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Tigers vs Guardians Game 162 October 1 2023

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...s-last-game-end-of-year-meetings/71046414007/
Days of Roar Tigers Podcast: Recapping Miguel Cabrera's last game and the end of year press conferences. 62 minutes.

On this episode: This week, Mark and Evan go over the movie-esque conclusion to Miguel Cabrera's professional playing career. Later, the guys review what was learned from the end-of-year press conference held by Detroit Tigers' management. With the 2023 regular season now over, the guys also start looking fully towards next year and what lingering questions remain on the roster. Will we see Austin Meadows or Spencer Turnbull return? Will E-Rod opt out? Has Carson Kelly secured his backup catcher role? Mark and Evan parse the tea leaves to game out these answers and more.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/03/watercooler-wednesday-104/
WATERCOOLER WEDNESDAY.
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The Detroit Tigers finished the 2023 season with 78 wins and 84 losses. They were 9 games out of 1st place, finishing in 2nd place.

However, they were also under .500 with a .481 win/loss record.

In the AL, they were the 9th best team out of 15. Overall, they were the 19th best team in all of MLB.

They won 12 more games this year than in 2022. They also lost 12 fewer games. For the month of September, they played over .500 baseball.

This was the Tigers best year since 2016 in terms of wins and losses. In the standings, this year?s finish in the standings was also the best since 2016.

In a recent Totally Tigers poll, 77% of fans believed the Tigers were a better team.

In another poll, 48% of readers believed the Tigers would finish with 85-90 losses.
In second place, 27% of fans thought the team would lose 91-95 losses.

Only 16% of fans thought the team would finish where they did. A full 75% believed the team would have a worse record at the end of this year.
So how do you feel about the Tigers? record now that the year is over? Which one of these opinions describes your feelings best?

How do you feel about the Tigers' record now that the year is over?

1. Not surprised that they performed better.

2. Very surprised that they played better this year.

3. Somewhat disappointed with the results.

VOTE
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...he-final-weekend/id1266543495?i=1000630198661
Motor City Metrics Tigers Podcast: Jon, Rogelio, and Yooper recap the final weekend of Miguel Cabrera and discuss the end of the season presser. 78 minutes.

Going over the final weekend of Miguel Cabrera's playing career.

Matt Sheppard is no longer the voice of the Detroit Tigers on TV.

Recapping Scott Harris and A.J. Hinch end of the season presser.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/04/loose-ends/
LOOSE ENDS.
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It has been nearly a year since the Detroit Tigers? PoBO Scott Harris officially started his duties. Upon being hired in late September 2022, he took a number of weeks to explore each department and meet with employees before making any moves.

Harris implemented a number of changes to the organization in his first year but try as he might, there are still a number of factors he inherited from his predecessor that are difficult to either solve or remove. Especially when they pertain to the players Al Avila acquired.

Starting this week and running through the winter, he, new GM Jeff Greenberg and manager A. J.Hinch will have to decide how to handle each. Whether they can maximize their performances or are better off without them on the roster.

There are 4 players at the forefront of their decisions. Let?s review each along with the factors that need to be considered.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/05/five-for-friday-87/
FIVE FOR FRIDAY.
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The 2023 season is over for the Detroit Tigers. The first year that PoBO Scott Harris came on board and started to guide this team differently.

It takes multiple years to reassess, rebuild and re-energize a team in search of becoming competitive. One can?t make a definitive statement about progress after just 1 year.

But we can look at what is going on throughout the organization in order to obtain hints.

And that?s what we are going to do today.

Here are the 5 biggest clues I?m seeing that support the premise about the Tigers getting back on track towards a successful rebuild.
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/06/saturday-survey-98/
SATURDAY SURVEY.
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The Detroit Tigers finished 2023 with a 78 wins ? 84 losses season. Their win/loss percentage was .481 and they finished in 2nd place in the AL Central.

They won 12 more games (and 12 fewer losses) than in 2022. It was their best record since 2016.

And unlike the previous year when they added multiple new free agents, PoBO Scott Harris did not add anyone of note, instead depending upon young players and smaller trades.

Taking into account all factors ? including Harris? first year on the job, the expected introductory year of re-assessment, injuries, player development, stats, etc. ? what kind of a grade would you give the 2023 season?

What final grade would you give the Detroit Tigers for the 2023 season?

1. High marks

2. Respectable marks

3. Solid C grade

4. Below average

VOTE
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/07/deeper-discussions-90/
DEEPER DISCUSSIONS.
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Detroit Tigers? PoBO Scott Harris and newly-hired GM Jeff Greenberg are currently sitting down and analyzing what their needs may be for the 2024 season.

There are lots of holes to fill. Pitchers who are leaving or on the IL, a weak offensive system, infield defensive issues and some players under-performing.

In your opinion, which area of the game should be given the priority in fixing? Which area will improve the team the most?

Pitching?

Defense?

Offense?

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?

Which area of the game should be the priority for the Tigers to address this off-season?

1. Pitching

2. Defense

3. Offense

Vote
 
https://totallytigers.wordpress.com/2023/10/08/open-mike-115/
OPEN MIKE.
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On this long holiday weekend, we welcome readers to share their thoughts about the Tigers or baseball in general. Your observations, comments and questions. Extra credit to those who create topics or questions that generate thoughtful dialog threads.

For this day only, a maximum of 6 sentences please.
 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...plans-is-it-time/id1674627945?i=1000630755831
Days of Roar Tigers Podcast Guessing Detroit Tigers' offseason plans: Is it time to spend big? 62 minutes.

With the so-called non-game season here for the Detroit Tigers, Mark and Evan have a spirited debate over the team's payroll and future. Is it time to bring back J.D. Martinez? Later in the pod, the guys briefly talk A.J. Hinch's future with the team, Matt Shepherd's dismissal from the Tigers' broadcasting booth and Evan's stock watch article on which players have earned their roster spot for 2024.
 
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