For starters, the person considered to be their future behind the dish, Jake Rogers, will be out for all of 2022 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#081c3b;}/*!sc*/ .cWQXyp{display:inline-block;width:100%;position:relative;}/*!sc*/ Alex Lange 2. Hes not likely to develop into a major power threat at this point, but the chance for average power production is still present. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top{padding:0 16px;}}/*!sc*/ - Detroit Tigers Manager Jim Leyland on MLB.com (10/04/09, Jason Beck, 'Playoff-hungry Tigers return to dome'), A Complete Roster for the 2010 Detroit Tigers. h1{font-size:2em;margin:0.67em 0;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq svg{padding-top:1px;vertical-align:top;fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Thirty-seven position players and 13 pitchers were used. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. data-styled.g29[id="linkstyle__AnchorElement-sc-1rt6me7-0"]{content:"kKeedG,"}/*!sc*/ $1.75. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon{display:inline-block;-webkit-align-self:center;-ms-flex-item-align:center;align-self:center;line-height:20px;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-thumbnail{margin-top:auto;height:45px;}/*!sc*/ article ul,article ol{padding:0;margin:0 0 0 2.5rem;}/*!sc*/ B1 Miguel Cabrera 2021 Topps Update Series 70 Years Card #70YT-10 Detroit Tigers. Cochrane became a hero in Detroit, taking on catching and managerial duties for a club that hadnt finished better than fourth in the American League in a decade. But it all depends on what happens with Jake Rogers, the player who was once viewed as the Tigers catcher of the future. But unless one player truly asserts themselves, the infield could be messy. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__url-logo img{height:30px;}/*!sc*/ Further, Martin Maldonado is back to free agency, and after the down year hes had with a bat and his advanced age (35), he could be a cheap veteran receiver. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__content,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams{padding:8px;}/*!sc*/ @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;}}/*!sc*/ WebDetroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera announced he is retiring after the 2023 season. Former Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks has played four games for the Texas Rangers. Sure. Despite a 25-point drop in batting average to .238 the next year, he led the league with 122 walks to go with 32 homers and 83 RBIs. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight:hover .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:1024px){article > header{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g165[id="Styles__AspectRatioContent-sc-1t1lmmv-1"]{content:"fvEQJr,"}/*!sc*/ There were some guys that had better years than him, but he was solid for a long period of time. body.side-nav-open{max-height:100vh;overflow:hidden;overscroll-behavior:none;touch-action:none;position:fixed;top:0;width:100vw;}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG:hover{border-bottom:none;color:#0048AB;}/*!sc*/ 13. (Top photo of Akil Baddoo: Duane Burleson / Getty Images). .dLQAwR .contributor__image{margin-right:8px;}/*!sc*/ .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ Part of this finish comes from the strong play from their positional corps. data-styled.g162[id="Styles__NewsletterOptinContainer-sc-10yslsy-0"]{content:"sczZi,"}/*!sc*/ Follow Cody on Twitter @CodyStavenhagen, The Tigers acquired Nick Maton along with Matt Vierling and Donny Sands from the Phillies this offseason. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique set of rosters not easily TAMPA, Fla. The Detroit Tigers lost to the New York Yankees, 8-5, on Monday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Maton is a high energy player and should be fun to watch out there. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. data-styled.g164[id="Styles__AspectRatioContainer-sc-1t1lmmv-0"]{content:"jiNMQU,"}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g11[id="buttonstyle__StyledButton-sc-vlv7w5-1"]{content:"hspSPq,"}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ Right arm soreness. Jonathan Schoop probably starts the season there, but will he play third at all? .hspSPq:hover svg path{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ However, he was a bit over two years younger than the average age at the AA level he was in his age-22 season, when the average age was about 24 so thats not too much of a surprise. But it is not 2019 anymore. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.locale,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button.search{display:none;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g166[id="Styles__VideoPlayerContainer-t94iyc-0"]{content:"XOHMa,"}/*!sc*/ window.appId = '' Piazza* 9. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. /*-->*/ .mHQYb .p-search__list--sm{font-size:12px;min-width:150px;}/*!sc*/ He hit .334 with an .893 OPS, 32 doubles and 86 RBIs in 2004, then hit .300 with 69 RBIs in 2006. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button:hover{cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ The catcher position will definitely be an interesting one to watch in these next couple of years, especially with prospect Dillon Dingler coming up the pipeline quickly with a lot of hype. I'm not trying to indicate that we're satisfied. .hHLkAw input::placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ Keon Coleman is fresh off a career season and hes getting some recognition. 2021 Topps Update-70 Years of He also famously blocked the plate on Lou Brock for a critical out at home plate in Game 5 of the World Series that year. All Detroit Sports news fromFanSided Daily, Detroit Red Wings: Alex Nedeljkovic sputtering out of the gate in 2021-22, Detroit Tigers 2021 season grades for the teams bullpen, Detroit Tigers 2021 season grades for catchers and infielders, Detroit Tigers 2021 season grades for the team's bullpen, Detroit Tigers 2021 season grades for starting pitchers, Must-have holiday gifts for the Detroit sports fanatic. A long-time Detroit City Council member after his career, Billy Rogell teamed with Hall of Fame second baseman Charlie Gehringer as the keystone combo of the 1934-35 .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ From a rotating cast of characters like Victor Reyes and Jeimer Candelario to new blood like Matt Vierling and Nick Maton. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side{display:none;-webkit-align-items:stretch;-webkit-box-align:stretch;-ms-flex-align:stretch;align-items:stretch;width:100%;height:calc(100vh - 56px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;z-index:99992;top:0;}/*!sc*/ Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Bresnahan* 15. So, can he play third? The Tigers have already given him a start at second base, with Jonathan Schoop at third this spring. That didnt happen. @media screen and (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover a,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover span{color:#ffffff;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner:hover .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}}/*!sc*/ While theres definitely a bit of the Small Sample Size effect going on with Matons time with the Phillies in 2022, those 85 plate appearances included five home runs. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item[aria-expanded='true']{-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;}/*!sc*/ .koKsQt{font-weight:600;}/*!sc*/ He earned Silver Slugger awards for both the 1991 and 92 seasons. He finished second in the American League Most Valuable Player Award voting in 1968 behind McLain. data-styled.g161[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Submit-sc-d7sh2p-6"]{content:"huJzbO,"}/*!sc*/ $1.75. Hungry like the Wolfie. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner::after{display:inline-block;}/*!sc*/ h2.Styles__HeadlineContainer-sc-19rm04l-0{font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:8px;color:#666666;}/*!sc*/ But others such as Ryan Kriedler, Andy Ibez, Tyler Nevin and Csar Hernndez are in the mix. @media (max-width:350px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{display:none;}}/*!sc*/ Mickey Cochrane, 1934-37** \n_Key fact: Served as player/manager/GM for two years_\n\nCochrane was already an AL MVP Award winner and he was regarded as one of the best at his position when the Tigers acquired him from the Philadelphia Athletics after the 1933 season. .hHLkAw input::-moz-placeholder{color:#aaaaaa;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__button-menu{-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;}/*!sc*/ With transition comes uncertainty. The Detroit Tigers have won 7 of their past 10 games, and catcher/left fielder Eric Haase has played key roles in the past two wins over the Mariners. update=copyright.getFullYear(); Eric Haase, Grayson Greiner, and Dustin Garneau are all under team control for 2022. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{width:auto;min-height:31px;max-height:31px;height:100%;}/*!sc*/ Detroit Tigers placed C Jake Rogers on the 10-day injured list. .mHQYb .mlb-header__login-menu{background:#ffffff;border-top:solid 4px #002867;box-shadow:0 2px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);box-shadow:6px 6px 15px -3px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);left:-99em;opacity:0;padding:10px;position:absolute;right:0;-webkit-transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;transition:opacity 1ms ease 1ms;width:160px;z-index:99992;}/*!sc*/ .hspSPq .buttonstyle__Label-sc-vlv7w5-0{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ As you can see, his power numbers improved significantly in the 2022 season, both in the minors and the majors. 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Parrishs Big Wheel nickname wasnt just a reference to his size; it was a tribute to his role in making the Tigers go. .mHQYb .p-search{display:block;position:relative;color:#333333;width:inherit;}/*!sc*/ Despite a 25-point drop in batting average to .238 the next year, he led the league with 122 walks to go with 32 homers and 83 RBIs. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline--no-sponsor{margin-right:0;}/*!sc*/ While Vierling will likely be spending most of the upcoming season in the outfield the Tigers outfield corps is lefty-heavy, and Vierling is a right-handed batter Maton hits lefty-handed and is heavily in the mix for the vacant third base position. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team{width:100%;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ The Detroit Tigers are in a bit of a bind with their situation behind the plate. "After 162 games, we (the 2009 Detroit Tigers) are in first place, and I think that's probably more than most people expected. 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He caught every day, he was a force behind the plate and he got a lot of big hits.\n\nAccording to Baseball Reference, Freehan owns three of the top four seasons in Tigers history for Wins Above Replacement by a catcher, capped by a 6.9 bWAR in 1968. .cwEpxl:hover{background-color:transparent;}/*!sc*/ With that in mind, we asked MLB.coms beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of the franchise they cover, based on the players career with that club. This year figures to be one of transition. 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. He started 142 games behind the plate in 1971. Rodriguez* 18. Justyn-Henry Malloy could be knocking on the door. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo img{min-height:40px;max-height:40px;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight .header__nav-top__nav-item__text{color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Tigers Roster & Staff. sup{top:-0.5em;}/*!sc*/ document.write(update); .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(2),.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(3){top:8px;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g21[id="imagestyle__Img-sc-xw1tzz-1"]{content:"ebrWqN,iQELft,"}/*!sc*/ .hUHmCp > article > header,.hUHmCp > article > section{grid-column:1 / span 12;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g144[id="Styles__StickyHeaderContainer-sc-1wye7kw-0"]{content:"ggWmAj,"}/*!sc*/ Parrish also won three Gold Gloves and three Silver Sluggers in that stretch, in addition to becoming a perennial All-Star selection (eight times from 1980 to 1990). Included, where data is available, is a 2010 Detroit Tigers Opening Day starters list, a 2010 Detroit Tigers salary 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. The whole picture becomes more stable if the Tigers can feel confident in a new closer, even if the title is unofficial. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon *{fill:currentColor;}/*!sc*/ I cant see Maton, or Wolfie, as hes otherwise known, not making the team unless he has a disastrous spring training. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. .groqnz .ad-body-container{border-color:#dddddd;border-style:solid;border-width:1px 0 1px 0;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 2%;min-height:343px;width:96%;}/*!sc*/ ::-webkit-file-upload-button{-webkit-appearance:button;font:inherit;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__item,.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav__group-title{display:block;padding:10px;width:100%;-webkit-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;}/*!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. Free shipping. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-container__revenue{display:none;}/*!sc*/ What happens if Spencer Torkelson doesnt hit? h5.headlinestyle__HeadlineWrapper-sc-1ccyctx-0{font-weight:normal;}/*!sc*/ On the discipline end, his .286 OBP was generally quite bad. TAMPA, Fla. The Detroit Tigers lost to the New York Yankees, 8-5, on Monday at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Detroit Tigers 2021 season has come to an end with a lot more positives than expected for the fanbase. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. However, that left a hole at third base for the 2023 season, as hot hot-corner prospect Colt Keith isnt quite ready for the Tall Buildings. Active Catchers: B/T: Ht: Wt: DOB: Eric Haase 13. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item--spotlight{background-color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item--parent[aria-expanded='true'] .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner .p-icon *{fill:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ Catcher Andrew Knapp bounced around to four different organizations last year; he's hoping he's found a landing spot in Detroit. But even if you shrink his Tiger tenure by which to judge, he was an offensive force as a catcher, and one of Detroits shrewdest acquisitions in the decade. .blUWSx .share-icon__button{background:none;border:none;padding:0;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item{display:block;background-color:#ffffff;font-family:'mlb-primary','Helvetica Neue','Helvetica','Arial', sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-side__nav-item__subnav-arrow{color:#ffffff;margin-left:auto;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;font-size:10px;opacity:0.5;}/*!sc*/ Free shipping for many products! 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. Bill Freehan, a skilled a defensive catcher and 11-time All-Star for his hometown Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 79. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black-italic.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-black-italic.woff') format('woff');font-style:italic;font-weight:900;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ Give me a glove, Rodriguez once said, and I can play anywhere. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu__link:hover{background-color:#057AFF;color:#ffffff;}/*!sc*/ 3. 12. For a more defensive option, Barnhart and Roberto Perez are both two-time Gold Glove winners that likely wont be commanding hefty deals. @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;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ WXYT-AM (1270) will air it. Eric Haase was pretty much electric with his bat this season. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top{height:56px;}/*!sc*/ That leaves Grayson Greiner and Dustin Garneau, neither of which are considered top-tier players on either offense or defense. LAKELAND, Fla. Eric Haase, who has never started more than 91 games at catcher in a season, is primed to be the Detroit Tigers' starter there this season. Besides, there are plenty of examples of young players moving all around the infield and turning out just fine. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb a{text-align:center;}/*!sc*/ Back then, he hit .239 with a .306 on-base percentage and six home runs in 38 games. .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-side__nav-item--inner{opacity:1;}/*!sc*/ .fAmXvR{background:#f3f3f3;border-radius:6px;color:#444444;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;font-weight:500;padding:16px 16px 24px;}/*!sc*/ @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*/ Spencer Turnbull 5. .mHQYb .p-search__status{left:-9999px;position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb .p-search-item__image-selector--active{background-color:#4c8cee;}/*!sc*/ Tettleton is a tricky name to judge on this list, because he was a full-time catcher for his first two seasons in Detroit before shifting to his role primarily as a DH for his final two years with the Tigers. 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(He also spent a handful of games in 2022 at single-A Clearwater, an injury rehab assignment after a right shoulder injury in July, just after being recalled from AAA.). .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ GameThread: Tigers vs. Orioles, 1:05 p.m. @media (min-width:1024px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__secondary-logos{-webkit-flex-basis:100%;-ms-flex-preferred-size:100%;flex-basis:100%;}}/*!sc*/ @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-medium.woff') format('woff');font-weight:500;font-style:normal;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g141[id="sharestyle__Wrapper-sc-9nfkvu-1"]{content:"blUWSx,"}/*!sc*/ copyright=new Date(); Chicago White Sox Chi White Sox Cleveland Guardians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Detroit Kansas City Royals Kansas City Minnesota Twins Minnesota. WebProbable Pitchers News Releases Tigers Pipeline Road to Detroit Photo Stream Tigers History Comerica Park Ballpark Information Getting to Comerica Park Seating Map MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club Comerica Park Tours A-Z Guide The D Shop Private Events Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium Renovations Parking Information Access .iQELft{box-sizing:border-box;padding:0px;}/*!sc*/ @media (min-width:768px){body.article .ad-top-container{min-height:106px;}}/*!sc*/ Next week, pitchers and catchers will report to Lakeland, Fla., and the Detroit Tigers will set out on a new venture. Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown returns home to take on the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Thats perhaps just an experiment, but Maton is likely capable of playing pretty well anywhere but catcher and center field, so it just depends on how deep the Tigers want to go putting his versatility to the test. Jose Cisnero 3. Mickey Cochrane, 1934-37Key fact: Served as player/manager/GM for two years. .drUhS{pointer-events:none;width:100%;height:100%;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ They play their home games at Comerica Park (Park Factors: 105/106) where fans are witnessing their 2021 Tigers play with a .475 winning percentage. .mHQYb .p-search-item__info{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}/*!sc*/ list, a 2010 Detroit Tigers uniform number breakdown and a 2010 Detroit Tigers primary starters list: 2010 Detroit TigersMost Games by Position. Eric Haase seems entrenched as the Tigers most established catcher. According to Baseball Reference, Freehan owns three of the top four seasons in Tigers history for Wins Above Replacement by a catcher, capped by a 6.9 bWAR in 1968. @font-face{font-family:'proxima-nova';src:url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-extrabold.woff2') format('woff2'),url('https://www.mlbstatic.com/mlb.com/fonts/proxima-nova-extrabold.woff') format('woff');font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-display:fallback;}/*!sc*/ .kKeedG{color:#057AFF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;border-bottom:none;font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span{display:block;position:absolute;height:2px;width:24px;background:#ffffff;opacity:1;-webkit-transform:rotate(0deg);-ms-transform:rotate(0deg);transform:rotate(0deg);-webkit-transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;transition:all 250ms ease-in-out;border-radius:3px;}/*!sc*/ article ul{list-style:disc;}/*!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. html{font-size:16px;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;}/*!sc*/ data-styled.g160[id="newsletterOptinstyle__InputWrapper-sc-d7sh2p-5"]{content:"hYmwpY,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header.mlb-header--side-nav-open .header__nav-top .header__nav-top__button-menu--icon span:nth-child(3){-webkit-transform:rotate(-45deg);-ms-transform:rotate(-45deg);transform:rotate(-45deg);}/*!sc*/ 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/depthcharts_team, Tigers' Riley Greene: Could hit in leadoff spot, Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez: Set for spring debut Sunday, Tigers' Spencer Turnbull: Grapefruit debut coming Saturday, Tigers' Jose Cisnero: Throws live batting practice. At his peak, he averaged 30 homers and just under 100 RBIs per season from 1982 to 1985, capped by 114 RBIs in 1983. This week, Greenberg posted an amazing 1.028 OPS for his 12-year Tigers progress{vertical-align:baseline;}/*!sc*/ 3. .XOHMa{bottom:0;left:0;position:absolute;right:0;top:0;}/*!sc*/ Were almost there. I mean, how do you even consider taking him out of the lineup? data-styled.g156[id="newsletterOptinstyle__Fieldset-sc-d7sh2p-1"]{content:"HQoYx,"}/*!sc*/ WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2021 Topps Update - MIGUEL CABRERA - 70 Years Of Topps 70YT-10 Tigers at the best online prices at eBay! Will Vest 5. We could see a right-hander platoon with Maton. 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On May 18, 2021, Detroit Tigers right-hander Spencer Turnbull pitched the eighth no-hitter in franchise history and first since Justin Verlander in 2011. .blUWSx .share-list__item{position:absolute;}/*!sc*/ The New York Yankees face the Detroit Tigers in a spring training game on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 (2/27/23) at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. .blUWSx .share-button__link--message-icon{width:10px;margin-right:5px;}/*!sc*/ @media (max-width:1023px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item{margin-top:-12px;}.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-items--quick--show-revenue .header__nav-top__nav-item__link{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ He also threw out nearly half of would-be basestealers in 1983, a year in which the leagues caught-stealing percentage was just 33 percent. WebThe Detroit Tigers played their first Major League game on April 25, 1901. 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