Upton to Tigers 6 years, and tried to trade him during 2016 season

[dale675]

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/tigers-sign-justin-upton.html

8:41pm: Upton’s contract is expected to be in the $125MM range, reports Rosenthal

 

[sggatecl]

Better not cut into GOAT Maybin's playing time.

 

[swami45]

Glad its Upton instead of Cespedes honestly

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[kalinecountry]

Wow didn't see this coming. Are they over the 189 Million luxury tax?

 

[dale675]

128 walks over last 2 seasons. Too good to be true. In b4 he fails his physical.

 

[inkfreq]

With my best crystal ball I wouldn't have seen this coming. Not a fan of that signing at all.

 

[johnny2x2x]

Wow, shocked. He's a very good all around player. We over payed slightly, but not crazily IMO. This makes us much better and I think he was a better value than Cespedas would have been.

 

[SpartyNash]

I Really don't care for this. Lot of Ks, an ok OBP, mediocre average, decent speed, power is meh.

 

[dale675]

He stole 19 bases last year I probably put him in the 2 hole. Move Kinsler to the back of the order. Still don't have a lead off hitter.

 

[johnny2x2x]

+4.2 WAR last season. +3.2 the year before. He's a lot better than any other LFer we had. Improved the team although he's not a superstar.

 

[kalinecountry]

Upton has an opt out after the second year when he will be 30 years old.

 

[durtymrclean]

I hope this doesn't mean we lose JD. Thats the only way I'm judging this deal.

 

[manchild98]

Wow didn't see this coming. Are they over the 189 Million luxury tax?

Tigers always seem to do a very good job at keeping their deals secret.

 

[kalinecountry]

Tigers always seem to do a very good job at keeping their deals secret.

Dombrowski was the Super Secret Poker Face King at keeping a signing or trade secret.
I would guess the payroll will be around 200 Million and the luxury tax is 17% of that amount? or is the percentage of the luxury tax a higher % ?

 

[durtymrclean]

I dont think there is a left-hander in the AL outside of Price that could go through the lineup three times without getting roughed up a little.

 

[JackCade]

Yes

Wow didn't see this coming. Are they over the 189 Million luxury tax?

$20+mil.

 

[biggunsbob]

I dont think there is a left-hander in the AL outside of Price that could go through the lineup three times without getting roughed up a little.

But isn't that the problem? The majority of teams have right handed starters. We have needed a left handed stick for so long.. I think Signing Upton is ok.His deceasing OBP concern me over the last five years .369 .355.354.342.336. but it still is a player we needed.
Hopefully he has a breakout year with us!!! We still need a LH stick because who knows how Victor will hit right ?

 

[kalinecountry]

http://newenglishd.com/2016/01/18/justin-upton-completes-the-offseason/
Justin Upton Completes The Offseason.
nedtb

 

[UMRules06]

I heard on the radio that Illitch pushed hard to sign Chris Davis but Avila talked him out of it. Hope Upton works out

 

[jdeb]

He is gonna K a lot. Very streaky hitter.

I'm starting to wonder if Illitch is making these moves.

Big over-pay for an average player. Hope he has 2 great career years and opts out.

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