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johnsilver
I think Dotel will be the best/most unheralded signing by this team. 3.5m was probably an overpay and you don’t want to bring him into an inning with runners on base already, but into a “clean” inning, but this 39YO has been one of the most consistent middle inning relievers for 15 seasons and that is rare. Something that is not seen and give Detroit credit for getting a middle guy with a track record over someone with 1-2 years of relief history.
Running Scared
to be honest Im surprised he wasn’t a tiger years ago. Seems to be the type of guy we have always had in BP.
Hoosierdaddy92
My main concern is that Dombrowski didn’t address their lack of a leadoff hitter. Austin Jackson, with his extreme propensity to strikeout, is not the long-term answer. I’m not saying I wanted Jose Reyes, but I am sure Dombrowski could have gotten more creative.
I am not nearly as worried about the lack of a fifth starter as everyone else seems to be. The fact of the matter is that with the four right-handers they have solidified in the rotation, the Tigers need a lefty in the fifth spot, and 3 of their top 10 prospects happen to be LH starters in Drew Smyly, Casey Crosby, and Andy Oliver. I am sure the Tigers are equally confident that they can find a 5th starter in at least one of these 3. Not mention, they have a top 50 RH pitching prospect in Jacob Turner if need be.
The move to 3b for Cabrera is also overdramatized. He is eager to prove the doubters wrong and through hard-work, he will be an average fielder. The offensive of gain of Cabrera plus Fielder far outweighs the defensive cost.
I do think that they need to address the middle of the infield defense however. It might have been a good idea to sell high on Jhonny Peralta after a career year and focus on defense up the middle and at SS. I think the Braves would have been an excellent trade target for them. A deal of Peralta + Raburn and cash to cover salary differences for Prado to play 2b might have made sense for both squads.
The Dotel signing was a very smart baseball move, even if it was a bit overpriced.
Overall, I love the Tigers offseason and can’t complain about the moves they made. Looking forward to another great season of Tiger baseball.
Mudhens
I agree that AJax is not the answer now at the lead-off spot. In a year or two, perhaps, but for now he needs to be 7 or 8. Lets see how the final rosters shakedown and see if DD finds anybody worth picking up.
Mudhens
The Notable Losses section for the Tigers should probably be re-labeled to “Guys that are finally not Tigers any longer!”
NickinIthaca
That doesnt kick in till Inge leaves…