teams this season, the Tigers were careful with their payroll and spent slightly less than they did last year. This year, they rank 24th in MLB payrolls, currently sitting around $72 mill.

They added a couple new players on one-year deals and their first multi-year offer in the last 5 years with the signing of Robbie Grossman for 2 seasons.
A number of veteran players were signed to minor league deals with incentives if they make the major league roster. Renato Nunez is one of those and he?s still young and under team control through 2024. He could be the first base solution if all goes well.

Then there?s also the surprise of the season ? Akil Baddoo, the Rule 5 draft pick who has performed exceptionally well so far.

And let?s not forget an entirely new manager and coaching staff (save 2).

Despite how little the Tigers spent, did they make smart signings? Does the value of the people they brought on board equal or exceed the contracts signed?

Sometimes it?s not about how little or how much money was spent. Sometimes it?s about the actual value received in return.

Which of the choices below do you believe will have the greatest value ? and the best move made by the Tigers ? by the end of the 2021 season? Which one will offer the greatest return on investment (ROI)?

Let us know what you think by participating in the survey below.

Which choice offers the greatest return on investment (ROI)?

1. A. J. Hinch/new coaches

2. Akil Baddoo

3. Robbie Grossman

4. Renato Nunez

VOTE
 
One point made in this column: The reason AJ Hinch bit on Detroit is because he saw what was coming: kid talent, as well as major free-agent investments (beginning this coming off-season). He isn't into illusions, or lies.

Should also be repeated that the reason AJ Hinch's contract terms were never made public is because he has an opt-out in case Detroit doesn't live up to expectations, or promises, and a team like the Yankees or Dodgers or some such baseball colossus should eventually pursue him.
 
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