2017/18 Offseason oultook--Detroit Tigers
Dec 31, 2017 13:02:07 GMT -5
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Post by Colorado Rockies on Dec 31, 2017 13:02:07 GMT -5
Detroit Tigers:
2017 Season Review
Record -- 48-114
Already the second team from the division that gave us the eventual champions--AL Central. The Tigers GM entered the season with a concious decision to build the team with young talent. Within the first 10 picks they drafted Bregman, Berrios, Zimmer, Dom Smith, and Ian Happ. This was in addition to having only 7 picks in the first 10 rounds due to trades. The few veteran players that started the season on the Tigers were quickly traded for prospects with 4 trades in the first 2 months in the season. Then the Tigers GM confused everyone by trading some of their best young talent to acquire Mike Trout.
Off season Outlook
Salary Cap info:
Committed 2018 -- 50.41 (as of 12/31/17)
Remaining -- 114.59
Over half (29.0M) of the committed money this year is going to two players
Team Strengths:
As with most teams in the bottom 10 the strengths are going to be youth and minor league talent (if not then those teams are likely going to have a tough rebuild. The Tigers have a full offensive lineup of players projected to be starters. With good health this will help the Tigers be competitive in many matchups. The Tigers has also acquired a strong minor league system highlighted by players such and Austin Meadows, Nick Gordon, and strong SP prospects.
Team Weakness:
Without a doubt the biggest weakness is MLB SP on the roster. As of now the Tigers only have 2 pitchers that are projected to start the season in an MLB rotation. There is the possibility that one or two of the young pitchers break camp in a rotation but that is not something you want to count on to start a season. While the Tigers have strong SP prospects, for most of them the Tigers will be waiting 2-3 seasons before seeing any contributions to their big league roster. An additional weakness, as is with most rebuilding teams, is a lack of depth. While the Tigers can field a full MLB lineup, if any of those players get injured there is not a replacement to fill the spot.
Off season Outlook:
The Tigers GM has already been busy in altering the lineup this season. The biggest change to the lineup has been moving Trout, Fullmer and Contreras to gather in impressive group of young talent highlighted by adding David Dahl and Renfro to the everyday lineup in a addition to adding several top 100 prospects. I would not expect to see the Tigers very active in FA unless it is to find SP to fill out their staff and to find some depth --of course all young, cheap, or both.
2018 Season Outlook:
It seems obvious that the Tigers GM is not expecting to contend this year and is willing to be patient in waiting for the young players and prospects. If the Tigers make it to the end of May and find themselves hovering around .500 I would not be surprised to see the GM be aggresive in moving some the the younger top prospects for players to help them make a push for the playoffs. But as of now that seems like an unlikely scenario. Unless the SP issues are addressed expect the TIgers to be around .400 or less in winning pct. and fighting for the top draft pick.
2017 Season Review
Record -- 48-114
Already the second team from the division that gave us the eventual champions--AL Central. The Tigers GM entered the season with a concious decision to build the team with young talent. Within the first 10 picks they drafted Bregman, Berrios, Zimmer, Dom Smith, and Ian Happ. This was in addition to having only 7 picks in the first 10 rounds due to trades. The few veteran players that started the season on the Tigers were quickly traded for prospects with 4 trades in the first 2 months in the season. Then the Tigers GM confused everyone by trading some of their best young talent to acquire Mike Trout.
Off season Outlook
Salary Cap info:
Committed 2018 -- 50.41 (as of 12/31/17)
Remaining -- 114.59
Over half (29.0M) of the committed money this year is going to two players
Team Strengths:
As with most teams in the bottom 10 the strengths are going to be youth and minor league talent (if not then those teams are likely going to have a tough rebuild. The Tigers have a full offensive lineup of players projected to be starters. With good health this will help the Tigers be competitive in many matchups. The Tigers has also acquired a strong minor league system highlighted by players such and Austin Meadows, Nick Gordon, and strong SP prospects.
Team Weakness:
Without a doubt the biggest weakness is MLB SP on the roster. As of now the Tigers only have 2 pitchers that are projected to start the season in an MLB rotation. There is the possibility that one or two of the young pitchers break camp in a rotation but that is not something you want to count on to start a season. While the Tigers have strong SP prospects, for most of them the Tigers will be waiting 2-3 seasons before seeing any contributions to their big league roster. An additional weakness, as is with most rebuilding teams, is a lack of depth. While the Tigers can field a full MLB lineup, if any of those players get injured there is not a replacement to fill the spot.
Off season Outlook:
The Tigers GM has already been busy in altering the lineup this season. The biggest change to the lineup has been moving Trout, Fullmer and Contreras to gather in impressive group of young talent highlighted by adding David Dahl and Renfro to the everyday lineup in a addition to adding several top 100 prospects. I would not expect to see the Tigers very active in FA unless it is to find SP to fill out their staff and to find some depth --of course all young, cheap, or both.
2018 Season Outlook:
It seems obvious that the Tigers GM is not expecting to contend this year and is willing to be patient in waiting for the young players and prospects. If the Tigers make it to the end of May and find themselves hovering around .500 I would not be surprised to see the GM be aggresive in moving some the the younger top prospects for players to help them make a push for the playoffs. But as of now that seems like an unlikely scenario. Unless the SP issues are addressed expect the TIgers to be around .400 or less in winning pct. and fighting for the top draft pick.