The Tigers have been quiet so far in free agency, but that might be about to change. While the initial group of free agents didn’t spur Detroit’s front office into action, this week’s group of non-tendered players might.
Free agency has been a mixed bag for the Tigers the last
The Tigers have been quiet so far in free agency, but that might be about to change. While the initial group of free agents didn’t spur Detroit’s front office into action, this week’s group of non-tendered players might.
Free agency has been a mixed bag for the Tigers the last few years, but their success stories have often involved non-tendered players. General manager Al Avila pounced when
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Likewise, the Tigers moved quickly last winter when the Twins non-tendered
With the Tigers again in need of offensive help, this week’s addition of dozens more non-tenders widens Avila’s options. He could be competing with more GMs this time around as teams look for short-term deals, but Detroit can offer more playing time at key positions. Here’s a handful of players whose resumes and ages could fit the Tigers’ needs:
David Dahl, OF
While many of Wednesday’s moves were long-speculated and expected,
Kyle Schwarber, OF
The Tigers have been tied to
Eddie Rosario, OF
The Tigers know plenty about
Tyler Naquin, OF
The Tigers have seen the best and worst from
Tony Wolters, C
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