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Tigers Sign Gordon Beckham

By Jeff Todd | January 22, 2019 at 2:36pm CDT

In announcing their non-roster invitees, the Tigers revealed that they have signed veteran infielder Gordon Beckham. Clearly, he’ll be on hand in camp this spring. Fancred’s Jon Heyman tweets that Beckham’s contract comes with a $700K base salary if he makes the big league roster.

Beckham will be looking to win a job as a bench piece in Detroit. While the club has little reason to utilize veterans in a manner that would block younger talent, it surely also wants to install some respected players and maintain a certain standard during another transition year. If he can’t crack the roster, Beckham would potentially represent worthwhile depth at Triple-A.

The opportunities have been sporadic of late for Beckham, who was once a regular with the White Sox. Still, he has appeared in every one of the past ten MLB seasons, compiling a cumulative .239/.302/.366 slash in 3542 plate appearances. Beckham, who’s an option at second and third base, did post a strong .302/.400/.458 batting line last year at Triple-A while drawing more walks (57) than strikeouts (52) in his 425 trips to the plate.

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  1. Syndergaarden Cop

    4 years ago

    Non-roster or not, Tigers continue to be a joke

    Reply
    • tharrie0820

      4 years ago

      You say that almost like not every team signs minor league caliber players to minor league contracts

      Reply
    • ifonlydetroitcoulddraft

      4 years ago

      They are a joke bc they are rebuilding and taking fliers on rebound candidates? Worked out pretty well for them last year with Fiers and Martin. Farm system is near top 10

      Reply
      • c03bra

        4 years ago

        Last years trades did very little to stock the farm. The Twins got more out of Lance freakin Lynn than we did for Friers who had an extra year of control of the team liked him. Avila couldn’t give away Liriano who had a good 1st half. Martin got us a defensive SS with a light bat…we’ll see.

        So far I’m not optimistic on the signings in 2019.

        Reply
        • James97M

          4 years ago

          They don’t care about winning this year. Just another year of development and getting good draft picks

        • ifonlydetroitcoulddraft

          4 years ago

          I agree that Avila seems overmatched in trade negotiations. Definitely not DD when it comes to closing a deal. However, Castro for Martin was a W.

    • cubsfan2489

      4 years ago

      Syndergarden, clearly you don’t realize They’re following the standard rebuild blueprint.

      Reply
  2. Senioreditor

    4 years ago

    I’m surprised he’s even getting another opportunity after the past 3 seasons.

    Reply
    • Saint Chris

      4 years ago

      After the last 3 seasons? Dude did rake to the tune of .302/.400/.858 in AAA last year. On a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training this is a good, zero risk deal for the Tigers. It’s not like they made the deal with the intention of having him get 600 PA’s and hit 4th for the major league club.

      Reply
      • Stoned Prophet

        4 years ago

        A former 1st rounder is expected to have a AAA slashline like that. I don’t see how that’s an indicator he’ll be successful at the Major League level.

        Reply
      • Ejemp2006

        4 years ago

        We like producers at AAA too! Guys coming up, play for wins in minors too! Develop baseball champions, compete at all level.
        Beckham big hits in minors? Proof he stay hungry even when riding bus and playing in towns, not cities? Sign him, and smile for the contributions.

        Reply
    • GoSoxGo

      4 years ago

      I hope this works out for him. I enjoyed watching him play for the Sox for several years. Good luck, Gordon.

      Reply
  3. kyleschwarbersmom

    4 years ago

    Way to upstage the HOF announcement, Gordone!

    Reply
    • pub60

      4 years ago

      Thanks. Just shot beer out my nose

      Reply
    • dugdog83

      4 years ago

      Haha good one

      Reply
  4. harmoney101575

    4 years ago

    Markakis has more 7 less RBIs than Harper last season…. He also had 10 more doubles and batted 50 points higher… I will take his salary and be happy to welcome him home

    Reply
    • Cam

      4 years ago

      Wrong thread buddy.

      Reply
    • ScottRC

      4 years ago

      He’s also 9 years older

      Reply
  5. 68tigers84

    4 years ago

    Can’t argue with his 2018 minor stats. At 32 plus, perhaps he figured out somethings.

    Reply
  6. lefty58

    4 years ago

    The White Sox destroyed this guy by bringing him up way too fast, a pattern that has hurt the franchise for decades. He once had a chance of being a decent player, but was never given the tools to transition.

    Reply
    • AaronSapoznik

      4 years ago

      Since you’re speaking in terms of decades, the White Sox also had advanced college bats like Frank Thomas and Robin Ventura on a fast track to their White Sox debuts. Those decisions played out just fine. More recently from the pitching side, Chris Sale was promoted to the White Sox bullpen in the same year in which he was drafted. That hardly had a negative impact on his MLB career either. Perhaps Gordon Beckham just lacked the talent to become a great MLB player rather than just a serviceable one.

      Reply
    • msqboxer

      4 years ago

      What? They gave him 400+ ABs from his age 22-27 seasons and he hit .242 with an OBP .300. I’d call that an opportunity. What other players have they brought up too young and destroyed?

      Reply
      • canocorn

        4 years ago

        Lefty; Wonder if Gordy would agree.

        Reply
  7. warwhatisitgoodfor

    4 years ago

    I am giving up my mariners season tickets after this move. Unbelievable

    Reply
  8. hoosierdaddy

    4 years ago

    Gordon Beckham is a mystery. During his rookie year he looked like future all-star and a starter at 2nd base for years to come. Then his offense faded away and the White Sox slowly realized that it wasn’t temporary, so they gave up on him. Great glove man, but his bat just never came back after a promising beginning.

    Reply
    • AaronSapoznik

      4 years ago

      Gordon Beckham actually debuted at 3B for the White Sox due to a need at the time. He was later shifted to 2B as their regular for a while before getting additional time at the hot corner near the end of his White Sox career in a platoon with Conor Gillaspie. Beckham was actually drafted out of college as a SS but played much fewer games at that position as a pro in comparison to 2B and 3B.

      Reply
      • Los Calcetines Rojos

        4 years ago

        I moved to Chicago right around the time Beckham was drafted and I have to admit I’m sad he never did anything great, Sox fans went NUTS when he had that torrid start to his career

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        • 68tigers84

          4 years ago

          He was 5th place for rookie of the year in 2009. Tore the cover off the ball that season. I thought he was injured for a bit, never the same.

        • canocorn

          4 years ago

          Was initially called the future face of the franchise. Tough to live up to. Maybe he pressed too hard. It’s a fine line between trying too hard and relaxing one’s drive too much.

        • Losbravos69

          4 years ago

          Reminds me a lot of Dansby Swanson sadly :/. Hopefully he can show more potential

        • BobSacamano

          4 years ago

          Or just the fact that it’s an incredible challenging & competitive sport.

  9. stymeedone

    4 years ago

    At least the Mud Hens will be playing for a championship.

    Reply
  10. Bill Smith

    4 years ago

    Gordon BeckhAAAm.

    Reply
    • slowcurve

      4 years ago

      okay, you win

      Reply
  11. johnnyringofwc

    4 years ago

    He had more walks than strikeouts in the minors last year. Probably a case of a guy that finally figured things out, but hasn’t had an opportunity since.

    Reply
  12. bobtillman

    4 years ago

    Hey, he still made that unbelievable catch against the Cowboys……..OBJ! Wrong guy…….

    Reply
    • 68tigers84

      4 years ago

      Yea, get with the program. We are talking Beckham the soccer player

      Reply
  13. Gumby82

    4 years ago

    He’s no David, but I’ll be gosh darned if he can’t bend it

    Reply
    • Losbravos69

      4 years ago

      This guy! ^^^^^ lmao

      Reply
  14. duse

    4 years ago

    Indians lose Cody Allen; Tigers get Beckham. TIGERS WIN CENTRAL!

    Reply
    • 68tigers84

      4 years ago

      Tigers have talent, Candelaria, Jacoby can run in center. Goodrum hard worker can rake. Stewart at the door. Nick steady at the plate. Machado or Harper would help!

      Reply
  15. 68tigers84

    4 years ago

    Many players start fast then stumble. Tigers rule 5 pick Chris Shelton hit 9 hrs in April, stumbled after being traded. Brennan Boesch, hurt his finger or wrist. N

    Reply
  16. 68tigers84

    4 years ago

    Tigers keep cutting back on salary’s, soon they will be going into the stands. Picking out fans to fill the lineup card.

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