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Tigers have roster decisions to make in the off season
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November 12, 2013
Tigers 40 man roster musings
Who is still on the roster? Some names may be a surprise.
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November 5, 2013
Tigers' Arbitration forecast: Expensive
xThe Tigers have nine players who are eligible for arbitration this off season. Their total pay raises could increase the payroll by up to $ 17 million.
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November 5, 2013
Free agent compensation help the rich get richer
The idea of compensating teams when they lose players to free agency is sold as a way to help smaller market teams. But that's not the real impact of the system
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November 4, 2013
Are the Tigers due for another payroll adjustment?
When the Tigers found themselves with escalating payroll and holes to fill after the 2009 season, they made a big trade to reset the balance sheet. Will they have to do the same again this winter?
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November 3, 2013
Why did the Tigers let Jose Veras go?
Jose Veras made 67 appearances in 2013, with an ERA of 3.02 and a WHIP of 1.07, yet the Tigers let him go for nothing. Why?
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November 2, 2013
Should the Tigers offer Don Kelly a contract?
Don Kelly has been a versatile substitute on the Tiger roster in recent seasons. He is eligible for arbitration for the third time this off season. Should the Tigers offer him a contract?
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November 1, 2013
MLB Off season calendar: Qualifying offers due MON
The Tigers have until 5 pm ET, on Monday to make a qualifying offer of $ 14.1 million for one year to pending free agents Infante, Benoit, Peralta and others. Don't expect any qualifying offers from Detroit.
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October 31, 2013
Ramon Santiago likely done in Detroit.
Ramon Santiago is the longest tenured Tiger on the roster. With younger and cheaper infielders available, his days as a Tiger are probably over.
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October 30, 2013
Five Roster moves the Tigers should make for 2014
With a team that has reached the final four in each of the past three seasons, the Tigers don't need a major overhaul, but here are five roster moves they should make this off season to make another run.
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October 29, 2013
Should the Tigers offer Phil Coke a contract?
Phil Coke has been one of the more popular, yet controversial Tiger players in recent seasons. After going from potential closer to LOOGY to minor leaguer in 2013, the Tigers may not offer him a contract for 2014.
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October 28, 2013
How high can Tigers' payroll go?
Tigers could lose Peralta, Infante, Benoit, and four others to free agency and payroll could still increase without replacing them. If payroll goes much higher, the team could be in danger of paying a luxury tax.
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October 27, 2013
Should the Tigers bring back Brayan Pena?
Brayan Pena did a capable job filling in for Alex Avila in the lineup when needed, but his defense has been questioned. Should the Tigers resign Pena?
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October 26, 2013
Should the Tigers bring back Jhonny Peralta?
Jhonny Peralta was the Tigers' second best hitter despite missing 50 games during the regular season, and was invaluable to the offense in the playoffs. He wants to return, but should the Tigers bring him back in 2014?
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October 25, 2013
How much is Joaquin Benoit worth to the Tigers?
The Tigers finished the 2012 season without a closer. They began the 2013 season without a closer. Joaquin Benoit became a fine closer, but is now a free agent. How much is it worth to bring him back?
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October 24, 2013
Should the Tigers sign or trade Max Scherzer?
Max Scherzer has one year left with the Detroit Tigers before he can become a free agent, unless the club signs him to a long term contract. What should they do?
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October 23, 2013
How much should the Tigers offer Omar Infante?
Retaining Omar Infante should be the Tigers' top off season priority. Here is an analysis of the market for second baseman, and what it's likely to cost to keep Infante in a Tiger uniform.
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October 22, 2013
Prince Fielder won't be traded
While many fans are calling for the Tigers to trade Prince Fielder, the reality is that he won’t be going anywhere soon.
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October 21, 2013
Tigers have roster decisions to make soon
The Tigers have a way of delivering big surprises in the off season. On paper, this figures to be a relatively quiet winter for Detroit. Here’s a likely path through the off season.
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October 20, 2013
Tigers should stay the course during the offseason
The Tigers don't need a major overhaul in order to make another postseason run in 2014.