2022-23 Detroit Tigers Offseason Thread

[chasfh]

33 minutes ago, mtutiger said:

They may not find much of any, but its better than sitting around and doing nothing (which was the Avila approach)

My objection is that some continually keep drawing a line between Harris and Avila when this is a clear cut example of how the two are much different.

The one thing Avila did more of than the average GM was to sign minor league free agents, a frequently quick, easy, frictionless transaction about which I wrote here:

 

[Toddwert]

39 minutes ago, mtutiger said:

I have seen a lot of people that have complained about his approach in terms of churning players since this offseason has began. Including on this board.

Im not mocking it...I just didnt understand the point now I do ... so carry on

[Toddwert]

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/01/giants-michael-conforto-agree-to-two-year-deal.html

Conforto signed

 

nevermind its offical today

Edited January 6, 2023 by Toddwert

[Useful Idiot]

On 12/12/2022 at 1:21 PM, Tiger337 said:

Says the guy who said last spring that Baez was the same as Neifi Perez and Reyes was ready to break out.

 Since the team obviously has no priority for winning this season, it can only be that $22+ million salary haunting the brain trust?

[Cruzer1]

 

[Ancient Fan]

On 1/1/2023 at 1:50 PM, Tiger337 said:

The Tigers had everything go wrong last year and still won 66 games, so I don't think they'll lose 60

But without Reyes, H. Castro, W. Castro and Candelario, how is that not going to happen?

[Toddwert]

TRADE ALERT!!!!

 

Kody Clemens and Soto  for Danny Sands, Nick Maton and Matt Vierling

Edited January 7, 2023 by Toddwert

[Shinzaki]

RH OF in Vierling, utility IF with some pop in Baton and a minor league C in Sands.  Plugs some holes...I'm good

[Cruzer1]

Addition by subtraction.

[mtutiger]

Now the question is whether they are actually done or may look to add one or two more pieces?

Wouldn't be surprised if they may shift to look to add a reliever along with another infielder still. Vierling should seal the deal for the OF

Edited January 7, 2023 by mtutiger

[casimir]

50 minutes ago, Cruzer1 said:

Addition by subtraction.

It is probably even better than that.

[Jim Cowan]

41 minutes ago, casimir said:

It is probably even better than that.

Yes, in all seriousness I think that these guys who "might suck" are a big improvement over the guys who "definitely suck".

[Tenacious D]

2 hours ago, Toddwert said:

TRADE ALERT!!!!

 

Kody Clemens and Soto  for Danny Sands, Nick Maton and Matt Vierling

I’ll allow it.

[Cruzer1]

1 hour ago, mtutiger said:

Now the question is whether they are actually done or may look to add one or two more pieces?

Wouldn't be surprised if they may shift to look to add a reliever along with another infielder still. Vierling should seal the deal for the OF

Harris seems to be the type that he's never done, he is continually improving the roster by any means necessary.

[Tenacious D]

29 minutes ago, Cruzer1 said:

Harris seems to be the type that he's never done, he is continually improving the roster by any means necessary.

OK, Mrs. Harris 

[Tiger337]

49 minutes ago, Cruzer1 said:

Harris seems to be the type that he's never done, he is continually improving the roster by any means necessary.

He's built a good 55-man roster.  

[Tiger337]

OOOH, I was out hiking all day and didn't realize they made a trade. 

[Tiger337]

They weren't going get anything overly exciting for Soto, but Maton and Vierling should make the roster and they are more exciting than Reyes and the Castros.  Maton might be their starting 3B.  Sands probably won't make the roster but he is more than just minor league depth.  

Edited January 7, 2023 by Tiger337

[1984Echoes]

1 hour ago, Cruzer1 said:

Harris seems to be the type that he's never done, he is continually improving the roster by any means necessary.

A major complaint of Avila as he fell in love with his own average or less than average player acquisitions and sat on his ass instead of working the phones.

Harris seems the opposite as he is "never done" as you (and others, even himself) have put it and seems an apropo compliment.

[1984Echoes]

I think Malloy will be the 3B'man even if it's not on Opening Day (May-ish? June-ish?) and then Maton will back up 2B-SS-3B. He's LH'ed versus the other 3 RH'ers so he could still play quite a lot... If anything, I think it's more likely he pushes Schoop out the door as Vierling/ Kreidler can also back up the IF positions. Schoop going out the door once/ if Malloy is ready for a regular spot in Detroit...

My guess...

[gehringer_2]

42 minutes ago, 1984Echoes said:

I think Malloy will be the 3B'man even if it's not on Opening Day (May-ish? June-ish?) and then Maton will back up 2B-SS-3B. He's LH'ed versus the other 3 RH'ers so he could still play quite a lot... If anything, I think it's more likely he pushes Schoop out the door as Vierling/ Kreidler can also back up the IF positions. Schoop going out the door once/ if Malloy is ready for a regular spot in Detroit...

My guess...

I think Schoop is going to be on a short leash. Maybe he'll produce better under pressure.

[Jim Cowan]

This will make a nice change from switch-hitters who can't switch-hit, and who stink at 4 or 5 positions.

[Tigermojo]

Ideally Schoop will perform well and they can flip him. Having depth sure opens up the possibilities though. If he ends up sucking again they can just cut ties and give the young guys opportunities.

[RatkoVarda]

Lange next?

for a team still building, if a reliver has value, move him now, before he craters or gets injured.

[Dan Gilmore]

Can we get Benke working on a lineup soon? 🤓