All Rights Reserved by Baseball Almanac, Inc.Hosted by Hosting 4 Less. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Then, at the worst possible time, Rogers underwent Tommy John surgery. .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ .ebrWqN:-moz-loading{color:#f3f3f3;}/*!sc*/ The Yankees have traded reliever Kyle Farnsworth to the Detroit Tigers for 13-time Gold Glove winner Ivan Rodriguez, one of the top catchers in baseball over the last two decades. .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g122[id="Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0"]{content:"dMKvOx,"}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g158[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Message-sc-d7sh2p-3"]{content:"evwvnJ,"}/*!sc*/ Former Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks has played four games for the Texas Rangers. template{display:none;}/*!sc*/ 2023 Pre-Season Projections Cochrane* 6. The Tigers have been rebuilding for some time, with the nadir coming in a 114-loss season in 2019. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{margin-right:5px;width:10px;height:15px;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ Buster Posey is on the market but is likely to stick around San Francisco for as long as he wants, especially if they exercise his option. .ggWmAj .sticky-header__share{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row-reverse;-ms-flex-direction:row-reverse;flex-direction:row-reverse;grid-column:9 / 13;}/*!sc*/ The Detroit Tigers 2021 season has come to an end with a lot more positives than expected for the fanbase. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail--rounded{background-color:#f7f7f7;margin-top:0;margin-left:0.25rem;height:40px;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;border-radius:50%;}/*!sc*/ Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Detroit Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. .drUhS path{fill:#000000;}/*!sc*/ ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"PhotoPart","caption":null,"contextualCaption":null,"contextualAspectRatio":null,"credit":null,"format":"jpg","templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/k6rqvwjwtmgdxnomy7fx","type":"photo"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"Cochrane played just 71 more games over his final two seasons in Detroit, taking on general manager duties in addition to player-manager. There are some interesting new names to watch such as Edwin Uceta (who averaged 12.6 K/9 in Triple A last season,) Trey Wingerter (a Statcast darling who averaged 12.7 K/9 with the Padres) and Chasen Shreve, who has a strong case to make the roster as a lefty specialist. The Tigers chose to be conservative with Rogers rehab coming back from Tommy John surgery is different for a catcher than it might be for a pitcher. Detroit Tigers catcher Andrew Knapp hit .276 with eight home runs in 34 games for Triple-A Sacramento to finish the 2022 season. This year figures to be one of transition. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector{width:3px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ 70. His signing just before Spring Training in 2004 heralded a new era for the franchise as Tigers owner Mike Ilitch invested in underappreciated free agents to fuel a rally from 119 losses in 2003 to the World Series in 2006. Baddoo nonetheless still offers a spark and speed Hinch values. The Tigers dropped to 1-3 in Grapefruit League play. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--spillover{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Bresnahan* 15. @media (min-width:1024px){.blLcNM .content{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.blLcNM .content .share-btn{-webkit-align-self:flex-end;-ms-flex-item-align:end;align-self:flex-end;margin-bottom:16px;top:0;}}/*!sc*/ As you can see, his power numbers improved significantly in the 2022 season, both in the minors and the majors. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article > aside{display:none;}/*!sc*/ 1. .dLQAwR:not(:last-child){border-right:1px dashed #ccc;}/*!sc*/ code,kbd,samp{font-family:monospace,monospace;font-size:1em;}/*!sc*/ Bill Freehan, a skilled a defensive catcher and 11-time All-Star for his hometown Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 79. Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non-Roster NRI Coaches Transactions Moves. data-styled.g164[id="Styles__AspectRatioContainer-sc-1t1lmmv-0"]{content:"jiNMQU,"}/*!sc*/ He finished second in the American League Most Valuable Player Award voting in 1968 behind McLain. Alex Lange 2. TAMPA, Fla. The Detroit Tigers lost to the New York Yankees, 8-5, on Monday at George M. 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But since Meadows and Greene both hit from the left side, its hard to see a roster that features both Baddoo and Carpenter. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-sponsor,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo--with-tagline,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo--with-tagline{display:none;}/*!sc*/ He just doesnt really take any walks. .mHQYb .p-search__input--icon--sm{top:0.5rem;right:0.5rem;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz.markdown.youtube,.groqnz.photo figcaption.youtube,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed.youtube{padding:0;}/*!sc*/ details{display:block;}/*!sc*/ Theres a lot to be decided in the bullpen, and keep in mind former Tigers Michael Fulmer, Daniel Norris and Andrew Chafin are all currently unsigned. WXYT-AM (1270) will air it. Tigers Roster & Staff. Next week: The best at first base._\n\n**1\\. Research by Baseball Almanac. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__main-nav .scroll-buffer,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__subnav .scroll-buffer{padding-bottom:200px;}/*!sc*/ CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: depth charts | In the past, the Tigers have traded for a reigning AL batting champion for a reigning home run champion in 1960. .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector--active{background-color:#4c8cee;}/*!sc*/ For both 2021 and 2022, Matons walk and strikeout percentages ticked upwards when he graduated to the major leagues, but for both of those seasons his OPS was higher in the majors, compared to AAA. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{opacity:0;}/*!sc*/ The Tigers are going to try to exploit any small matchup advantage they can find. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon{background:none;padding:0px;width:24px;height:18px;position:relative;margin:0px auto;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:0.5s ease-in-out;transition:0.5s ease-in-out;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){.hUHmCp > article{margin:auto;max-width:967px;}.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 8;}.hUHmCp > article > aside{display:block;grid-column:9 / 13;}}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ Alex Lange might be the presumptive favorite to get the bulk of ninth-inning duties. The best option is definitely Mike Zunino, who enters free agency barring a decline in his seven million club option with a 4.5 fWAR from 2021 (3rd among catchers, sub,sup{font-size:75%;line-height:0;position:relative;vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ [type="search"]::-webkit-search-decoration{-webkit-appearance:none;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list{z-index:50;min-width:250px;border-radius:6px;-webkit-mask-image:-webkit-radial-gradient(#ffffff,#000000);}/*!sc*/ main{display:block;}/*!sc*/ 6 Michigan football at No. h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:focus,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{border-radius:3px;background-color:#dddddd;color:#002867;}/*!sc*/ Jeff Robinson, the pitcher sent to Baltimore by Tigers general manager Joe McDonald in exchange for Tettleton, was in the Majors for just two more seasons. Campy* 14. Lance Parrish, 1977-86Key fact: One of four catchers in history with three or more Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards. .hedPca{color:#666666;font-size:0.833rem;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:8px;}/*!sc*/ Like, stranded in the middle of the Atacama Desert dry. .hHLkAw input::-moz-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ Michael Lorenzen 4. .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ The 30-year-old, two-time Gold Glove winner came to the Tigers on Wednesday afternoon, as general manager Al Avila acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds for 24-year-old infield prospect Nick Quintana, then picked up his $7.5 million team option for 2022. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:last-child{border:none;}/*!sc*/ He hit 25 home runs to go with a career-best 84 RBIs in that 68 season, along with 24 doubles, and he was hit by 24 pitches. Did you know that a 2010 Detroit Tigers Schedule is available and it includes dates of every game played, scores of every game played, a cumulative record, and many hard to find splits (Monthly Splits, Team vs Team Splits & Score Related Splits)? Scott Harris has stockpiled a lot of depth arms, but I like these five the best. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__sponsor-logo a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo a{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex:1 1 auto;-ms-flex:1 1 auto;flex:1 1 auto;-webkit-box-pack:end;-webkit-justify-content:flex-end;-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;}/*!sc*/ We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. @media (min-width:1024px){.sczZi{margin-left:0;margin-right:0;}}/*!sc*/ Tigers' Top 5 catchers: Beck's take. Free shipping for many products! window.globalState = {"tracking_title":"Major League Baseball","lang":"en"} .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header--inner{margin:auto;max-width:none;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top [class$='button-menu--icon'] span{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Either player could be a solid platoon option. After the 2020 minor-league season was washed out, the Phillies placed him at AAA in 2021; despite batting .199 they must have seen something in him that suggested he was ready for the big time, and despite his higher batting average with the Phillies, his ISO (isolated power, or slugging minus batting average) took a big hit. .blUWSx .share-icon{width:25px;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ His defense could make him a terrific complement to Haase behind the plate. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff2') format('woff2'), url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-bold.woff') format('woff');font-weight:700;font-style:normal;}/*!sc*/ ","type":"markdown"},{"__typename":"Video","contentDate":"2017-07-30T22:44:23Z","description":"Ivan \"Pudge\" Rodriguez reflects on his outstanding career and getting inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame","displayAsVideoGif":false,"duration":"00:29:07","mp4AvcPlayback":null,"slug":"pudge-reflects-on-hof-career-c1668697283","tags":[{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mmtax-embeddable","title":"HBmig Blog embeddable"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mmtax-2017","title":"HBmig 2017"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-146","title":"Miami Marlins"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-146","title":"HBmig Florida Marlins"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-140","title":"Texas Rangers"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-140","title":"HBmig Texas Rangers"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-subject-mlbcom-feature","title":"HBmig MLBCOM_FEATURE"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-subject-mlbcom-no-transcode","title":"HBmig MLBCOM_NO_TRANSCODE"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-mmtax-shareable","title":"HBmig FB shareable (internal)"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"playerid-121358","title":"Ivan Rodriguez"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-combined-media-state-media-archive","title":"HBmig MEDIA_ARCHIVE"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"teamid-116","title":"Detroit Tigers"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"hbmig-team-id-116","title":"HBmig 116"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"classic","title":"classic"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"mlb-network","title":"MLB Network"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"baseball-hall-of-fame","title":"Baseball Hall of Fame"},{"__typename":"Tag","slug":"baseball-hall-of-fame-induction","title":"Hall of Fame Induction"}],"templateUrl":"https://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/{formatInstructions}/mlb/yvipzh6s4abvabcrcsfz","title":"Pudge reflects on HOF career","type":"video","url":"/video/pudge-reflects-on-hof-career-c1668697283"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**5\\. 34 games for Triple-A Sacramento to finish the 2022 season width:3px ; height:100 ;... 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