Big offseason so far in Motown, as the Tigers parted with superstar Giancarlo "Don't Call Me Mike, Hamlin" Stanton. We have also made a few smaller deals attempting to tweak the MLB product and improve the farm system. A couple guys still available as Spring Training arrives:
Freddie Freeman/Paul Goldschmidt
It's tough to say which I would "prefer" to trade, but either could be available. Or, neither could be dealt. I'm happy with them as my 3/4 in the lineup for 2018. If they are moved, I would be looking for young SP, 3B or LF, primarily.
Shin-Soo Choo/Hanley Ramirez
Collectively, they make a decent DH platoon. Individually, they are veteran bats who can hit and take walks. Open to dealing either. One of them will be on my bench to start the year. Choo (.353) wins OBP between the two, but Hanley gets HR (20). Either would make a helpful DH or 1B. Would move either for prospects or toward the above-stated goal.
Jason Castro/Matt Wieters
Castro is the framer extraordinaire. The bat isn't that special. ZiPS likes Wieters' bat a little more than expected, but in either case, these aren't superstars. Both are low-end starters/very good backups. Would move either for prospects or toward the above-stated goal.
Kelvin Herrera
Herrera is a year removed from a top 15 RP ERA+ projection. Available for prospects or part of a larger deal.
Prospects
Open to moving certain guys toward the SP/3B/LF goal.
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\Tigers wrote:Bump. Still have a surplus of 1B (though Freeman now with a 3B projection), DH/veteran types and could move a catcher. Bored and looking for some trade talk. Also would be interested in grabbing another starting pitcher.
Looks like we are going to get to see Freeman at 3B with Turner out 6-8 weeks.
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Or Travis Shaw, since he's a 3B.Angels wrote:\Tigers wrote:Bump. Still have a surplus of 1B (though Freeman now with a 3B projection), DH/veteran types and could move a catcher. Bored and looking for some trade talk. Also would be interested in grabbing another starting pitcher.
Looks like we are going to get to see Freeman at 3B with Turner out 6-8 weeks.
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Boo, no fun!Tigers wrote:Or Travis Shaw, since he's a 3B.Angels wrote:\Tigers wrote:Bump. Still have a surplus of 1B (though Freeman now with a 3B projection), DH/veteran types and could move a catcher. Bored and looking for some trade talk. Also would be interested in grabbing another starting pitcher.
Looks like we are going to get to see Freeman at 3B with Turner out 6-8 weeks.
"My shit doesn't work in the playoffs. My job is to get us to the playoffs. What happens after that is fucking luck."
LAA 11 - 15 331W - 479L
LAA 16 - 20 477W - 333L 17-20 ALW
OAK 21 - 22 214W - 110L 21-22 ALW
LAA 11 - 15 331W - 479L
LAA 16 - 20 477W - 333L 17-20 ALW
OAK 21 - 22 214W - 110L 21-22 ALW