I respect when teams try to win and leverage all possible resources to do it. For many years, this was the Detroit Tigers’ mantra. The farm system was used as a tool to acquire MLB talent and ownership was willing to spend big money on long-term contracts to try and achieve a World Series.
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Today is the deadline for MLB teams to add players to their 40-man roster, lest they be made available for the upcoming Rule 5 Draft, and the Detroit Tigers announced their choices at precisely 2 PM Eastern.
When news of Justin Verlander’s recent showcase started to stir, there was a fair bit of enthusiasm from Tigers fans regarding a potential reunion between Verlander and the Tigers. In a lot of ways it would have made sense for Verlander to return to Detroit: it would be a boon to merchandise sales and likely
We’re very wary of rumors in general, but particularly this time of the year. On the one hand, it’s nice to be included again rather than ignored. It’s been a half decade since the Tigers had a lot of interesting rumors around them. On the other, there are a lot of desperate attempts to ascribe
The Detroit Tigers have already made moves this offseason that have the fan base in great spirits ready to rock in 2022. Our Contender November pieces have already proven to be somewhat of a premonition.
Detroit Tigers super-sleuths are on a roll and Christmas may have just come early for Tigers fans. It’s been reported by a Twitter user that Houston Astros free agent Carlos Correa allegedly made a few new Instagram friends.
After the rampant rumors of Justin Verlander heading to a series of teams, his brother, Ben, broke the news that Verlander was returning back to Houston for a one-year deal worth $25 million with an option for a second year. So the dream scenario of him returning in a Detroit Tigers uniform is gone.
On Monday, the Detroit Tigers struck early once again. They inked long-time Boston Red Sox lefty, Eduardo Rodriguez, to a five-year deal worth $77 million, with incentives that could take the full value of the contract to $80 million. The 28-year-old has had several very good seasons already in his career, and rebounded from a
Matt Manning was the last of Mize, Manning, and Skubal to make his major league debut, despite being the first one drafted of them. Manning was drafted 9th overall in the 2016 MLB draft out of Sheldon High School and didn’t make his MLB debut until June 17th, 2021. Though it took him 5 years…
Out with the old, and in with the new. It’s an annual November ritual in baseball every year. Friday, November 19 is the deadline for teams to submit their 40 man rosters including those prospects that they want to protect from the Rule 5 draft. December 1st is the deadline for teams to tender contracts
Facing high exceptions from the fanbase for the team to swing for the fences in free agency and through trades, the Detroit Tigers front office has already come through. The team has been linked to the likes of megastar shortstop Carlos Correa, while already trading for catcher Tucker Barnhart and signing starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez.
The Detroit Tigers struck gold when they selected Akil Baddoo from the Minnesota Twins’ farm system with the third selection in the 2020 Rule 5 draft. In 2019, the Tigers chose Victor Reyes with the first overall pick, and he remains on the roster. This year, the Tigers will have the 11th selection. Major League
Word spread like a brushfire of a report by Cody Stavenhagen at “The Athletic” telling the baseball world the Detroit Tigers were close to signing free-agent pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, formerly of the Boston Red Sox.
Detroit Tigers fans rejoice in the signing of Eduardo Rodriguez but here comes the cliche machine. Have you ever been picked last in gym class? That’s been the attitude towards Detroit and the Detroit Tigers since the beginning of the rebuild, and even for some time before. Fans across Major League Baseball are quick to…
CINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 03: Tucker Barnhart #16 of the Cincinnati Reds rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Great American Ball Park on August 03, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Your Detroit Tigers haven’t wasted any time so far this offseason. After dealing for catcher Tucker Barnhart on the first day of the offseason, they’ve now added left-handed starter Eduardo Rodriguez on a deal that locks him up in Detroit throughout his prime. The five-year, $77 million deal was first reported by Cody Stavenhagen of
While there are several high end shortstops available in free agency, finding the perfect fit for the Detroit Tigers needs is complicated. This is a crucial point for the organization, as they need to boost themselves into playoff contention without over-committing themselves in a single offseason. The Tigers don’t have much in the pipeline at
Oct 1, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
While shortstop remains atop the Detroit Tigers free agency shopping list, starting pitcher is not far behind. The organization has three pillars in Casey Mize, Matt Manning, and Tarik Skubal, but there is a strong need for veteran experience and durability as the team begins to move back into contention. It looks like the Detroit
Major League Baseball’s owners have proposed replacing the current arbitration system with one that uses FanGraphs’ version of WAR (wins above replacement) multiplied by a dollar figure determined by service time to determine salaries for players who have accrued more than three years, but are not yet eligible for free agency. The proposal, which is