2024 - 2025 Detroit Tigers Offseason

[Motor City Sonics]

Crickets, man.  Crickets

[kdog]

 

 

Diamond Sports Group says it has "reached deals on amended telecast rights agreements with the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the Tampa Bay Rays ... and with the Los Angeles Angels, the Miami Marlins, and the St. Louis Cardinals."

Edited November 14, 2024 by kdog

[gehringer_2]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:26 AM, kdog said:

 

 

Diamond Sports Group says it has "reached deals on amended telecast rights agreements with the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the Tampa Bay Rays ... and with the Los Angeles Angels, the Miami Marlins, and the St. Louis Cardinals."

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I wonder how much the Tig gave back....

[4hzglory]

  On 11/13/2024 at 11:01 PM, TcFlint said:

Since then, Different Owner, GM, and Head Coach.  Totally different hierarchy.

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Actually only different GM-same owner and manager.

[Tigermojo]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:26 AM, kdog said:

 

 

Diamond Sports Group says it has "reached deals on amended telecast rights agreements with the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the Tampa Bay Rays ... and with the Los Angeles Angels, the Miami Marlins, and the St. Louis Cardinals."

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I was hoping for something better.

[Tenacious D]

The concerns with Tork being able to straighten himself out are why I think we should pursue a one year deal , like Paul Goldschmidt.  Can still play 1B, if necessary, or DH and provides another RH bat.  

[RatkoVarda]

  On 11/13/2024 at 11:52 PM, Motor City Sonics said:

Crickets, man.  Crickets

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well Harris just announced that Javy is on the "whiteboard" as Sweeney's platoon partner, so there's that I guess

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 3:36 AM, RatkoVarda said:

well Harris just announced that Javy is on the "whiteboard" as Sweeney's platoon partner, so there's that I guess

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I  would rather listen to more crickets.   

[Tenacious D]

  On 11/14/2024 at 3:36 AM, RatkoVarda said:

well Harris just announced that Javy is on the "whiteboard" as Sweeney's platoon partner, so there's that I guess

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I think this is right.  Sunk cost, worth seeing if his surgery can fix him.  If not, bring up Kreidler or Leonard as the platoon partner against LH pitching (or 50-60 games).

Placeholder solution until McGonigle is ready.

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 4:00 AM, Tenacious D said:

I think this is right.  Sunk cost, worth seeing if his surgery can fix him.  If not, bring up Kreidler or Leonard as the platoon partner against LH pitching (or 50-60 games).

Placeholder solution until McGonigle is ready.

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So it was his back or hip that made him swing at pitches a foot and a half outside of the strike zone? 

[Motor City Sonics]

Why even speculate on Sasaki,  everyone knows he's going to be a Dodger.    

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 3:18 AM, Tenacious D said:

The concerns with Tork being able to straighten himself out are why I think we should pursue a one year deal , like Paul Goldschmidt.  Can still play 1B, if necessary, or DH and provides another RH bat.  

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Sure, they need someone to pair up with him.   Goldschmidt could be a mentor.     They need something.     Maybe Mark Canha is available again !!!!!

[chasfh]

  On 11/13/2024 at 9:19 PM, kdog said:

 

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They know it's going to be the reigning AL Cy Young winner starting.

[chasfh]

  On 11/14/2024 at 12:26 AM, kdog said:

 

 

Diamond Sports Group says it has "reached deals on amended telecast rights agreements with the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the Tampa Bay Rays ... and with the Los Angeles Angels, the Miami Marlins, and the St. Louis Cardinals."

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GOD DAMN IT!

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 2:43 PM, chasfh said:

GOD DAMN IT!

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You can watch NBA or NHL games for just 7 bucks per game !!!!!!

 

There won't be any free sports on TV by 2030.    Well, maybe the occasional MAC football game.  

[chasfh]

  On 11/14/2024 at 2:04 PM, Motor City Sonics said:

Why even speculate on Sasaki,  everyone knows he's going to be a Dodger.    

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I have pooh-poohed a lot of players here that we have zero chance of getting, but I think there is an actual non-zero chance Sasaki comes here.

To be clear, I'm not predicting he will. It's at least a 100-1 shot. But I don't think it's absolute zero, because the Tigers are known to be a team on the rise, have a Japanese-speaking pitcher already in the fold, and have been developing a reputation for being pitcher whisperers. I don't think we'll win him, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear that we were a consideration along with the Padres, Mets, Astros, Cubs, and Red Sox.

I do think the last two standing will be the Padres and Dodgers.

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 2:57 PM, chasfh said:

I have pooh-poohed a lot of players here that we have zero chance of getting, but I think there is an actual non-zero chance Sasaki comes here.

To be clear, I'm not predicting he will. It's at least a 100-1 shot. But I don't think it's absolute zero, because the Tigers are known to be a team on the rise, have a Japanese-speaking pitcher already in the fold, and have been developing a reputation for being pitcher whisperers. I don't think we'll win him, but I wouldn't be surprised to hear that we were a consideration along with the Padres, Mets, Astros, Cubs, and Red Sox.

I do think the last two standing will be the Padres and Dodgers.

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[chasfh]

Well ... yeah. Not a good one, but ...

[RatkoVarda]

would Harris need to pay a premium in prospects to get Luis Robert?

not sure WS want to see him in division, but Robert would be an impactful move for a RH bat; if healthy, great bargain for the next 3 years - 15, 20, 20

Greene, Meadows, Carpenter vs RH with Robert at DH

Greene, Meadows, Robert vs LH

WS need everything and if you're going to trade Crochet, no reason to hold onto Robert

[Tenacious D]

  On 11/14/2024 at 4:01 PM, RatkoVarda said:

would Harris need to pay a premium in prospects to get Luis Robert?

not sure WS want to see him in division, but Robert would be an impactful move for a RH bat; if healthy, great bargain for the next 3 years - 15, 20, 20

Greene, Meadows, Carpenter vs RH with Robert at DH

Greene, Meadows, Robert vs LH

WS need everything and if you're going to trade Crochet, no reason to hold onto Robert

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I think the idea of Luis Robert is more compelling than the reality of what we could expect.  I’m not sure he’s an upgrade over Vierling at this point.  And more expensive, not to mention the prospect capital that would be required to acquire him.  If he’s on a decline, let’s not bail out the White Sox.

[RatkoVarda]

a healthy Robert is an easy upgrade over Vierling (who can play 3b)

[4hzglory]

  On 11/14/2024 at 4:00 AM, Tenacious D said:

I think this is right.  Sunk cost, worth seeing if his surgery can fix him.  If not, bring up Kreidler or Leonard as the platoon partner against LH pitching (or 50-60 games).

Placeholder solution until McGonigle is ready.

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If they would sign Kim, I could definitely see Baez getting a reasonable chance until Kim is ready.  If they don't sign Kim, I'd be shocked if they go into the season counting on one of Baez/Kreidler/Leonard having to be the platoon/backup shortstop.  I think they at least get another right handed option who can play short in case Baez doesn't show improvement rather than counting on Kreidler or Leonard.

[Motor City Sonics]

  On 11/14/2024 at 5:30 PM, 4hzglory said:

If they would sign Kim, I could definitely see Baez getting a reasonable chance until Kim is ready.  If they don't sign Kim, I'd be shocked if they go into the season counting on one of Baez/Kreidler/Leonard having to be the platoon/backup shortstop.  I think they at least get another right handed option who can play short in case Baez doesn't show improvement rather than counting on Kreidler or Leonard.

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Not sure we should totally rule out Andrew Navigato.   Quietly had 21 HR, 22 SB  and an OBP of .363 for Toledo last year.    That's a pretty decent season.    Defense is a bit shaky, however. 

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[Longgone]

  On 11/14/2024 at 1:21 PM, Motor City Sonics said:

So it was his back or hip that made him swing at pitches a foot and a half outside of the strike zone? 

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To be fair, he always swung at those, and was pretty successful.

[RandyMarsh]

I've always had a bit of a mancrush on Robert the on field player and always felt he had superstar talent but I'm not sure what he is like off the field and if his character would fit in our clubhouse.