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What Detroit Tigers’ lineup, rotation, bullpen should look like now that offseason moves are done
Read full article: What Detroit Tigers’ lineup, rotation, bullpen should look like now that offseason moves are doneThe Detroit Tigers made their final free agent addition over the weekend, signing Michael Pineda to round out the starting rotation.
Detroit Tigers could become playoff contender with 1 more free agent, 1 trade before spring training
Read full article: Detroit Tigers could become playoff contender with 1 more free agent, 1 trade before spring trainingThe Detroit Tigers could become legitimate playoff contenders this season if they make a couple more moves before the official start of spring training next week.
With many top MLB free agents flying off the board, when will the Detroit Tigers strike?
Read full article: With many top MLB free agents flying off the board, when will the Detroit Tigers strike?Everybody knows the Detroit Tigers aren’t done signing free agents this offseason, but with many of the top targets signing this week, when is the time to strike?
How final MLB qualifying offer decisions will affect Detroit Tigers in free agency
Read full article: How final MLB qualifying offer decisions will affect Detroit Tigers in free agencyThe deadline for MLB teams to extend qualifying offers to prospective free agents passed this weekend, and those decisions will have an impact on the Detroit Tigers as they hurtle toward an active offseason.
Detroit Tigers could become playoff contenders this offseason with 2 free agents, 1 trade, 2 prospects
Read full article: Detroit Tigers could become playoff contenders this offseason with 2 free agents, 1 trade, 2 prospectsThis will be the first meaningful offseason for the Detroit Tigers in half a decade, as the team hopes to take another leap from surprisingly competitive to legitimate playoff contender.
Detroit Tigers should try to sign free agent starting pitcher Cole Hamels
Read full article: Detroit Tigers should try to sign free agent starting pitcher Cole HamelsCole Hamels, a veteran starting pitcher who has spent 15 season in MLB, is planing to return to the mound this season. I think the Detroit Tigers should give him a call.
Here are the 7 free agents Detroit Tigers have signed this offseason, and what roles they’ll play
Read full article: Here are the 7 free agents Detroit Tigers have signed this offseason, and what roles they’ll playDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have had a busy offseason in free agency, making a number of minor moves to improve the current roster and potentially be more competitive in 2021. AdINF Greg GarciaDetails : Signed to minor league dealLast season : .200/.279/.250 (.529 OPS) with 3 doubles, 7 walks, 18 strikeouts in 35 games. OF Robbie GrossmanDetails : Signed a 2-year, $10 million dealLast season : .241/.344/.482 (.826 OPS) with 12 doubles, 9 home runs, 21 walks, 38 strikeouts in 51 games. C Wilson RamosDetails : Signed 1-year, $2 million dealLast season : .239/.297/.387 (.684 OPS) with 6 doubles, 5 home runs, 10 walks, 31 strikeouts in 45 games. RHP Jose UrenaDetails : Signed 1-year, $3.25 million dealLast season : 5.40 ERA, 6.06 FIP, 1.500 WHIP, 15 strikeouts, 13 walks in 23.1 innings.
Detroit Tigers reportedly sign outfielder Nomar Mazara to MLB deal
Read full article: Detroit Tigers reportedly sign outfielder Nomar Mazara to MLB dealDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have reportedly signed former top 15 outfield prospect Nomar Mazara to a one-year major league deal. Mazara gets $1.75M plus incentives on Tigers MLB deal — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 12, 2021In five seasons since debuting as a 20-year-old in 2016, Mazara has been a very average MLB hitter, slashing .258/.318/.426 (.744 OPS). AdLast season, Mazara got just 149 plate appearances with the Chicago White Sox, partly because of injuries and partly because of roster depth in Chicago. Mazara is the fourth offensive signing the Tigers have made at the MLB level this offseason. AdDetroit also signed Renato Nunez and Greg Garcia to minor league deals, with invitations to MLB spring training.
Detroit Tigers agree to deals with power bat Renato Nunez, veteran infielder Greg Garcia
Read full article: Detroit Tigers agree to deals with power bat Renato Nunez, veteran infielder Greg GarciaDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have agreed to minor league deals with free agent power bat Renato Nunez and veteran utility infielder Greg Garcia. The Tigers have agreed to terms with INF’s Greg Garcia and Renato Núñez on Minor League contracts. (2020 Getty Images)He’s not considered a strong defender or a plus base runner, but Nunez has undeniable power in his bat. Garcia, 31, posted a .529 OPS in 35 games with the San Diego Padres last season. Garcia owns a career .354 on-base percentage, but his hit tools have limited him to a career .693 OPS.
Detroit Tigers resign second baseman Jonathan Schoop to one-year deal
Read full article: Detroit Tigers resign second baseman Jonathan Schoop to one-year dealAll rights reserved)Cleveland Indians' Tyler Naquin (30) slides safely into second base with a one-run double as Detroit Tigers' Jonathan Schoop, left, covers during the second inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have resigned second baseman Jonathan Schoop to a one-year deal for the 2021 season. We’ve signed former All-Star and Gold Glove finalist Jonathan Schoop to a one-year contract. pic.twitter.com/RTqVlJ50Kx — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) February 5, 2021Schoop was one of the Tigers’ best players last season, finishing with 1.2 WAR in 44 games. Now 29 years old, Schoop will likely slot in as the team’s everyday second baseman to begin 2021.
Detroit Tigers sign steady veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to 2-year deal
Read full article: Detroit Tigers sign steady veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman to 2-year dealRobbie Grossman #8 of the Oakland Athletics hits a home run against the Seattle Mariners in the first inning of their second game of a double header at RingCentral Coliseum on September 26, 2020 in Oakland, California. DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran free agent outfielder Robbie Grossman to a two-year deal, according to reports. Grossman spent the last two seasons with the Oakland Athletics after three years each with the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins. Robbie Grossman’s 2-year, $10 million deal with the #Tigers is the largest by a free-agent outfielder in this painfully slow winter. Another night of Detroit sports: Tigers prospect, Pistons top draft pick both injuredGrossman has a career .730 OPS across 2,362 at-bats.
6 new free agents Detroit Tigers should target following non-tender deadline
Read full article: 6 new free agents Detroit Tigers should target following non-tender deadlineDETROIT – There’s a new batch of free agents this week after the non-tender deadline, and several of those players would be smart additions for the Detroit Tigers. If the Tigers are aggressive in free agency this offseason, they could find some bargains. Due to the financial losses teams experienced due to the shortened 2020 season and the COVID-19 pandemic, free agents might come at a bit of a discount ahead of 2021. READ: Detroit Tigers hire University of Michigan’s Chris Fetter as new pitching coachIn MLB’s last full season, Schwarber hit 38 home runs and 29 doubles while drawing 70 walks. Now 26, Dahl is coming off a dreadful 2020 season -- if you can even call it a season.
Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regulars
Read full article: Dream lineup for Detroit Tigers to be contenders next year: 3 free agents, 3 prospects, 3 regularsDETROIT – Going into 2021, the Detroit Tigers have exciting prospects, money to spend and a handful of solid players on their roster. Here are three free agents they could add to three prospects and three familiar faces to create a starting lineup capable of competing next season. (2020 Getty Images)If the Tigers could only pursue one free agent this offseason, it should be J.T. If the Tigers field this type of lineup, he shouldn’t be guaranteed his old spot in the No. Suggested lineupIf the Tigers made these three signings and called up Greene, here’s what the theoretical lineup could look like on Opening Day:D.J.
3 players Detroit Tigers should extend this offseason, even though it would be controversial
Read full article: 3 players Detroit Tigers should extend this offseason, even though it would be controversialDETROIT – The Detroit Tigers are finally looking to build toward contending this offseason, and there are three players they should consider extending, even though the deals would be controversial. It’s unrealistic to think the Tigers are going to take that salary cap space and spend like crazy this offseason. Cron #26 of the Detroit Tigers bats during game one of a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds at Comerica Park on August 2, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. RP Daniel NorrisDaniel Norris #44 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins during the game at Target Field on September 22, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After dominating in nine three-inning appearances as an opener to finish 2019, Norris' 2020 was delayed by a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test during summer camp.