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I like red meat in moderation (gout), did not shower today (I did wash) and long for spectacles because my glasses frame has a stripped screw. But I'm not going to read the article based on your input. Danka

Read that with deferred salary Bregman's AAV is calculated as 31.7 mil per

If they stand pat and stay mostly healthy, I believe they can contend in the Central. Add major injuries, especially to the few key bats that they have, then I believe it's doubtful. A lot went right down the stretch last season. I think I like Jace's chances more than most of you. He is a gamer. He'll put in any needed extra time. I believe he'll figure it out. Maybe remain a below average fielder, but I think he is going to hit and scrap and do little things that help them win. He has that grit. And a cool last name (I'm a mental health professional)

Per Passan the 3/120 contains "significant deferred money." He just didn't want to come to Detroit. Onward and upward with a little sideways.......

I agree. Per multiple sources Detroit's offer was ~6/170. He was holding out to see if one of the other teams would trump that. Instead he took the Boston offer. The tea leaves tell me Det had to go 7/200 to have a shot at him.

I did see an unknown amount is deferred.

Of course it's great for Bregman. Unless he has a great year he's not opting out though.

3/120, wow. His lifetime ops at fenway is 1.200, so there's that. But wow

Recent card purchases (I also collect non-sport) 1935 Goudey 4-in-1 Tigers 1929 Navin Field postcard 1942 Gum, Inc James Doolittle 1933 National Chicle Skybirds Red Baron 1911 T201 double folder Nap Lajoie

The Angels have been pummeled by injuries and longterm contracts

John Paciorek, best batting stats in MLB history (minimum 5 plate appearances). https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/paciojo01.shtml

I do think many more teams are avoiding longterm contracts and Boras hasn't seemed to adapt. Alonso is case in point. It will be interesting to see what happens with Skubal. If he stays healthy he'll get a huge deal, but I doubt many teams will be in on what Boras will ask. If Skubal continues to improve I could see the starting ask to be 9/400

Angels sign Kenley Jansen https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/02/angels-sign-kenley-jansen.html

On Tigers territory podcast they said fangraphs projects Bregman's age 33 season to be .241 with 17 home runs and 2.1 war. Basically Vierling. Of course that's projection and who knows. Fangraphs also projects he would increase Detroit's playoff probability in 2025 by 12%. To me 6 years seems crazy. Let's see what Jung can do

Nice article on Ethan Schiefelbein, Detroit's comp balance pick at #72 last year https://www.blessyouboys.com/2025/2/9/24360009/detroit-tigers-prospects-ethan-schiefelbein-scouting-report-mlb-pipeline

I'm going to meditate my consciousness into an alternate universe today where both the Eagles and Chiefs will lose. And there is always all-you-can-eat pad thai within arm's reach

Thanks - will definitely watch it this eve

I've seen a few interviews with Bregman over the years. He is a very confident guy. Feels he is the best player. I think the holdout is more about his wanting to top 200 mil. More an ego thing.

Was just looking at Arenado's stats and see how he's regressed over the past 2 seasons at ages 32 and 33. I doubt Harris will offer anything over 4 years for Bregman. Maybe 4/110 with opt outs. Astros owner said again today their offer remains on the table. I can't believe he's not taking it if it truly is 6/156

One mustn't underestimate the impact of the alp horn

Love the deal - improves odds with their window with Skubal

Nice Slaton reference. Still mad the Tigers lost Benji!

He also plays the Alp Horn. 7 tools

Very encouraging about Clark. Probably the best Tigers farm in decades. Who else was coming up when they had Maybin and Miller?

Not even a toy bullpen car https://www.ebay.com/itm/356273065749?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=9QQjqESrRxy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=kqHvYtTeTyS&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY