SoCalTiger

Maybe Harris is considering left handed hitting first baseman or catcher. I think he will add players with platooning in mind. If so Candy could be retained.Swap out both Castros and Reyes for better platoon players that can actually hit. Ease Tork into MLB and have a back up in case he flops. No stars added but a deeper bench at least for 2023.

I think Harris will sign or trade for someone that can play third or first base. We will soon know with the roster crunch of the 15th looming if thats Candelerio or someone else.

Reminds me of the story of golfer Lee Trevino pointing out a beautiful woman and remarking “ incredible that someone is tired of blanking that beauty” or did I miss your point 😊

Depends how you are evaluating. Pure stats then of course not. Impact on the team, fans and community it’s a different story.

Detroit is an excellent destination for any player. Climate is a non factor since they play in the summer and can have their permanent residence anywhere. We’re only talking 81 home dates so why do you have to move the family for that. Yes it’s over 5 months but so are road games. The fans are supportive and travel from Detroit is easier than cross country trips. Just fix the fences to end the mostly unproven negative association and pay competitive salaries. Pay them they will come.

My B side Trammell Gehringer Lolich Miggy

Greenberg, Cobb, Kaline, Horton Greenberg with the most visible spot (Washington's). He lost 5 prime years to WW2 and re-upped TWICE. Horton because he is Detroit.

So 5 days from now the market is open !

True we would have to be the last chair in musical chairs.

I think last years negotiating period being shorter his market didn't have the time to build momentum like it can this year but that could be meaningless and you make a great point with Houston winning without him.

Verlander with his second ring and goes home to Kate Upton. Not too bad.

Last years free agency for Correa was messed up with the shutdown. He wanted 10 / 350 to beat Linder as the board has noted. He got 35 to defer to another year so he’s still looking for the remaining 9/ 315 and will probably start with 10/ 350 to get that. If Detroit wants Correa they have to have minimum 9/315 in their pocket AND wait late in the market to present it. Like spring training is starting next week late. Too early and Boras will shop it for better and get better. Having Baez allows us to wait in the blind and strike late.

So based on some recent reading it seems Arizona and Milwaukee both need bullpen arms this off season. Since this is our only position of depth Do they have any players we need and can obtain for our relievers ?

Signing Correa certainly fits the "we have to take risks to catch up" category that Harris spoke about.

Why did they take Javier out ?

Best bullpen arm gone but we might get him back.

Scott Harris's decision on Jeimer will be telling. I hope he is resourceful enough to present a better option.

I think catcher is priority number one. Trade for someone solid defensively and can hit at lest some. Better to have consistency behind the plate for our pitchers. Good teams have that. 68 Feehan 84 Parrish etc. Houston has Malandano. St Lou Molina. Great Yankee teams Posada. it’s really important. Musical chairs 🪑 won’t cut it. Someone here showed Haase can’t catch Langes curveball so he can’t catch good stuff.

And one not so good inning for JV

It seems developing player’s requires patience especially for hitters. Pitchers arms might have a shelf life so promoting them faster is valid. But hitting takes longer. I think Tork Greene and Kriedler were all rushed especially considering the lost time to Covid. I think that will change under Harris.

I don't think so but Cohen has the most $$$

I think the NY clubs have a mafia like "understanding" not to raid each others players but I could be wrong.

Agreed and it will be 400 million

C- Christian Vasquez 2/yr free agent signing 2B- Johnathon Schoop - under contract and plays good defense. Hope for rebound. LF - Jason Dominquez - part of your idea ( trade Jackson Jobe / Haase / Soto / Lange for Dominquez, Donaldson, Peraza and Hicks)Frees up $$$ for NY to sign Judge and we move Baez to 2B in 2024 if Peraza sticks. 3B- Josh Donaldson - Your idea

I am not in big on trying to "fix" players nor "place holding" for minor leaguers in hope they actually can play at the MLB level. So I don't want to fix Candy nor wait for Colt "don't call me Keith" Colt or Kreidler. These kids have to force their way on the team and replace someone or Scott Harris, ala DD, can promote their "potential" and trade for established talent. We could have gotten lots of talent for Tork before he came up. Thats a calculated risk. Not saying we should have done that but we should always consider that option. A player has their highest values at two points, when they are highly rated minor leaguers and after performing well at the MLB level. I want talent not fixes so yes I am moving on from Candy and the 7 million DOES mean something when invested with other $$ for more certain MLB talent. Not saying I am correct but it's how I proceed.