The Detroit Tigers are heavy in the market for starting pitching this offseason, and one of the most intriguing options available is left-hander Carlos Rodón. Contender November continues here at Motor City Bengals, and this week we’ve been focused on starters. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our previews on Jon Gray,…
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It’s “Contender November” here at Motor City Bengals as the Detroit Tigers are interested in fixing their rotation and finding their future shortstop. Here are the articles in case you missed any of them.
A certain segment of the fanbase has been clamoring for the Detroit Tigers to address the shortstop position internally, rather than putting all their chips in for a proven free agent commodity. Welcome to our Contender November series, where we examine each option to propel the Detroit Tigers into contention. In this chapter, we’ll explore…
The Detroit Tigers clearly need some serious help this offseason if they’re to contend for a postseason berth in 2022. While adding pitching has to be part of the plan, the crux of their roster issues are centered at the shortstop position. We’ve already looked at Carlos Correa and why he’s the best all-around solution
Over the past few days, the hot stove has gotten rather toasty with rumors of the Detroit Tigers checking in on a host of free agent pitchers. Obviously Justin Verlander was the most prominent of that group, but perhaps not the most likely. Former Colorado Rockies starter Jon Gray doesn’t have that kind of upside,
We’re back with another episode of the Bless You Boys podcast. Assistant editor Ashley MacLennan and I haven’t caught up in a minute, so it was time for a little summit as the hot stove season gets underway. Of course, the looming ice storm of the CBA negotiations and a likely December 1 lockout of
November Contender is well underway at Motor City Bengals with free agent LHP Robbie Ray next on the list for the Detroit Tigers to consider. If you’ve been a fan of the Detroit Tigers for a while, this name might be a throwback for you.
Our Contender November continues here at Motor City Bengals as we look at some free-agent starting pitchers who may be a good fit for the Detroit Tigers. One of those potential options is one of the more engaging, captivating stars in the game.
The Detroit Tigers are in the market for starting pitching, and the best pitcher available is probably former Tiger Max Scherzer. We’re deep into Contender November here at Motor City Bengals, where we’ll be suggesting ways the Detroit Tigers can become real contenders again. Last week we looked at all the big shortstop options, and…
After missing the entire 2021 season and all but one start of the shortened 2020 season, Tigers legend Justin Verlander is back on the mound. Monday afternoon, Verlander threw in front of representatives of 15-20 teams as he looks to make his comeback at age 39 from Tommy John surgery. I know the question you
Last season, I got the opportunity to go to a lot of Detroit Tigers minor league games. In addition, MiLB TV is a great app that allows you to check out the other talents in various systems. The Tigers took great advantage of the minor league free agents last season as they were able to…
Minor League free agents might not grab headlines or be as exciting as the big contracts, and for good reason. For the most part they are journeymen or underperformers. Sometimes one of these players can work out. The Detroit Tigers know this in the form of Niko Goodrum. Every so often one of these players
Most fans are counting on the Detroit Tigers to sign a big free agent shortstop this offseason, and the odds are they will. But the Tigers aren’t the only team in the market. It’s Contender November here at motor City Bengals, and we’ve spent much of the last week discussing those free agent shortstops —…
Next in our Contender November series, we examine shortstop/second baseman Marcus Semien and whether he should be the long-term solution for the Detroit Tigers in the middle infield. There was a time early in his career in the major leagues when Marcus Semien was a light-hitting shortstop who didn’t necessarily make up for his offense…
Fan favorite and hometown kid Eric Haase had a great first impression on many Detroit Tigers fans and coaches in his rookie year. But the question stands, Will he be able to have a repeat year in the 2022 season?
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander celebrates the 3-0 win against the Oakland Athletics in Game 5 of the ALDS in Oakland, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. Justin Verlander Everyone thinks the Detroit Tigers are landing Carlos Correa by Jacob Boes
On Sunday evening, qualifying offers were due from MLB teams to eligible players. The Houston Astros extending qualifying offers, worth $18.4M, to both Justin Verlander and star shortstop, Carlos Correa. This was obviously not a surprise. However, the Astros also reportedly made a final bid on a long-term deal to Correa, though it seems designed
The baseball season is behind us and the Detroit Tigers are now in the process of deciding on how to make their ball club better for 2022. Likewise, media keyboards across the country have been taking a beating with free agent prediction pieces.
This offseason already has Detroit Tigers fans buzzing. The trade for Tucker Barnhart may not seem like a big deal to many, but to Tigers fans, it’s a giant pounce in the right direction. With rumors aplenty of the Detroit Tigers potentially signing some big-name free agents, one position remains a question mark, at least…