The Detroit Tigers have their shortstop of the future. Among the five top-tier shortstops on the free-agent market, it’s not fan-favorite Carlos Correa, nor is it Corey Seager, Marcus Semien or Trevor Story. Two hours into Tuesday, as most of the Tigers fan base slept, general manager Al Avila struck an agreement with Javier Baez on a
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The Tigers announced Tuesday that they will not tender a contract to left-hander Matthew Boyd, immediately making him a free agent. Boyd, 30, pitched just eight innings after June 14 this season due to a pair of forearm injuries, ultimately leading to flexor tendon surgery in late September. He’d been projected by MLBTR contributor Matt
Detroit — Emotions were mixed, certainly. But true to the character he exhibited through seven seasons here, some of them excruciatingly challenging, Matthew Boyd was positive and upbeat Tuesday night after the Tigers officially announced they would not be tendering him a contract for 2022. “I just wanted so badly to be on a championship
The deadline to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players has come and gone. The Tigers’ decision to non-tender Matthew Boyd — more on that here — represents the most prominent name cast into free agency tonight, but here’s a quick rundown of the rest of the non-tenders in the American League. Note that MLBTR’s Anthony Franco
Detroit — The Tigers on Tuesday night tendered contracts to eight players who are eligible for salary arbitration. Those players are pitchers Michael Fulmer, Joe Jimenez, Jose Cisnero and Spencer Turnbull, infielders Jeimer Candelario and Harold Castro, outfielder Victor Reyes and catcher Dustin Garneau. The one player who was not tendered, as reported on Sunday night,
The Detroit Tigers tendered contracts to eight eligible players for 2022: Jeimer Candelario, Michael Fulmer, Jose Cisnero, Joe Jimenez, Spencer Turnbull, Dustin Garneau, Harold Castro and Victor Reyes. The only non-tendered player: left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd, who officially became a free agent at Tuesday’s 8 p.m. tender deadline. WINDSOR: Tigers fans need to stop and breathe. Carlos Correa
The Detroit Tigers are set to sign shortstop Javier Baez to a six-year, $140 million contract. To which I humbly say: Stop. Take a breath. Try not to assume this is the last move the franchise will ever make. Then remember that the team’s designated hitter and occasional first baseman used to be the best hitter in
Detroit — The Tigers weren’t kidding when they said they’d be aggressive this offseason. They also weren’t kidding when Al Avila said he would avoid the “drunken sailor” approach to spending. The sobering reality for some is, the Tigers didn’t land the biggest free-agent shortstop prize. The important reality is, they got much, much better for
The Detroit Tigers needed to answer a question. Would the franchise spend a lot — at least $340 million over at least 10 years — for two-time All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa, or would they pick a lesser commitment — six years, $140 million — for two-time All-Star shortstop Javier Baez? Either would make the team better and give the
Javier Baez is the type of player who endears himself to fan bases and ruffles the feathers of rivals. He plays hard, he saves his pitcher runs with his defense, he creates runs his base-running and is always ready to defend his teammates — from the opposition and from fans. Then again, some dislike his penchant for
The Detroit Tigers have signed former Chicago Cubs and New York Mets infielder Javy Baez, who is expected to play shortstop in MoTown. Baez slid all over the infield in Queens, in part because the Mets already had a high-caliber shortstop in $300 million man Francisco Lindor.
Yes, I know. You wanted Carlos Correa. He was the home run free agent shortstop in the eyes of many Detroit Tigers fans. But Javier Báez is not a strikeout, even though he’ll do that plenty. The Tigers have agreed to sign Baez to a six-year, $140-million contract, a move that makes sense on several
It was the season of the underdog prospect in the Arizona Fall League, starting with MVP Nelson Velazquez (Cubs) and Pitcher of the Year Owen White (Rangers). They rank 29th and 28th on MLB Pipeline’s organization Top 30 lists. Co-Hitter of the Year Juan Yepez (Cardinals, No. 26) and Breakout Player of the Year Elijah
Detroit Tigers fans are torn. They’re mostly happy about the offseason so far, don’t get me wrong, but some of them wanted different news than they got Tuesday. If you don’t follow our Evan Petzold, you may have missed the Tigers will sign All-Star shortstop Javier Baez. The deal is for six years and $140 million — fewer years
Detroit — Here’s the first thing shortstop Javier Baez brings to the table — stability at what has been for years a fatally unstable defensive position in Detroit. The Tigers, according to Sports Info Solutions, have had the fewest defensive runs saved in Major League Baseball since 2016. Their combined minus-352 is by far the
Detroit – According to a report by MLB Network, the Tigers are nearing an agreement on a six-year, $140 million deal with free agent shortstop Javier Baez. The news broke in the wee hours Tuesday morning and has not been confirmed by the club. Baez, entering his age-29 season, hit 31 home runs and knocked in
The Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement on a six-year, $140 million contract with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, a source with knowledge of the situation told the Free Press on Tuesday morning. He has an opt-out in his contract. The Tigers have now acquired three key pieces this offseason, giving the team a better chance of making the
Detroit – According to a report by MLB Network, the Tigers are nearing a six-year agreement with free agent shortstop Javier Baez. The news broke in the wee hours Tuesday morning and has not been confirmed by the club. Baez, entering his age-29 season, hit 31 home runs and knocked in 87 runs with an
The Tigers are closing in on a multi-year agreement with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, reports MLB.com’s Jon Morosi (Twitter links). The Wasserman client is expected to sign for a six-year term if the contract indeed crosses the finish line, Morosi adds. Shortstop has been a glaring need for the Tigers since the onset of free agency,
The Detroit Tigers appear to have found their new shortstop. But it’s not the man many hoped for. MLB Network/Fox Sports reporter and Free Press alum Jon Paul Morosi reported early Tuesday morning that the Tigers are close to signing shortstop Javier Baez to a six-year deal. Baez, who will turn 29 on Wednesday, is