The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to eight eligible players for 2022: Jeimer Candelario, Michael Fulmer, Jose Cisnero, Joe Jimenez, Spencer Turnbull, Dustin Garneau, Harold Castro and Victor Reyes. The only non-tendered player: left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd, who officially became a free agent at Tuesday’s 8 p.m. tender deadline. WINDSOR: Tigers fans need to stop and breathe. Carlos Correa
Detroit — The Tigers weren’t kidding when they said they’d be aggressive this offseason. They also weren’t kidding when Al Avila said he would avoid the “drunken sailor” approach to spending. The sobering reality for some is, the Tigers didn’t land the biggest free-agent shortstop prize. The important reality is, they got much, much better for
The Detroit Tigers came into this offseason with huge question mark at shortstop, and early Tuesday morning they found their answer in the form of Javier Báez. It was just the latest big signing in what has been one of the most frenzied weeks of player movement in recent memory; the impending lockout like an…
The Detroit Tigers needed to answer a question. Would the franchise spend a lot — at least $340 million over at least 10 years — for two-time All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa, or would they pick a lesser commitment — six years, $140 million — for two-time All-Star shortstop Javier Baez? Either would make the team better and give the
Our Matt Shepard and Craig Monroe discuss the addition of shortstop Javier Baez to the Tigers and more.
Javier Baez is the type of player who endears himself to fan bases and ruffles the feathers of rivals. He plays hard, he saves his pitcher runs with his defense, he creates runs his base-running and is always ready to defend his teammates — from the opposition and from fans. Then again, some dislike his penchant for
If you follow the KBO League that exists in South Korea, the league ended last week with the KT Wiz winning the championship over the Doosan Bears, one of the original founding franchises of the KBO when it started in 1982. The Bears featured the league MVP Ariel Miranda, who has had an impressive run…
The Detroit Tigers have signed former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets infielder Javy Baez, who is expected to play shortstop in MoTown. Baez slid all over the infield in Queens, in part because the Mets already had a high-caliber shortstop in $300 million man Francisco Lindor.
Detroit Tigers fans are torn. They’re mostly happy about the offseason so far, don’t get me wrong, but some of them wanted different news than they got Tuesday. If you don’t follow our Evan Petzold, you may have missed the Tigers will sign All-Star shortstop Javier Baez. The deal is for six years and $140 million — fewer years
It was the season of the underdog prospect in the Arizona Fall League, starting with MVP Nelson Velazquez (Cubs) and Pitcher of the Year Owen White (Rangers). They rank 29th and 28th on MLB Pipeline’s organization Top 30 lists. Co-Hitter of the Year Juan Yepez (Cardinals, No. 26) and Breakout Player of the Year Elijah
Yes, I know. You wanted Carlos Correa. He was the home run free agent shortstop in the eyes of many Detroit Tigers fans. But Javier Báez is not a strikeout, even though he’ll do that plenty. The Tigers have agreed to sign Baez to a six-year, $140-million contract, a move that makes sense on several
For seemingly the past year, all anyone has talked about was how the Detroit Tigers needed to find a shortstop. Al Avila has done just that, selecting Javier Baez over other (potentially more popular) options such as Carlos Correa, Trevor Story, and Marcus Semien. The former Cub and Met comes to the American League with
The Detroit Tigers and free agent shortstop Javier Báez agreed on a six-year contract worth $140 million on Tuesday morning, according to multiple reports, and the internet is already going wild. Tigers fans are all over the map, with some fans excited about the major upgrade Báez provides, while others (ourselves included a bit, I
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Detroit — Here’s the first thing shortstop Javier Baez brings to the table — stability at what has been for years a fatally unstable defensive position in Detroit. The Tigers, according to Sports Info Solutions, have had the fewest defensive runs saved in Major League Baseball since 2016. Their combined minus-352 is by far the
Now and then we enjoy getting the pulse of the Detroit Tigers fanbase. Questions allow thought exercises that maybe we haven’t explored ourselves; and with a work-stoppage all-but-certain, what better time to see how fans are feeling?
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a six-year, $140 million contract with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press on Tuesday morning. He has an opt-out in his contract. The Tigers have now acquired three key pieces this offseason, giving the team a better chance of making the
Detroit – According to a report by MLB Network, the Tigers are nearing an agreement on a six-year, $140 million deal with free agent shortstop Javier Baez. The news broke in the wee hours Tuesday morning and has not been confirmed by the club. Baez, entering his age-29 season, hit 31 home runs and knocked in
Sep 24, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (23) looks up at rain leaking thru the roof at American Family Field in the eighth inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit – According to a report by MLB Network, the Tigers are nearing a six-year agreement with free agent shortstop Javier Baez. The news broke in the wee hours Tuesday morning and has not been confirmed by the club. Baez, entering his age-29 season, hit 31 home runs and knocked in 87 runs with an