Tenacious D

It was hypothetical, based on Bregman being signed.

Perez might be odd man out, if this is the bench: Dingler McKinstry Baez Vierling Ibanez Actually, Ibanez might find himself on the outs with Torres and Bregman’s RH bats at 2B and 3B

Torres Keith Greene Bregman Carpenter/Vierling Torkelson Meadows Rogers Sweeney/Baez

MLB Trade Rumors poll that was referenced

As long as Kim isn’t blocking anyone, I’m down. But he’s mostly useful for next season, and you’re probably only getting half. I’d just assume Jung and Vierling platoon at 3B

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Sweeney will get the majority of playing time at SS, and he looked very solid there. Paired up with either Baez or Kreidler, and SS D will be fine.

I don’t think the Tigers would sign Kim for SS—they are trying to solve for 3B. I don’t like his offensive production there. Perhaps Plan B if they don’t sign Bregman?

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The Swifties apparently stuffed the ballot box.

I don’t understand how you can find fault in him. If anything, he should be praised for holding it together with a bunch of guys who were on practice squads a few weeks back.

Agree. That’s why I added “matters.” For a guy like Luis Severino, for example, he was willing to sign with the A’s to play in a minor league park for the duration of his contract. Winning/environment is lower on his consideration list. My point was to address Chas’ contention that Boston was more attractive for Bregman. I agree that their ballpark is more favorable, but if Bregman, who is already financially stable for life, wants to go to a team who is in best position to contend during his contract, Detroit is the better option.

If winning matters, the Tigers are significantly more attractive than the Red Sox, who have to look up at the Yankees and Orioles and will likely for some time. All Bregman needs to remember was the feeling being swept by a Tiger team of rookies in the playoffs. And an organization that is arguably top 3 in prospects that should only get better and be able to sustain that success.

I don’t see how Sasaki is coming here after yesterday’s report. He allegedly met with 7 teams before heading back to Japan and we weren’t one of them. And if we have $3-4M committed to Rodriguez, it doesn’t seem to matter how big our pool is. Might be time to pivot and send some of our pool money to a team trying to put together a compelling offer for Sasaki, getting some decent prospects in return. Similar to what we did last year with SD.

That’s become fairly standard, regardless of destination.

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Bleacher Report has our system at #3. I’d put Lee on the list over Hall, but this has the usual suspects.

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If you sign Santander, you’re committing to Jung/Vierling platoon at 3B. He’d be in the RF/DH mix.

I’ve always assumed this offseason that SS was going to be solved internally. I think it’s Sweeney and another internal RH option, or trade target. If they sign Kim, I think it’s for 3B.

I realize I’m on an island, but I have zero interest in Kim. We need a stopgap for this season and his availability is uncertain. Also pretty underwhelmed with his bat.