Tigers Block
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 11:30 pm
Having an unfortunate and disappointing (on several levels) postseason experience, the Tigers are now in the offseason. We are ready for offseason trading to begin.
On the block for 2018/19:
Freddie Freeman: Another year, another elite season for Freeman. He just turned 29, so he's just entering his prime. This year, he hit a stout .309/.388/.505 with 23 HR 98 RBI 93 R 10 SB. 18.7 K% vs. 10.7 BB%.
Shin-Soo Choo: The guy just keeps hitting and taking walks. An All-Star season in 2018, Choo slashed .264/.377/.434 with 21 HR 62 RBI 83 R and 6 SB. Texas used him well at the top of the order. Could be a solid #2 hitter to get on base and drive in some runs.
Jhoulys Chacin: Another guy who has been consistently solid the last few years. He's improved from 1.7 fwar in 2016 to 2.4 in 2017 to 2.6 in 2018. He has improved on his K rate and lowered his BB rate since his 4-win 2013 season in Colorado. He was a quiet 15-8 with Milwaukee this year with a 3.50 ERA. He would make for a solid #3 starter and will be useful if I keep him, but I'd move him under the right circumstances.
Kevin Pillar: If you want consistency, look no further. He's an easy 2-win player who will get you elite CF defense. Also just 29, he had 15 HR and 13 SB in 2018, so he contributes with the bat on top of running down everything in the outfield.
Bullpen: As with my relief pitchers, they are inconsistent. I've got a group of talented arms who had varying success in 2018. Wade Davis led the NL with 43 saves. Andrew Miller was off and on the DL. Justin Wilson, Brett Cecil, Chris Devenski, Greg Holland, etc. were up and down. I would deal a couple arms.
Others available upon request.
Needs:
LF upgrade. Don't need an all star, but a useful hitter with some glove works. Would take an all star, to be clear.
3B or C upgrade. There are only so many catching options, so this seems unlikely. 3B might have more options, but I also think Shaw will be fine.
Young SP. I'll never turn down discussing young starting pitching. Would like to add either a good sim arm for 2018 or a good arm that's close.
On the block for 2018/19:
Freddie Freeman: Another year, another elite season for Freeman. He just turned 29, so he's just entering his prime. This year, he hit a stout .309/.388/.505 with 23 HR 98 RBI 93 R 10 SB. 18.7 K% vs. 10.7 BB%.
Shin-Soo Choo: The guy just keeps hitting and taking walks. An All-Star season in 2018, Choo slashed .264/.377/.434 with 21 HR 62 RBI 83 R and 6 SB. Texas used him well at the top of the order. Could be a solid #2 hitter to get on base and drive in some runs.
Jhoulys Chacin: Another guy who has been consistently solid the last few years. He's improved from 1.7 fwar in 2016 to 2.4 in 2017 to 2.6 in 2018. He has improved on his K rate and lowered his BB rate since his 4-win 2013 season in Colorado. He was a quiet 15-8 with Milwaukee this year with a 3.50 ERA. He would make for a solid #3 starter and will be useful if I keep him, but I'd move him under the right circumstances.
Kevin Pillar: If you want consistency, look no further. He's an easy 2-win player who will get you elite CF defense. Also just 29, he had 15 HR and 13 SB in 2018, so he contributes with the bat on top of running down everything in the outfield.
Bullpen: As with my relief pitchers, they are inconsistent. I've got a group of talented arms who had varying success in 2018. Wade Davis led the NL with 43 saves. Andrew Miller was off and on the DL. Justin Wilson, Brett Cecil, Chris Devenski, Greg Holland, etc. were up and down. I would deal a couple arms.
Others available upon request.
Needs:
LF upgrade. Don't need an all star, but a useful hitter with some glove works. Would take an all star, to be clear.
3B or C upgrade. There are only so many catching options, so this seems unlikely. 3B might have more options, but I also think Shaw will be fine.
Young SP. I'll never turn down discussing young starting pitching. Would like to add either a good sim arm for 2018 or a good arm that's close.
