2025-2026 Tigers Off Season Thread

[Tenacious D]

13 minutes ago, casimir said:

I think I’d like to hear Stavenhagen and Chris Brown talking Tigers.  I feel like both are pretty knowledgeable, Stavenhagen has a bit more of an official link with the Tigers while Brown just seems to have a pretty good grip of things from a fan standpoint.

Cody is too negative for my liking.  Agree on Chris Brown—much better away from Rogelio, though Evan is a bit of a stats-wielding tool.  I’d pair Brown up with either Chris Castellani or Tony Paul and that would be my go-to Tigers podcast.

[oblong]

42 minutes ago, casimir said:

We’re cheap entertainment?  I guess there’s a compliment in there somewheres.  😆

It is a compliment.  What possible thing could I learn from a beat writer or columnist  that I couldn’t learn from this group?  I don’t post often in the wings or pistons threads but I read every day. I don’t watch the pistons that often but I do see nearly every wings game.  I don’t post because I have nothing to offer that hasn’t been said. 

[Tiger337]

38 minutes ago, oblong said:

It is a compliment.  What possible thing could I learn from a beat writer or columnist  that I couldn’t learn from this group?  I don’t post often in the wings or pistons threads but I read every day. I don’t watch the pistons that often but I do see nearly every wings game.  I don’t post because I have nothing to offer that hasn’t been said. 

Beat writers can regularly get quotes from players and managers which is something I don't think anybody here can do.  Most quotes are manufactured and uninteresting, but it is still good to have that access.  

[papalawrence]

Imho Cody gives unbiased opinions and I like that. He works for the Athletic and isn't a lifelong Tigers fan. He mentioned that he was told that the Detroit area goes nuts when the Tigers are good, and he hasn't experienced that. He pointed out that the playoff games haven't been sell outs. I wasn't aware of that. I remember in 1984 and 1987 having to enter a lottery to try and get tix, and I never did get to see a game in person. Cody is sort of flat in his expressions so some of the segments are boring to me

 

[Tenacious D]

1 hour ago, oblong said:

It is a compliment.  What possible thing could I learn from a beat writer or columnist  that I couldn’t learn from this group?  I don’t post often in the wings or pistons threads but I read every day. I don’t watch the pistons that often but I do see nearly every wings game.  I don’t post because I have nothing to offer that hasn’t been said. 

Still waiting for a few of you to start your own Tigers podcast.  

God knows you all have the face for it.

[papalawrence]

17 minutes ago, Tenacious D said:

 

God knows you all have the face for it.

 

[Tigermojo]

Tigers Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan - MLB Trade Rumors

JHM DFA for Finnegan.

[Tenacious D]

6 minutes ago, Tigermojo said:

Tigers Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan - MLB Trade Rumors

JHM DFA for Finnegan.

A bit surprised, but speaks volumes about what his trade value was (or wasn’t).

[Tiger337]

5 minutes ago, Tigermojo said:

Tigers Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan - MLB Trade Rumors

JHM DFA for Finnegan.

I liked Malloy's ability to get on base vs LHP, but I don't think he'll ever hit enough to compensate for his lack of defense.  Somebody will give him a shot.  

[Motor City Sonics]

21 minutes ago, Tiger337 said:

I liked Malloy's ability to get on base vs LHP, but I don't think he'll ever hit enough to compensate for his lack of defense.  Somebody will give him a shot.  

We already have Colt Keith.  We didn't need another guy without a real position. 

[IdahoBert]

It looks like Santa isn’t bringing us big gifts this Christmas. Feels like we’re the kid from the wrong side of the tracks in Polar Express.
  

[papalawrence]

I think JHM will have some nice seasons in his career. Probably a 4th OF and DH, but he could be an .800+ ops guy. Good eye at the plate. 

[Stormin]

Who claims Malloy?  Royals, Twins, or Guardians?

[papalawrence]

34 minutes ago, Stormin said:

Who claims Malloy?  Royals, Twins, or Guardians?

I would think Colorado will claim him. If not I don't see him falling past the Twins

[Tenacious D]

Couple of up and coming GOATs at LCA tonight. Skoobs in town to sign a contract?

 

[romad1]

12 minutes ago, Tenacious D said:

Couple of up and coming GOATs at LCA tonight. Skoobs in town to sign a contract?

 

Please let that be true. 

[papalawrence]

Skubal threw t-shirts at LCA today for MSU and then the Pistons. Tomorrow he'll be at the Lions game and the Red Wings. 

[SoCalTiger]

21 minutes ago, papalawrence said:

Skubal threw t-shirts at LCA today for MSU and then the Pistons. Tomorrow he'll be at the Lions game and the Red Wings. 

Boras is working his PR game. Probably wants the Pistons to offer 350 so he can take it to Free agency as a starting bid. I don't trust him.