Tenacious D

I don’t understand how you can find fault in him. If anything, he should be praised for holding it together with a bunch of guys who were on practice squads a few weeks back.

Agree. That’s why I added “matters.” For a guy like Luis Severino, for example, he was willing to sign with the A’s to play in a minor league park for the duration of his contract. Winning/environment is lower on his consideration list. My point was to address Chas’ contention that Boston was more attractive for Bregman. I agree that their ballpark is more favorable, but if Bregman, who is already financially stable for life, wants to go to a team who is in best position to contend during his contract, Detroit is the better option.

If winning matters, the Tigers are significantly more attractive than the Red Sox, who have to look up at the Yankees and Orioles and will likely for some time. All Bregman needs to remember was the feeling being swept by a Tiger team of rookies in the playoffs. And an organization that is arguably top 3 in prospects that should only get better and be able to sustain that success.

I don’t see how Sasaki is coming here after yesterday’s report. He allegedly met with 7 teams before heading back to Japan and we weren’t one of them. And if we have $3-4M committed to Rodriguez, it doesn’t seem to matter how big our pool is. Might be time to pivot and send some of our pool money to a team trying to put together a compelling offer for Sasaki, getting some decent prospects in return. Similar to what we did last year with SD.

That’s become fairly standard, regardless of destination.

Call Harris on your hotline 📞

When I die, please don’t volunteer to do my eulogy.

Bleacher Report has our system at #3. I’d put Lee on the list over Hall, but this has the usual suspects.

I’M FREAKED OUT, MAN!

If you sign Santander, you’re committing to Jung/Vierling platoon at 3B. He’d be in the RF/DH mix.

I’ve always assumed this offseason that SS was going to be solved internally. I think it’s Sweeney and another internal RH option, or trade target. If they sign Kim, I think it’s for 3B.

I realize I’m on an island, but I have zero interest in Kim. We need a stopgap for this season and his availability is uncertain. Also pretty underwhelmed with his bat.

I think they want 2B free for Lee or McGonigle in ‘26. Or even Jung.

Prospect rankings are always very subjective. And anything from Henning should never be taken seriously. Just look at it as content for entertainment purposes.

Couldn’t agree more. I don’t think there is anything to read into the relationship between Miggy and the Tigers.

Thanks for this. Any stories about meeting Abner Doubleday?

Was surprised that Sutherland only played a few seasons with the Tigers. I’m 58 and remember him well from his time in Detroit. Might have traded a Pete Rose baseball card for him at some point. RIP

55 degrees in SE Michigan is a good day to host prospective free agents.

I have much more respect for LyftBill’s takes.

I think Bregman signs with the Tigers over the next 72 hours. Terms are 6 years/$192M. Player opt-out after two seasons.

I get it for Toronto, but LA and SF residents pay the same, correct?

I still say it’s too early and unnecessary to cut bait on Tork. Let him come to ST and play in Toledo to see if he can make adjustments. Dude had 31 dingers a year ago—no reason to punt yet.

Apparently the Giants and Jays offered more, but Burnes wanted to play in AZ. Seems like both of those teams are frequently the bridesmaid when it comes to attracting free agents.

Not sure if this has any merit, but…