Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
***Officialish Detroit Tigers Thread*** (3 Viewers)
- Thread starter Doctor Detroit
- Start date
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Because Victor Martinez is a switch hitter and exponentially better? Plus Martinez wants to catch, I'm guessing he'll catch if he comes.
whoknew
Footballguy
I guess I assumed VMartinez would be a DH. If that were the case, he's clearly not exponentially better. Just a little better.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
Last I heard he would do both from the #5 spot in the batting order, depending on whether AA would be catching that day. Someone else would DH the days VM would be catching.
Last edited by a moderator:
whoknew
Footballguy
3 years/$16.5MM
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Sweet.
Great 8th inning guy who can also close. With him, Perry and Valverde at the back end Tigers have one of the better end units in the game.
whoknew
Footballguy
Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please, Please:
Adam Dunn is moving closer to a deal, maybe with the Tigers, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. SI's Jon Heyman tweets that Dunn and the Tigers are in serious talks. The powerful left-handed slugger is known to be among Detroit's targets. He could fit as their regular left fielder, perhaps getting the occasional start at DH or first base. The Tigers have been aggressive so far this offseason, and to secure Dunn this early they'd probably have to guarantee four years.
Adam Dunn is moving closer to a deal, maybe with the Tigers, tweets Joel Sherman of the New York Post. SI's Jon Heyman tweets that Dunn and the Tigers are in serious talks. The powerful left-handed slugger is known to be among Detroit's targets. He could fit as their regular left fielder, perhaps getting the occasional start at DH or first base. The Tigers have been aggressive so far this offseason, and to secure Dunn this early they'd probably have to guarantee four years.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Maybe with White Sux
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
no JJ Putz from Trenton?Sweet.Great 8th inning guy who can also close. With him, Perry and Valverde at the back end Tigers have one of the better end units in the game.
igbomb
Footballguy
He is a terrible defender, strikes out a ton, and his power game may not be suited to Comerica. I would much, much, much rather they sign Werth. But I guess Dunn would be my third choice outfielder.
igbomb
Footballguy
Then again, if they sign Dunn to DH and then Werth to play outfield, I'll be over the moon. Hell, even if they sign Maggs to play outfield I'll be ecstatic. I just cringe when I think of Dunn roaming the expanses of Comerica.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Doesnt this pretty much guarantee that Dave D is going to sign him then???
skillz
Footballguy
They stick Raburn out there already. It can't be any worse and he has a MUCH better bat.
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
I'd think the owner would be thinking the same thing at this late stage of his life. He has the Stanley cups, a WS ring would be the final piece when you consider he once played baseball for this organization.
Last edited by a moderator:
MAC_32
Footballguy
If Illitch is just opening up his pocket books, fine, I guess but if there is any sort of budget this year (yes, I know how much $ is coming off the books) this is a really dumb deal. I like Benoit and it's great seeing him pitch healthy again like he was showing signs of 3 years ago but like Valverde last year that $ needs to be spent on the offense.Sweet.
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
That is reasonable money. I'd like to know what massive upgrade on offense they would make for $16.5 for 3 years. Perhalta and Inge got $11.25 for two years. Be patient... the big bat is coming, DD knows he can't walk away without one this off-season and there is a lot out there.If Illitch is just opening up his pocket books, fine, I guess but if there is any sort of budget this year (yes, I know how much $ is coming off the books) this is a really dumb deal. I like Benoit and it's great seeing him pitch healthy again like he was showing signs of 3 years ago but like Valverde last year that $ needs to be spent on the offense.Sweet.Great 8th inning guy who can also close. With him, Perry and Valverde at the back end Tigers have one of the better end units in the game.
igbomb
Footballguy
This would make my day.
Report: The Tigers are close to signing Victor Martinez
A report from Ignacio Serrano of ESPN Deportes has the Tigers on the verge of signing Victor Martinez for four-years, $50 million. Serrano says that it’s all but done and is pending a physical.
I’ve yet to see anyone else report this yet, but we’ll obviously update it when anything new comes in.
(link and translation via Bless You Boys)
Report: The Tigers are close to signing Victor Martinez
A report from Ignacio Serrano of ESPN Deportes has the Tigers on the verge of signing Victor Martinez for four-years, $50 million. Serrano says that it’s all but done and is pending a physical.
I’ve yet to see anyone else report this yet, but we’ll obviously update it when anything new comes in.
(link and translation via Bless You Boys)
igbomb
Footballguy
Ken Rosenthal has confirmed. Speculation is also that if Martinez is signed, the Tigers will immediately remove themselves from the Adam Dunn bidding.
whoknew
Footballguy
That sucks. Not the Martinez signing - that is good.But no Dunn. They still need another bat - be it Magglio or Werth or ... ADAM FREAKIN' DUNN!
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
I think I wanted Werth more than Martinez, but I've always been a big VMart fan. I think they'll use him at catcher at least some, especially when facing LHP and he's a perfect #3 hitter as he works walks, doesn't strike out a lot and switch hits. He has more slugging power as a RHB but his splits are pretty close over his career.
LHB: 298/363/462
RHB: 302/379/482
He also has a career .922 OPS when the game is late and close, which is nice. He's not that great of a catcher, but he's serviceable there and to get the most out of the contract I think he has to play there.
Rumors saying he turned down a bigger deal from the White Sux, not sure if I believe that but maybe the Sux told him he wasn't gonna catch there.
LHB: 298/363/462
RHB: 302/379/482
He also has a career .922 OPS when the game is late and close, which is nice. He's not that great of a catcher, but he's serviceable there and to get the most out of the contract I think he has to play there.
Rumors saying he turned down a bigger deal from the White Sux, not sure if I believe that but maybe the Sux told him he wasn't gonna catch there.
igbomb
Footballguy
There is certainly no reason they still won't chase Werth. I think Dunn is the only guy ruled out after this signing.
whoknew
Footballguy
igbomb
Footballguy
Would you rather they sign Dunn over Werth?I agree and that makes me
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
How about Maggs in the 3 hole & VMart #5?
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
How about VMart 3rd and Werth 5th?
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
sweet!
So no chance at Carl Crawford?
So no chance at Carl Crawford?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
That would be werth a try.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I like Cabby in the 3 hole. Would get him 30-40 more ABs.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.
Red Sux, White Sux and Orioles all wanted VMart. It's not like we are grasping at straws here.
Premier
Footballguy
Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.Red Sux, White Sux and Orioles all wanted VMart. It's not like we are grasping at straws here.
And you can laugh at the Rays payroll all you want, but I'll take their last 3 years, and their next 3 over Detroit.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Oh, I see what you did there, you read a Keith Law article about baseball.Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.Red Sux, White Sux and Orioles all wanted VMart. It's not like we are grasping at straws here.
The owner decided he wanted to overpay Benoit, nothing I can do about that. He's a guy I think works for the team and it's not my money.
Last edited by a moderator:
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
Oh, I see what you did there, you read a Keith Law article about baseball.Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.Red Sux, White Sux and Orioles all wanted VMart. It's not like we are grasping at straws here.
And you can laugh at the Rays payroll all you want, but I'll take their last 3 years, and their next 3 over Detroit.
igbomb
Footballguy
Go pee in another thread. I kind of like the Rays but you're doing a pretty good job of ruining that.Premier said:Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck. :XAnd you can laugh at the Rays payroll all you want, but I'll take their last 3 years, and their next 3 over Detroit.Doctor Detroit said:A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.Red Sux, White Sux and Orioles all wanted VMart. It's not like we are grasping at straws here.
Premier
Footballguy
By saying these may not be great signings? Jesus Christ you all are like a bunch of high school girls who get upset when somebody says the Backstreet Boys aren't the Beatles.I have nothing against the Tigers at all. Where should I talk about their signings at? The Blue Jays thread? Or should everybody just say that all their signings are super-duper-great before we post?Go pee in another thread. I kind of like the Rays but you're doing a pretty good job of ruining that.Premier said:Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.Doctor Detroit said:A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.
Premier
Footballguy
I didn't need to read Keith Law to understand giving a guy a 3-year contract who has a bad shoulder and who has pitched 100 total innings since 2007 might be a bad idea. But don't mind me. Get your pom-poms out.Oh, I see what you did there, you read a Keith Law article about baseball.Premier said:Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.Doctor Detroit said:A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
So now you're a doctor, too? Awesome, so let's review:Cappy can read a Keith Law articleHe's a doctorBenoit is a terrible signingI didn't need to read Keith Law to understand giving a guy a 3-year contract who has a bad shoulder and who has pitched 100 total innings since 2007 might be a bad idea. But don't mind me. Get your pom-poms out.Oh, I see what you did there, you read a Keith Law article about baseball.Premier said:Keith Law called that Benoit deal "horrid" and said it was one of te worst free-agent signings in years. He also said that he thought teams had learned to stop making these mistakes, but apparently not. Last I checked, Keith Law is not a Rays fan. I don't know when you decided to become SuperHomerMan, but not every deal your team makes is a grand slam. And I even accounted for the fact they may work out in 2011. But every team had a budget, and if you don't think these two eating up $15 million plus of your 2013 payroll is going to be ugly, then good luck.Doctor Detroit said:A five million dollar a year contract for a reliever may not be something Tampa does, but that's because Tampa can't do it. That would be 1/3 of their payroll.
Can you post a Bleacher Report article here next? TIA.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
I'd like to be the guy who tried the female cheerleaders out. Seriously, is there such a position?Are you on top of the pyramid, or are you one of the big girls who flips the chicks in the air?Doctor Detroit said:So now you're a doctor, too? Awesome, so let's review:Cappy can read a Keith Law articleHe's a doctorBenoit is a terrible signingPremier said:
Premier
Footballguy
Yes. Quarterback.I'd like to be the guy who tried the female cheerleaders out. Seriously, is there such a position?Are you on top of the pyramid, or are you one of the big girls who flips the chicks in the air?Doctor Detroit said:So now you're a doctor, too? Awesome, so let's review:Cappy can read a Keith Law articleHe's a doctorBenoit is a terrible signingPremier said:
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
touchéYes. Quarterback.I'd like to be the guy who tried the female cheerleaders out. Seriously, is there such a position?Are you on top of the pyramid, or are you one of the big girls who flips the chicks in the air?Doctor Detroit said:So now you're a doctor, too? Awesome, so let's review:Cappy can read a Keith Law articleHe's a doctorBenoit is a terrible signingPremier said:
Premier
Footballguy
A few years ago, my sisters (now ex) boyfriend was one of the guys who served as "judge" for the Buccaneers cheerleader tryout. There was nothing about him that said he should get such an assignment. Worked at Raymond James financial, ordinary guy all-around. Think he knew somebody in the organization and dumb-lucked his way into it. Said it was without a doubt the greatest day of his life. Nothing but unbelievably hot chicks in their underwear dancing around and trying to get him to like them enough to give them a high score.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
lol, that's good stuff.When I worked for FSN they would always stuff us in this waiting area in the Palace and the Pistonettes or whatever they were called were always back there. They would be stretching, throwing their pom poms around and generally being great whores. After the Malice at the Palace I was there for every game for like a month, and actually ended up getting to know a few of them after work. They made $75 a game, and weren't allowed to talk or associate with the players at all. Preggo cheerleaders=bad business model. At least the NFL cheerleaders get calendars, Pistonettes get to be in the background of Anderson window commercials.
MAC_32
Footballguy
Yes, Guillen's contract and spot on the roster is great.Glad to see there won't be a Dunn, still should swing for Werth. Really like the V Mart signing and contract, big step up from that Benoit head scratcher.
Greco
Footballguy
the moops
Footballguy
Not sure why there is such little love for Dunn. Yes, he is a horrid fielder. So isn't V-Mart. But Dunn is about as consistent a hitter you will find. He will play in 160 games, and will strikeout out 200 times, but he will have an OBP right at the .380 mark and will hit 40 homeruns and drive in a 100 runs.
Similar threads
