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Tigers Phan
No reason to be interested in Joba, DD.
bobbleheadguru
1. Will Scherzer’s pricetag drop enough for the Tigers to bite? Maybe…
All the way down to the level they already offered? Probably not…
But perhaps a “save face” +5% (v. last year’s offer) with a vesting if “top 5 in Cy Young” bonus like Verlander got.
2. No harm in signing Chamberlain to a small deal. He pitched well for a 1/2 season. He would just not be the 8th inning guy anymore.
tune-in for baseball
If his pricetag drops below 6/150 or 7/175, I would rather get Price signed for that money. Can’t afford both and Price is the better option (Lefty,younger,better delivery, goes deeper into games, etc.) You also get the extra draft pick for Max’s QO. Give Porcello a 6/108+ deal and the SP is set for several years.
bobbleheadguru
I agree with you. I am a bit surprised that they do not try to sign Price now. There is “ego value” in being the first choice (over Scherzer) I would think for Price.
WLS
Raul Ibanez should not be able to coach until he kicks his chewing habit. Its disgusting and a bad image to children. In my opinion.
Kirk Edward Gerwin
While you’re entitled to your opinion, he’s entitled to his life. Professional athletes should not be viewed as role models and expecting them to be is just bad parenting. In my opinion
Brian Lynch
Chris Sale is in his prime right now because arm problems won’t be too far down the road with his violent delivery.
tune-in for baseball
If anyone believes Dombrowski plans on Rondon being a force in the bullpen before July and “feels comfortable” with the Tigers relief situation then I will scan the sky for pigs flying. DD is like a duck on water slowing gliding along while he is kicking like crazy. He better get at least 1 solid Lefty from outside the organization and should get another Right Handed RP. I do believe V Mart is priority #1 and nothing happens till his future is decided.
bobbleheadguru
Dombrowski has a full 8 months to figure out the bullpen. He believes the Tigers can be in the hunt, regardless of their bullpen, at the All Star Break. There is a lot of time to figure out bullpen without being trigger happy now.
It looks like they will not overpay for Miller. But let us see what happens.
stymeedone
Still, it would be a nice change if the bull pen had some depth from the start. The Twins are the only team in the division that is guaranteed to not be in the hunt next year. Too many games may be lost in the late innings (like last year) before they figure it out.