Detroit Tigers

[Fraquar]

Tigers have a coach. Now they need 25 new players.

I get the impression that for Hinch to succeed in Detroit, he's going to have to develop the farm system in the Majors - because the farm system struggles to develop much of anything. Essentially, he's going to have to go old school - like the Trammel/Whitaker days - deal with the growing pains and harvest the talent first hand.

[The King]

3 managers in the Central who have won the World Series. If Yost didn’t retire, that would have been 4.

[The King]

We can grab Eddie Rosario for $9.5 this year. He’s a big bat. I would get him.

[Whitley]

We can grab Eddie Rosario for $9.5 this year. He’s a big bat. I would get him.

Roasrio cleared waivers. He is not a big bat. He is an above average bat. He is okay but I don't want him at 10 million. Something around 7-8 million we can talk. He doesn't walk that much but does offer some lefty power that the Tigers lineup really needs though I prefer Joc Pederson personally.

[Forsh]

Is $2 mill really the barrier to getting a guy you seem to agree can help the team tho ... especially when you give up nothing in terms of assets?

[Whitley]

Is $2 mill really the barrier to getting a guy you seem to agree can help the team tho ... especially when you give up nothing in terms of assets?

I actually think my 7-8 million is going to be a bit high for him. This is going to be a very very cold FA for the middle class. You don't know if you are going to have fans in the stands for the 2021 season (or if it is even going to start on time). And Rosario is not a guy I am signing multiple years for.

[Forsh]

Fair enough

[Fraquar]

I actually think my 7-8 million is going to be a bit high for him. This is going to be a very very cold FA for the middle class. You don't know if you are going to have fans in the stands for the 2021 season (or if it is even going to start on time). And Rosario is not a guy I am signing multiple years for.

In EVERY sport.
If you aren't one of the few Premium FA's, odds are you are going to sign a 1 year deal and take your chances in 2022.

[The King]

David Dahl and Carlos Rodon could be some cheap lotto ticket signings.

[Whitley]

I like Dahl a lot---but he gets hurt a TON. Schwarber is a guy I would actually go 2-3 years on. There is big power in that bat, and he takes a walk. And he hits lefty to bring some balance into the lineup. Not a great defender---my best friend from high school watches a lot of Cubs game and says he is not a liability out there anymore.

Rodon, though a lefty, is a lottery ticket much like Fulmer. If the Tigers are going to sign a vet starter (and not sure they are going to get one that is more than depth) they need one that is going to take the ball every 5th day since you are going to have to watch innings on Fulmer, Skubal, Mize, Manning and Faedo.

Right now I would be down with an offseason like this

Sign Cesar Hernandez to a one year deal (DFA Travis Demerrite)
Sign Jason Castro to a one year deal (DFA Eric Haase)
Sign Kyle Schwarber to a 2-3 year deal (DFA Kyle Funkhouser)

Go with this lineup:

2B Hernadez
CF Reyes
DH Miggy
1b Canderlario
LF Schwarber
SS Castro
3b Paredes
RF Cameron
C Castro/Rogers

Bench
UT Goodrum
UT H Castro
OF J Jones
C Rogers/Castro

You lose some power going to Herandez over Schoop but Cesar is a legit leadoff hitter. Another possibility is put Hernandez down at 7th, push Paredes to 6th, leadoff Reyes and hit Castro 2nd, This lineup also buys that kids improving (Paredes, Cameron and Rogers) and maintain their production (Candelario, Reyes and Castro). I like the bench overall.

[The King]

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/top-42-prospects-detroit-tigers/

Fangraphs Tigers ranks. MLB will have them come out either tomorrow or FRI.

[Cody_Russell]

1-0!
At least one Indians fan is ready to give up on the season ... 😂

[Fraquar]

Watching Cabrera sliding into 2nd on a HR he couldn't see in the snow - priceless.
Got to give props to the hustle there - reminded me of his younger days.

[jaadam4]

Yeah man that slide was hilarious.

[jaadam4]

What an awesome first at bat for Baddoo. 1st major league pitch, 1st major league HR.

Good for you young man