2009-2010 Tigers Roster Thread

[haveacigar]

I don't think so. It's really hard to tell what they might be planning in regards to depth signings. The one they did make, Robinzon Diaz, was the one I would've least expected.

[haveacigar]

Oh, speaking of which, I'm slipping on official updates:

Tigers sign C Robinzon Diaz, will retain him as either the MLB backup or as a AAA depth player.

To make room for Coke and Schlereth, the Tigers have also designated C Dusty Ryan and RHP Freddy Dolsi for assignment. Neither are expected to be claimed.

I don't understand why Diaz needs to be around. They need to commit to Avila if they aren't going to make an honest effort at contending. There's nothing Avila needs to learn he can't learn in the majors, and he's demonstrated a basic amount of competence in the big leagues. I don't like taking valuable major league time and giving it to random depth guys just for the sake of depth.

Dusty Ryan is a very fringey catcher; has some pop and decent defensive skills, but has huge holes in his swings and issues with game-calling. With some more coaching, he could develop into a major league backup. Freddy Dolsi is really just a replacement-level relief arm: hard but straight fastball, poor command, and below-average secondary pitches.

[haveacigar]

Minor moves here:

AAA OF Brent Clevlen will be seeking opportunity outside of the organization, and has signed a minor league deal with the Braves.

In a depth move, the Tigers have signed RHP Enrique Gonzalez to a minor league deal. Will most likely serve as AAA rotation filler.

[haveacigar]

RHP Freddy Dolsi claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.

1B Jason Stokes and LHP Phil Dumatrait sign minor league deals.

[200tang]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...f=twitter_feed

PHOENIX (AP) -- Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird and his younger brother, New York Yankees infield prospect Brandon Laird, were arrested following a brawl in the lounge area of Phoenix's NBA arena, according to police.

Phoenix police said Gerald Laird, 30, was cited for assault Wednesday night and 22-year-old Brandon Laird was cited for disorderly conduct.

The reason nobody likes the Detroit Tigers.

[OregonDuck1989]

Nick Punto certainly wouldn't get in these type of situations.

[haveacigar]

Nick Punto certainly wouldn't get in these type of situations.

If there was a way to bunt in a bar fight, Nick Punto would.

[mtg712]

If there was a way to bunt in a bar fight, Nick Punto would.

hopefully not a sac bunt

[haveacigar]

A rundown of minor league signings for 2010:

http://www.freep.com/article/2010011...038/1050/rss15

The Detroit Tigers today agreed to terms on minor league 2010 contracts with 17 players: right-handed pitchers Enrique Gonzalez, Ruddy Lugo and Josh Rainwater, left-handed pitchers Phil Dumatrait, Ryan Ketchner, Macay McBride, Sam Narron and Jason Waddell, catchers Andy Bouchie, Robinzon Diaz, Mike Rabelo and Max St. Pierre, infielders Kory Casto, Santo De Leon, Cesar Nicolas and Jason Stokes, and outfielder Ryan Patterson.

[200tang]

mlbtraderumors

RT: @TBrownYahoo: valverde agrees with tigers. 2 years, $14 mil. Third year option for $9 mil.

The only positive is it's for 2 years. Hate the signing though, especially for a team like the Tigers who get so much value through their draft.

[haveacigar]

Yeah, it's official. I don't like it, I'd rather have kept the draft pick and the money. But, at least they'll have a really good bullpen now.

[200tang]

and the money.

Good thing you guys shed ~6M in salary by shipping Granderson & Jackson so you could spend it on Jose Valverde....

[metsguy234]

Would you guys trade us Nate Robertson for Jon Niese and Angel Pagan?

[200tang]

Would you guys trade us Nate Robertson for Jon Niese and Angel Pagan?

Yeah they would. That's not even a question.

[metsguy234]

Drop Pagan and same question.