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Tigers vs. mariners Game 162 October 5, 2022 - and offseason to 2023

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/watercooler-wednesday-69/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic??..

Under the Tigers? old regime, the organization focused almost all of their attention on developing pitchers, not positional players. This resulted in a lack of depth throughout the team?s minor league system, especially with infielders.

Going into the 2023 season, there are more question marks than solutions for each position.

It remains to be seen if Jake Rogers can recapture his defensive form at catcher.

It is yet unknown if Spencer Torkelson will be able to hit enough in order to keep his job at 1B.

Jonathan Schoop had the best defensive stats in all of MLB at 2B but he had a horrible year offensively. His contract runs out after the 2023 season and potentially he may be traded before that.

After the non-tender of Jeimer Candelario, there is no heir apparent at 3B.

Javy Baez has 5 more years and $117 mill on his contract at SS. Last year, he led all of MLB with the most errors as a SS.

All of this is why such a large percentage of the players acquired by the Tigers this off-season were positional players.

Several of them are catchers. Most of them have experience at 2B, 3B and SS. One or two have just a smidge of experience at 1B.

A. J. Hinch has said that there will be tryouts for almost all positions this spring. And there are multiple candidates for almost every position.

Depending upon what they see, should the team focus on working around the 2B and SS positions held by Schoop and Baez or should they focus on creating the strongest infield possible? That may mean that Schoop plays 1B and 2B while Baez potentially moves to either 2B or 3B. That is if there are new players who have strong spring trainings working 2B and/or SS.
What do you think?

Should the Tigers consider re-arranging their infield depending upon what they see during spring training?

1. Yes, even if that means moving Schoop and/or Baez.

2. No, keep Schoop and Baez at 2B and SS.

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/five-for-friday-57/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers

Scott Harris continues to dig and address all of the many issues surrounding the Tigers. Some of them more visible than others.

But the problems don?t stop once the 2023 season starts. In fact, many of them will become even more glaring and increasingly in need of a fix.

There have always been stories and examples of some of the problems they?ve never been able to address properly.

Until maybe now.
And that is today?s theme.

If we exclude discussion of the roster, what problems does Scott Harris need to solve that impact the roster the most?

I?ve got my top 5.

CORPORATE CULTURE.

DEPTH.

IDENTICAL HITTERS.

INJURIES.

LEADERSHIP.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/01/28/deeper-discussions-59/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers

Earlier this month, the Tigers traded Gregory Soto (and Kody Clemens) for 3 players. Soto, while a hard-thrower, had troubles with his command. His walk rate was very close to his strikeout rate. And he does not fit Scott Harris? mantra of controlling the strike zone.

He lost 11 games for the Tigers last year and his stats were starting to trend downward. His ERA was 3.28 and his WHIP was 1.38.

For a team that desperately needs an infusion of new talent, the only viable players the Tigers had who were tradable (other than top farm system prospects and Riley Greene) were pitchers.

The Tigers now will have to find a new closer.

Did they make the right move by trading Soto? Or will he be missed?

Are there better options within the Tigers organization?

Or, because the Tigers are thought to struggle again this coming season, how important is a closer anyway? Is a consistent closer considered to be a luxury for a team that is rarely in it towards the end of the game?

What do you think?

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?

Will the Tigers miss Gregory Soto?

1. Yes

2. No

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/01/31/watercooler-wednesday-70/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
Totally Tigers

Today, another opportunity for readers to discuss the hottest topics in a forum where thoughtful dialog and a variety of opinions are welcomed.

Let?s create some running conversational threads. And for those of you back in actual offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom ? as you talk to your co-workers.

Here is today?s topic??..

In less than 2 weeks, spring training starts. The Tigers have invited 62 players with 22 of those being non-roster invites. Here is how they break down:

9 LHP (4 new players).

22 RHP (11 new players).

For a maximum of 14 pitchers on the roster.

8 catchers (6 new players).

For 2 open positions.

16 infielders (10 new players).

For app. 7 open positions.

7 outfielders (2 new players).

For app. 4-5 open positions.

Do you like that Scott Harris has added so many potential candidates? Are more options better than fewer?

Do you feel he?s also addressing depth and using spring training to assess talent to a better degree?

Or do you believe this is more of a statement about the previous regime?s failure to build a competitive roster?

Is this more about the holes that exist and the search to fill them?

Which of these 2 options do you feel gives a more accurate read on the purpose of all these invites?

The spring training invites says more about...

1. Scott Harris' strategy of rebuilding, assessing talent and adding depth.

2. The failures of the previous regime.

VOTE
 
TMLR/Woodward Tigers talks to catcher Josh Crouch. 40 minutes.
The guys talk to Detroit Tigers prospect Josh Crouch about his approach at the plate, how he prepares for a game, and the knowledge that West Michigan Whitecaps Brayan Pena passed down to him.
This is a fantastic interview. Josh acquits himself very well and on the field is rapidly breathing down Dillon Dingler's neck as best catching prospect in the system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUlZR5e3PwI&ab_channel=TigersMinorLeagueReport
 
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