SoCalTiger

C- Christian Vasquez 2/yr free agent signing 2B- Johnathon Schoop - under contract and plays good defense. Hope for rebound. LF - Jason Dominquez - part of your idea ( trade Jackson Jobe / Haase / Soto / Lange for Dominquez, Donaldson, Peraza and Hicks)Frees up $$$ for NY to sign Judge and we move Baez to 2B in 2024 if Peraza sticks. 3B- Josh Donaldson - Your idea

I am not in big on trying to "fix" players nor "place holding" for minor leaguers in hope they actually can play at the MLB level. So I don't want to fix Candy nor wait for Colt "don't call me Keith" Colt or Kreidler. These kids have to force their way on the team and replace someone or Scott Harris, ala DD, can promote their "potential" and trade for established talent. We could have gotten lots of talent for Tork before he came up. Thats a calculated risk. Not saying we should have done that but we should always consider that option. A player has their highest values at two points, when they are highly rated minor leaguers and after performing well at the MLB level. I want talent not fixes so yes I am moving on from Candy and the 7 million DOES mean something when invested with other $$ for more certain MLB talent. Not saying I am correct but it's how I proceed.

Yes and point well made but which is he is the question and he and the team was beyond terrible last year so I vote for a fresh look knowing it might be the wrong decision verses retaining him and knowing it could also be the wrong decision.

Not my $$ but I'm not paying 7 million for the following even for the poor fielding and plodding base running AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB HBP SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS 429 49 93 19 2 13 50 28 6 109 0 1 .217 .272 .361 .633

If the Giants want to keep up with LA and now SD then yes Judge is the best place to start.

So Harper hits 2 run homer in 8th for lead and eventual winner and series clincher while Hader stand in the bullpen. Bob “Buck” Melvin. Unreal how fixated they are on roles. The whole series was this inning with the teeth of the order up.

Will there be a larger rule 5 class this year because there wasn't one last year ? Is that possible ? If so maybe a third baseman in that bunch. There is solid logic in bringing him back given the limited MLB options and Kreidler belongs in AAA to start 2023 BUT if he does play much better than 2022 do we really want to commit a free agent multiple year $$ contract to him for 2024 ? I think not so might as well start dealing with 3B now. Maybe we hit on a rule 5 or low cost free agent and by mid year Kreidler or someone emerges. In general I vote to move on from the current cast of characters.

Our roster looks really thin. Even on the list of keepers from Casimir there is real fodder. I think G2 was actually serious or acurate when he said we have 8 guys that matter.

Looking like Philly v Astros in the Series. Or DD/Nick v Verlander. Hitting verses pitching. Houston seems better but Philly seems to be riding the hot streak.

Verlander might get 2/60 in Houston or LA Maybe we can get him in 2025

Also Clemons, Miguel Díaz, Harold Castro, Brendan Davis, Luis Garcia, plus those already listed. heck we could probably get done to a 30 man roster without missing anyone.

Don’t think Carlos wants 2nd base but maybe Swanson or Boegart

Just read that. The moderator would be run off our board 😎

Baez will be our shortstop in 2023. We have many many far worse things to take care of.

Excellent point and probably when his Father passed the pressure to maintain the Empire was first priority.

I have always thought Chris I was actually too complacent, almost asleep at the wheel if you will, allowing Al too much control which Al took full advantage of by patronizing his boss to cover his tail. Saving money for Chris was part of that but in reality Al knew he was overmatched/tentative to make big decisions either by trade or free agency so he focused on Rule 5 and hoping other teams cast offs wold turn into Babe Ruth. Then covid came and provided Al more cover. It was only this year when Al's last foray into serious decisions via trade/free agency failed badly plus the flopping of high draft picks and public backlash did Chris have his "Emperor has no clothes" moment and woke the heck up to make change. I think that moment came as he sat in silence and red a** embarrassment on the field during Miggy's celebration knowing the mere mention of his name, in his house, would result in call for the Lynch mob. So I think Chris will belly up to the bar if Scot Harris requests investment because now Chris has his name on it and I think he is finally engaged and awake.

Well we have all played that broken record so its understandable because its so improbable that things could have gone so badly. But they did. Perhaps we will be better served looking downstream which has to be better. I have a good feeling about the new commander. I think Scot Harris will prove to be an excellent hire and our treasured Tigers will be far more entertaining the next seven years compared the last. So let's try to feel good about what's coming. We certainly are due !

No in hindsight Mr. I should have been grooming DD to maintain things after he's gone. Could have even given him a small percentage of the team like 1/2% per year after his death for up to 6 years for a net of 3% plus a solid salary. Let Chris learn under DD instead of you know who. Thats about 30 million for the stewardship or one season of Miggy. Peanuts to keep the team winning.

Mr. I’s last few decisions were not good and perhaps made with the heart and emotions instead of the sound business thinking of his career. Over paying Miggy and firing DD instead of competing to retain him. And I think the emotion of his loss carried over to Chris over relying on the guy who was always there Al Avila who I bet was very adept at working his new boss over in the realm of office politics.

Perfect fit for DD and the Phillies

I would be very surprised Turner stays in LA. Sentiment here, talk radio/fans, is he is leaving ala Seger last year. The Red Sox have Story as back up to Bogarts and the Braves don't overpay for the "aging" star. See Freeman.Freddy I say the over under of the top four shortstops staying at 2 and I will take the under. In fact I think they all change teams.

With three years left I thought it was closer to 45MM ( 77/5) but you are probably correct unless, again for reasons unknown, he or his family just want a different location.

Maybe Rodriguez would consider ? He might match 3/45 and if he ( or his wife ?) regrets signing in Detroit .

No but it’s amazing how hard I try to get insight from roster churn. Just show me the money !!!

Yes I was pulling hard for the Mariners. Heartbreaking loss in game one and 18 innings yesterday. They got swept but it sure didn’t feel like a sweep. And their catcher playing with a broken thumb. This fans wow.