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Tigers 2022 Off Season for FA signings, trades, tender, nontender, Rule 5, to 2023

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/10/28/saturday-survey-51/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
Totally Tigers

The Detroit Tigers will, once again, have to address their catching needs this off-season. Of utmost importance is someone who knows how to pace the game, handle young pitchers and call a strong game.

Offense is no longer considered to be a requirement in today?s game. It is considered only a bonus, not a requirement. It is far down the list for teams when compared to the priority placed on the strategy side of a catcher?s skills.

Tucker Barnhart had the worst defensive year of his career, costing the team -6 DFS (Defensive Runs Saved). When behind the plate, Tiger pitchers had a 4.05 ERA.

Eric Haase, while improved, doesn?t profile as an everyday catcher. He cost the team -9 DFS and pitchers had a 4.08 ERA with him behind the plate.

Jake Rogers is considered to be much stronger defensively and has handled young pitchers better than his counterparts. But he is also recovering from Tommy John and the team may not know how well he may perform until spring training.

Dillon Dingler is at least a year away from reaching Detroit.

Going into the hot stove season, there is expected to be a dearth of available catchers. But that?s not to say that Scott Harris could effect a trade for one.

What should the Tigers do for their #1 catcher next year given that handling a lot of rookies will be a requirement?

Who should be the Tigers primary catcher for 2023?

1. Tucker Barnhart

2. Eric Haase

3. Jake Rogers

4. Sign a free agent or trade for a catcher.

VOTE
 
The Tigers have claimed LHP Sean Guenther off waivers from Miami. He remains on the 60-day injured list.

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-guenther-off-waivers-from-miami/69614349007/
Tigers claim injured LHP Sean Guenther off waivers from Miami.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...hp-sean-guenther-waivers-marlins/69614144007/
Detroit Tigers claim left-hander Sean Guenther off waivers from Miami Marlins.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2022/11/tigers-claim-lefty-off-waivers-from-marlins.html
Tigers claim pitcher off waivers from Marlins.
Mlive

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/tigers-claim-sean-guenther-from-marlins.html
Tigers Claim Sean Guenther From Marlins.
MLBTR
 
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https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/andrew-chafin-to-decline-player-option-with-tigers.html
Andrew Chafin To Decline Player Option With Tigers.
MLBTR

https://motorcitybengals.com/2022/11/03/detroit-tigers-andrew-chafin-jonathan-schoop-options/
Detroit Tigers: Andrew Chafin opts out and Jonathan Schoop opts in.
MCBTB

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ds-to-decline-2023-player-option/69614734007/
Detroit Tigers' Andrew Chafin intends to decline 2023 player option, becomes a free agent.
Freep

EXERCISED: Tigers INF Jonathan Schoop has chosen to exercise his $7.5M player option for the 2023 season.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/jonathan-schoop-to-exercise-player-option-with-tigers.html
Jonathan Schoop To Exercise Player Option With Tigers.
MLBTR
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/03/five-for-friday-50/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

New President of Baseball Operations, Scott Harris, has said he plans on hiring a GM. He just didn?t say when.

He did mention that he has yet to start the hiring process and has not even set a deadline. And given that the Winter Meetings start in less than 1 month, Harris certainly isn?t going to rush the timeline. He?s going to wait until the time is right.

So while some fans may be anxious to see that GM slot filled as soon as possible, I think it?s a wiser move to postpone for awhile.

There is no rule stating that every team has to have a GM. Some don?t. Some teams have a GM but not a PoBO and vice versa. Some have both. Today, the job description for both positions is very fluid with some PoBOs acting as the GM. The 2 jobs don?t have to be completely different. And as we?ve seen with other teams, they can also evolve according to an organization?s needs.

Here are my 5 reasons why it?s a smart move that Harris appears to be delaying the hiring process for a GM?..
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2022/11/05/deeper-discussions-49/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

New PoBO Scott Harris, in his introductory speech, told us that significant changes will be made. One can assume that it means both the organization overall as well as the roster.

Obviously, he would not have taken the job if he didn?t receive a commitment to be given the resources needed. Ilitch has already promised to pay for multiple extra executives not including the new PoBO position. And assuredly, he will also invest in any new technology and equipment as he has done in the past.

In terms of the roster, it is unclear how much Chris will spend this year. Last year, he wrote a check for $243 mill and very little of it paid off. He may be hesitant to invest a significant amount until he gets to know Harris better.

The Tigers have very little talent to trade. Their best hope resides in young pitchers. Potentially, Harris may also try to get out from under some of Al Avila?s bad contracts in order to free up some money.

All of this obviously will have an impact upon just how much the Tigers will be able to accomplish when it comes to next year?s roster and performance.

Taking all of this into account, how competitive should the Tigers be next year? What is realistic? How much can the roster be transformed?

Today?s blog addresses this dilemma and allows readers to share their thoughts in more detail. And hopefully, to actively engage with others by responding to their posts and creating back-and-forth discussion threads. The more the merrier!

For this one blog only, you?ve got 6 sentences max to share your thoughts. Of course, you can respond to as many other readers as you want.

TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?

What level of performance should the Tigers be able to reach next year?

1. It will be a mop up/reset year, undoing previous mistakes and revamping the roster.

2. They need to finish around .500 .

3. They need to finish above .500 and show a competitive level.

VOTE
 
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