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As aside here , how much of revenue would the Tigers need to add to not receive revenue sharing? They would need an increase of attendence of roughly 750K to get to 15th place of 30. Assuming 120$ of marginal net revenue perhaps that equate to 90 million. I would assume the new RSN deal reduces revenue by 15 million, which would also need to be made up.Tacking in other variables, I would guess the Tigers are roughly 95 to 100 million shy of the median revenue ( not the average) of the typical MLB team at a minimum.

I'd be somewhat hopeful that after 1,400 at bats, he could hit a major league middle, middle fastball, but he cannot. Add to that he cannot field or run, what is there left? This team is no longer a AAAA team. It needs to shed AAAA players.

Why bring him back at all? Unless there is an injury to Keith that sidelines him for an extended period of time, I see no value whatsoever in Tork being back in Detroit. Ever. It is time to move on.

You knows, that owner might move the team to Salt Lake City.

The model is the Harlem Globetrotters versus the Washington Generals.

Absolutely agree.

I don't see too much happening this off-season. There will be some prove it pitcher signings and some low level trade. Most of the moves will happening in the final 2 weeks of January 2025.

Well, maybe we can agree that duck tape is all that it is quacked up to be.

When one is looking at the cash flow the Dodgers supposedly have in merch sales alone, it is possible that they are the exception of the rule for a while at least.

It is like making a car payment on a car you no longer own. Deferring payments on an asset pat it's useful life is a recipe for disaster .

So, are we willing to offer 8 years and 500 million to Tarik Skubal yet?

Tork will remain with the team. The fan base has an emotional investment in him. That's fine, but we know what we have with him. I think fixing the 3B and finding a starting pitcher or 2 looms greater.

We have three seasons that average out to a sub replacement level performance with little evidence that he has found it. After what, 1400 at bats, I have seen enough.

Tork is a sub replacement player.

He is done done.

I think the biggest problem we are facing this off-season is the general sense of so many we have one big crapshoot for the World Series and then we will have spent our wad. An average of 1.5 WAR from each member of a 26 man active roster and your looking at an 87 win season. It would also be easy to make a major mistake this off-season. Handled properly, I can see 4 or more years of the possibility of a WS win. I am not sold on Bregman. I am sold on the need for more pitching and a right handed outfielder. I still would advise caution.

Tork is a baked cake. What you see is what you get. I am going to assume until proven otherwise by Torkelson's on field play that he is not now, and never will be a credible MLB first baseman.

With Keith, I would think a good off-season could reveal a stronger and more sturdy arm then last year. He also appears to be getting bigger and stronger.

Boyd would be a good fit for the Tigers.

My guess is the answer at first base for 2026 or 2027 is Liranzo. Tork needs to be gone. He will never improve hear. He would probably do well in Arizona or Anaheim.

As much as we would like a big FA signing, Harris in his end of year presser kind of said that it's not going to happen. I'd like both a new 3b and 1b, but that is not realistic. I would think maybe 2 SPs that are good, and reclamation projects for other needs

I would like Alanzo at first and trade Tork.

Rehire Al Alivia

This just might be the most critical juncture the Tigers reside at since 2005. Take a look at the outfielder for a moment. While there is much to admire, there are also some questions peering into the future. Carp and Geene are solid players, but both have had significant injury histories so far into their respective careers. Carpenter's back issues can take a serious turn . Does Perez have a place moving forward in Detroit or is he a depth piece for Toledo? A right handed outfielder addition might make some sense for example. An upgrade is desirable at third. Is Tork the answer at first. As mentioned earlier, chemistry is this case is very important as mentioned earlier. I advise caution.

I think the Bally sports mess , which will leave almost the entire division looking for new avenues for TV coverage, will be the most impactful variable on the AL Central's off-season. That would also indicate that I would not be surprised if much of the division is very parsimonious this off season . BTW, I would trade Tork in a heartbeat.