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Tigers named Ryan Garko as the club’s Vice President of Player Development

https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/12/breaking-old-habits/
BREAKING OLD HABITS.
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The MLB draft is now over and for the first time in almost 2 decades, the Tigers have a whole new cast involved in the scouting, drafting and signing of everyone they?ve selected.

And the differences are apparent. And in so many ways.

So much so, that I?ve got a list of 10 observations that show the Tigers are finally addressing the long-standing problems from past years that didn?t play out well in the end.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/28/saturday-survey-88/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
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Now that the Tigers have entered the 2nd half of the season, we have enough information to make some evaluations about the players.

Almost everyone believes that Riley Greene is becoming a very special type of player. Thus his performance so far has more or less been meeting our high expectations.

But what about the others? Are there players who have pleasantly surprised us? Players we expected would be performing at a lower level? Player who are now doing better than we thought?

Miguel Cabrera is a shell of his former self due to chronic injuries that no longer allow him to hit for power. After an extremely rough start to the season, he hit .304 in June and .303 in July. He continues to methodically work his way up the 3,000 hit club ladder.

Kerry Carpenter is 1 of the leaders in extra-base hits and currently has the team?s best slash line. He is also slowly improving in the outfield.

After Greene and Carpenter, Matt Vierling has the best OBP and is the Tigers? best defensive player. He was acquired by the Tigers over the winter. He is expected to eventually take over the CF slot with Greene moving to a corner position.

And finally, there is Spencer Torkelson. Brought up too early last year, he struggled through 2022 and much of 2023. His stats have improved. His BA of .232 and OBP are not among the highest of the team, but he does lead everyone in HRs and RBIs, partially due to his positioning in the heart of the order.
Which of these 4 have pleasantly surprised you the most?

Which Tiger has pleasantly surprised you the most so far this year?

1. Miguel Cabrera

2. Kerry Carpenter

3. Spencer Torkelson

4. Matt Vierling

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/deeper-discussions-81/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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The Detroit Tigers will be sellers once again at this trade deadline and they have 4 clear trade candidates. Eduardo Rodriguez who is widely expected to opt out of his contract and Michael Lorenzen, Chasen Shreve and Jose Cisnero who are on expiring contracts.

All 4 are considered to be rentals, thus lowering their value. They are not expected to receive solid MLB-experienced players in return, nor a team?s top-ranked prospects because of that.

Should the Tigers trade 1 or more of these 4 pitchers, what is your preference for the type of player?

Do you want the Tigers to acquire players with MLB experience who can be plugged into the current roster?

Or would you prefer that they get minor league prospects who can be developed by the Tigers new player development program and also provide depth to the team?

Prospects would most likely be ranked higher than MLB-ready players.

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 kind of player would you want the Tigers to acquire by the trade deadline?

1. MLB-experienced players who can join the roster now.

2. Prospects who can be developed and provide depth.

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/09/14/five-for-friday-84/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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This year, we?ve had the chance to get to know some newer Tigers better. Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene to name a few

And with some of these players, we?re starting to see their potential a little better as this team rebuilds.

But what about some of the other players we haven?t seen as often? Players who recently got promoted or are going through their very first year?

There are some intriguing names. Some hints of potential. Some debuts that appear promising.

I?ve got my list. And since this is Friday, we?re sticking to that magical number of ?5.?

So which 5 players am I most curious to watch going forward?
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/09/19/watercooler-wednesday-102/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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Detroit Tigers? PoBO Scott Harris is currently remaking the roster. Auditioning players and moving them around to determine their maximum value to the team.

Some players will be leaving given expiring contracts. Others will be non-tendered.

But Harris also needs to determine which players are most likely to be trade-bait. And we know that the team will need a lot of new players over the next couple years at least.

It is unrealistic that all the teams? needs will be satisfied via free agent signings. Or that all the answers exist in the farm system.

There will have to be trades done in order to fill the necessary holes.

And if the Tigers want to find players who are solid and capable, they will need to give up players of value.

The better the player, the better the trade they receive in return. Potentially, multiple players.

This means that Detroit will have to consider trading away some young promising talent. It could be one of their top draft picks who is currently in Detroit, a young starting pitcher or one of their top farm system prospects.

What would you do if you were the GM? Would you risk trading away solid talent in order to get better?

These are the questions to ask yourself and others as we ponder just how much better the Tigers need to be. Let?s kick start some good discussion threads here ? and to take with you wherever you go during the rest of the week.

Would you trade solid talent away in order to improve the Tigers' performance?

1. Yes.

2. No.

VOTE
 
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