Tigers_ShadowGM

The Tigers have more money to spend than all the top teams mentioned. It’s very likely they land one of the top 5.

I don’t think the Tigers will rush any of their really young players since this next wave of Torkelson and Greene will put the Tigers in a big competitive situation heading into 2022. Add in the 2 to 4 free agents they may sign, the Tigers are squarely looking at a .500 team with an outside chance of competing for a Wild Card spot depending on the free agents they sign. The next wave after next year looks to be 2024 and 2025. I am not expecting that much in 2023 but you never know who develops out of the blue. My gut tells me that Chris Illitch wants to prove to everyone that he can actually run the Tigers and make the commitment that is necessary for the next move up. If Al Avila and Chris Illitch shit the pot this off-season, people will be fuming regardless of the fact that Torkelson and Greene will make their MLB debut in 2022. This is why 2023 will be the year the Tigers will not sneak up on anyone. This will be 3rd year of Mize, Skubal in the rotation, Turnbull and Manning should be in the rotation by then as well. 2022 will be a year that if they start off strong, pushes them over .500 and they become the team no one wants to face. Tigers are not in the bottom 10 in 2022 so depending on the new CBA, they could be losing draft picks with big signings. I wrote that I am really against this type of punishment for teams signing free agents and I am in favor of teams losing top players of getting sandwich picks being awarded.

JV wants to come back and he probably would come back on a 2 year 30 million deal. It’s worth it and it would energize everyone. He could end up being a Closer if he can’t come back to be a starting pitcher.

I am sure the White Sox will dominate the division next year but the Tigers can hang with them pitching wise and if they get some bats, they can give them a run for sure. I am hoping for an exciting year and a Wild Card contention in 2022 but the division can be there’s in 2023.

Nice reply to my article. I see the point on Javier Baez but I think he still has big bat potential and is decent in the field. I am not sold on him being the only option. I really like the bounce back potential of Trevor Story. I actually don’t mind resigning IGGY on a two year deal because he can still field the ball really well (yes he had an off season). Kreidler deserves a shot at SS so I am not in favor of Carlos Correa and his massive contract. Freddy Galvis I would be okay with and hadn’t considered him. Al Avial could trade away Candalario if they really wanted to add one of those Dodgers excess OF but that could block some of the OF talent ready to come up. Not sure what Daz Cameron or Derek Hill are yet and poor Derek, can’t stay healthy. I was so happy for him breaking out and showing off his glove and speed. Injuries are part of his make up because he plays full tilt all the time so you have to respect that and just hope he can stay in the game!