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UP THE LADDER ? Part One.
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UP THE LADDER ? Part One.
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Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg GM
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UP THE LADDER ? PART Two.
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On Tuesday, we started the discussion about how the Tigers will evolve what will hopefully be a competitive roster into an elite one. The latter is what the Tigers need to reach if they are to seriously play deep into the playoffs.
UP THE LADDER ? PART Two.
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On Tuesday, we started the discussion about how the Tigers will evolve what will hopefully be a competitive roster into an elite one. The latter is what the Tigers need to reach if they are to seriously play deep into the playoffs.
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/12/24/merry-christmas-2/
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Happy Holidays (or Happy Holly Daze as we say around here) to all of our dear readers!
Whether it?s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another holiday you celebrate during the month of December, we send our very best wishes to all of you during this special time.
And every one of you who read TT?s blogs are the gifts that keep on giving for us. It doesn?t matter if you comment regularly, sporadically or lurk silently in the background, TT loves you all and appreciates your loyalty. We look forward to keeping this blog fresh throughout 2024.
Here?s hoping that your holidays are merry and bright. And during this time (and with huge apologies to Clement Clarke Moore), may we dream that:
(sic) ?Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Comerica Park
Front Office execs were stirring, building a roster that not yet included Max Clark.
In hopes that top prospects will soon would be there;
The fans were nestled all snug in their beds;
While visions of new second- and third- basemen danced in their heads.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Happy Holidays (or Happy Holly Daze as we say around here) to all of our dear readers!
Whether it?s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or another holiday you celebrate during the month of December, we send our very best wishes to all of you during this special time.
And every one of you who read TT?s blogs are the gifts that keep on giving for us. It doesn?t matter if you comment regularly, sporadically or lurk silently in the background, TT loves you all and appreciates your loyalty. We look forward to keeping this blog fresh throughout 2024.
Here?s hoping that your holidays are merry and bright. And during this time (and with huge apologies to Clement Clarke Moore), may we dream that:
(sic) ?Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Comerica Park
Front Office execs were stirring, building a roster that not yet included Max Clark.
In hopes that top prospects will soon would be there;
The fans were nestled all snug in their beds;
While visions of new second- and third- basemen danced in their heads.
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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...scrimination-amid-analytics-push/72048487007/
Detroit Tigers scouts sue, allege age discrimination amid analytics push by team.
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Detroit Tigers scouts sue, allege age discrimination amid analytics push by team.
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https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2024/0...one-but-hes-key-partner-for-scott-harris.html
Tigers? new GM isn?t as visible as last one, but he?s key partner for Scott Harris.
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Tigers? new GM isn?t as visible as last one, but he?s key partner for Scott Harris.
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STILL SWISS CHEESE.
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Excellent story.
STILL SWISS CHEESE.
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Excellent story.
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/20/deeper-discussions-102/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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The pitfalls of signing established free agents to long-term contracts has been a topic of discussion for years.
But now we?re seeing teams buy out the contracts of their younger players and signing extended long-term contracts with them before they reach free agency. Some Front Offices believe it?s a smarter move to lock in their players while they are young and presumably more productive.
However, the pitfall of this strategy is that these players, while good, don?t yet have an established track record. Who is to say that if they have 2-3 really good years at the beginning of their careers that it will continue long-term? Or that the needs of the team may change? Or that a top prospect comes up and is better than the one they signed to a long-term contract?
Should the Tigers be doing this? Should they be signing players to long-term contracts before they hit free agency and are still young?
Are there any Tigers currently whom the Tigers should buy out and extend?
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 also respond to other readers and create back-and-forth discussions.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
Should the Tigers buy out and extend the contracts of any young players?
1. Yes.
2. Yes, but there are no candidates this year.
3. No.
VOTE
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
The pitfalls of signing established free agents to long-term contracts has been a topic of discussion for years.
But now we?re seeing teams buy out the contracts of their younger players and signing extended long-term contracts with them before they reach free agency. Some Front Offices believe it?s a smarter move to lock in their players while they are young and presumably more productive.
However, the pitfall of this strategy is that these players, while good, don?t yet have an established track record. Who is to say that if they have 2-3 really good years at the beginning of their careers that it will continue long-term? Or that the needs of the team may change? Or that a top prospect comes up and is better than the one they signed to a long-term contract?
Should the Tigers be doing this? Should they be signing players to long-term contracts before they hit free agency and are still young?
Are there any Tigers currently whom the Tigers should buy out and extend?
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 also respond to other readers and create back-and-forth discussions.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
Should the Tigers buy out and extend the contracts of any young players?
1. Yes.
2. Yes, but there are no candidates this year.
3. No.
VOTE
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/27/deeper-discussions-103/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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During the off-season, PoBO Scott Harris has emphasized a number of times that a team can?t have too many pitchers. And since the 2023 season ended, the Tigers have been very busy dropping and acquiring pitchers more than any other type of player.
So far, they have eliminated 21 pitchers through an opt out, DFA, free agency and trades. A few of those players have chosen to come back. Most of those leaving were on the minor league rosters.
On the other end, the Tigers have acquired 8 new pitchers. Half of them are expected to be on this year?s roster.
Harris has also said he?ll be looking for new pitchers throughout the season.
What do you believe is the single biggest reason for such a significant change in the organization?s pitching prospects?
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 also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
What is the biggest reason for such a high turnover in the Tigers' pitching?
1. The new player development system has determined they have leveled out in their development.
2. The new Front Office is placing more focus on pitchers who control the strike zone, have a higher SO ratio and keep runners off the bases.
VOTE
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
Totally Tigers
During the off-season, PoBO Scott Harris has emphasized a number of times that a team can?t have too many pitchers. And since the 2023 season ended, the Tigers have been very busy dropping and acquiring pitchers more than any other type of player.
So far, they have eliminated 21 pitchers through an opt out, DFA, free agency and trades. A few of those players have chosen to come back. Most of those leaving were on the minor league rosters.
On the other end, the Tigers have acquired 8 new pitchers. Half of them are expected to be on this year?s roster.
Harris has also said he?ll be looking for new pitchers throughout the season.
What do you believe is the single biggest reason for such a significant change in the organization?s pitching prospects?
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 also respond to other readers.
TT will supply the ammunition. One thought-provoking question. Several options provided. One hard choice to be selected. One vote.
Ready?
What is the biggest reason for such a high turnover in the Tigers' pitching?
1. The new player development system has determined they have leveled out in their development.
2. The new Front Office is placing more focus on pitchers who control the strike zone, have a higher SO ratio and keep runners off the bases.
VOTE
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/01/31/degrees-of-expertise/
DEGREES OF EXPERTISE.
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With just a little over a year of observation, it’s become apparent that the Detroit Tigers have completely changed how they operate from a business perspective. The Colt Keith contract is just the latest example.
Part of the reason lies in the backgrounds of the Tigers’ PoBO, Scott Harris and GM Jeff Greenberg. They are part of the sweeping changes that have come to professional sports, esp. baseball.
Gone are the days when top baseball executives came from the game, scouted, managed or coached. Today, almost every single President and GM has a degree from an elite college with majors that are directly applicable to the sport – psychology, business, sports economics, finance, etc.?Almost none of them played baseball outside of college.
This applies to both Harris and Greenberg, however they also belong to an even higher level of baseball executives.
They have advanced degrees as well. Greenberg has a law degree and Harris has an MBA. A perfect match of both fields that helps a team make bigger and smarter decisions.
They are among the very few in MLB who possess those double degrees.
Who would have thought the Tigers would be leading the way?
Best of all, it’s paying off.
More in the link.....
DEGREES OF EXPERTISE.
Totally Tigers
With just a little over a year of observation, it’s become apparent that the Detroit Tigers have completely changed how they operate from a business perspective. The Colt Keith contract is just the latest example.
Part of the reason lies in the backgrounds of the Tigers’ PoBO, Scott Harris and GM Jeff Greenberg. They are part of the sweeping changes that have come to professional sports, esp. baseball.
Gone are the days when top baseball executives came from the game, scouted, managed or coached. Today, almost every single President and GM has a degree from an elite college with majors that are directly applicable to the sport – psychology, business, sports economics, finance, etc.?Almost none of them played baseball outside of college.
This applies to both Harris and Greenberg, however they also belong to an even higher level of baseball executives.
They have advanced degrees as well. Greenberg has a law degree and Harris has an MBA. A perfect match of both fields that helps a team make bigger and smarter decisions.
They are among the very few in MLB who possess those double degrees.
Who would have thought the Tigers would be leading the way?
Best of all, it’s paying off.
More in the link.....
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https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2024/02/08/five-for-friday-103/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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Ever since Scott Harris was hired, fans were clamoring to know who he would hire as his GM. Even if he would hire one.
And now the Tigers have one although fans would be hard-pressed to be able to tell you anything about him. Most may not even be able to pick him out of a lineup.
His name is Jeff Greenberg and he has an impeccable sports background. But beyond his resume and work experience with Scott Harris when both were with the Cubs, we know almost nothing about him.
There was the press conference for Colt Keith. Greenberg was sitting on the dais but he didn’t speak. And he has yet to do an interview with the media beyond his hiring by the Tigers.
What should we really know about him? We learned from Scott Harris that the 2 of them are not strictly dividing up the work but rather collaborating on a number of projects, feeding off of each other’s ideas.
Greenberg is going into his very first season with the Tigers. And as such, I’ve got 5 questions I’d like to see answered this year.
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
Totally Tigers
Ever since Scott Harris was hired, fans were clamoring to know who he would hire as his GM. Even if he would hire one.
And now the Tigers have one although fans would be hard-pressed to be able to tell you anything about him. Most may not even be able to pick him out of a lineup.
His name is Jeff Greenberg and he has an impeccable sports background. But beyond his resume and work experience with Scott Harris when both were with the Cubs, we know almost nothing about him.
There was the press conference for Colt Keith. Greenberg was sitting on the dais but he didn’t speak. And he has yet to do an interview with the media beyond his hiring by the Tigers.
What should we really know about him? We learned from Scott Harris that the 2 of them are not strictly dividing up the work but rather collaborating on a number of projects, feeding off of each other’s ideas.
Greenberg is going into his very first season with the Tigers. And as such, I’ve got 5 questions I’d like to see answered this year.
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MOVIN’ ON UP
by Holly Horning Remember the days when Brian Kenny regularly gave the Tigers a regular beat down for their farm system? Fans despised him for speaking the truth. But you know what? Kenny wa…
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