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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 still going into offices, here?s a question to take with you ? or use via Zoom calls ? as you talk to your co-workers.
Here is today?s hot topic.
It was the tweet heard ?round the world. If you are following Totally Tigers on Twitter, you know about it.
TT?s tweet generated so many comments, re-tweets and ?likes? that Twitter sent me a notice saying that Twitter was blowing up over it. And since then, the discussion surrounding this revelation has moved to several national baseball media platforms.
Several days ago, I posted details of a conversation I heard on MLB Radio.
One of the hosts mentioned that he had several sources who told him that both Al Avila and A. J. Hinch wanted to sign Carlos Correa but that Chris Ilitch nixed the deal.
It is well-known that Correa was looking for a 10-year contract and money similar to what Francisco Lindor got ? $340 million.
The Tigers did make Correa an offer but it was under $300 mill. And it was turned down. (For the record, it was reported awhile back that the Tigers made Correa an offer but left out the details posted in TT?s recent tweet.)
Tiger fans certainly have experience with players who are signed to expensive, lengthy contracts. Most, if not all, haven?t ended up well.
There are a few questions surrounding Correa?s long-term health, esp. the history of his lower back. He has gone through 3 agents in just over 1 year.
He now remains with Scott Boras.
Five months since his free agency became official, Correa has yet to find a new team. Part of that time has been frozen because of the CBA negotiations.
But the reason why Twitter was blowing up over TT?s tweet was primarily because of the Tigers? owner. The majority of fans are concerned over the perceived unwillingness to spend big money on high profile free agents.
What do you think?
Should Ilitch have agreed to another very expensive long-term contract after the Tigers? record of offering them under his father?s tenure?
Or did Ilitch show restraint and common sense by avoiding tying the team down with a contract that would probably become burdensome?
Why do you think Chris Ilitch nixed the signing of Carlos Correa?
1. He won't spend what it takes to create a winning team.
2. It was a risky move that hasn't worked out well in the past.
Vote.
