Comments on: Tigers not tapped out? In on Chapman? http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/ News, views, and analysis on the Detroit Tigers and baseball Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Is Edwin Jackson for sale? http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135263 Is Edwin Jackson for sale? Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:01:21 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135263 [...] this makes sense: The Tigers were reported to meet with Aroldis Chapman who will command big money. Perhaps the Tigers think they have a shot at Chapman and that he could [...] [...] this makes sense: The Tigers were reported to meet with Aroldis Chapman who will command big money. Perhaps the Tigers think they have a shot at Chapman and that he could [...]

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135064 Kathy Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:20:47 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135064 Being a shrewd shopper, I'll have to take a pass on that offer. Look, if you want to be the Tigers' GM one day, you might want to put that ball on your desk. I'd hang onto it, if I was you. Being a shrewd shopper, I’ll have to take a pass on that offer. Look, if you want to be the Tigers’ GM one day, you might want to put that ball on your desk. I’d hang onto it, if I was you.

]]> By: TSE http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135063 TSE Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:08:14 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135063 Hmm, priceless? Ok, I will sell it to you for 99% of all the money you have! :) I thought about throwing it up on eBay one day, but haven't got around to it. I have a TON of junk in my garage from when I was a kid, comic books, baseball cards, etc. If somebody wants to come over and buy me out, that would be convenient! Hmm, priceless? Ok, I will sell it to you for 99% of all the money you have! :)

I thought about throwing it up on eBay one day, but haven’t got around to it. I have a TON of junk in my garage from when I was a kid, comic books, baseball cards, etc. If somebody wants to come over and buy me out, that would be convenient!

]]> By: RPS http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135060 RPS Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:35:50 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135060 I don't think Chapman talk can be dismissed so easily. There are only two real explanations I see for the last couple years. A) The Tigers are being operated without respect to profit/loss considerations. The team has become Illitch's rich guy toy. Instead of boats and cars and planes and island mansions and whatever, he uses the Tigers for his recreation and enjoyment. B) There have been a significant amount of insurance policies that have paid out, or a lot of salary money has been deferred forward. The effective cost of the team has been way closer to $70 or $80 mill than the public numbers indicate. Either way, the pattern I see is that Illitch is willing to spend what he needs to spend to get the players he wants. With the risk of injury and/or future ineffectiveness inherent with any 21 year old non-MLB pitcher, I'd definitely rather not see him signed to the kind of contract he's going to be able to get. If Illitch decides he wants him, however, he's gonna do everything in his power to get him. I don’t think Chapman talk can be dismissed so easily. There are only two real explanations I see for the last couple years.

A) The Tigers are being operated without respect to profit/loss considerations. The team has become Illitch’s rich guy toy. Instead of boats and cars and planes and island mansions and whatever, he uses the Tigers for his recreation and enjoyment.

B) There have been a significant amount of insurance policies that have paid out, or a lot of salary money has been deferred forward. The effective cost of the team has been way closer to $70 or $80 mill than the public numbers indicate.

Either way, the pattern I see is that Illitch is willing to spend what he needs to spend to get the players he wants. With the risk of injury and/or future ineffectiveness inherent with any 21 year old non-MLB pitcher, I’d definitely rather not see him signed to the kind of contract he’s going to be able to get. If Illitch decides he wants him, however, he’s gonna do everything in his power to get him.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135059 Kathy Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:51:16 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135059 Depends on who wants it. For me, it would be priceless as that is my very favorite Tiger team. Depends on who wants it. For me, it would be priceless as that is my very favorite Tiger team.

]]> By: TSE http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135058 TSE Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:38:12 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135058 I have a '68 Tigers ball signed by every player on the team except Lolich who got rubbed off. What's that worth? I have a ’68 Tigers ball signed by every player on the team except Lolich who got rubbed off. What’s that worth?

]]> By: Tom http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135056 Tom Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:58:38 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-135056 Chapman is a really interesting guy. In some ways he displays all that is wrong with the current MLB setup. We all just assume that he will land with the Yanks, Red Sox, Mets, or some other extreme high payroll team that can take the risk to invest $50 million in a kid that hasn't thrown a big league pitch (hellooooo Dice-K). It just seems sad. It isn't just moeny either. These bigger market teams have such strong roots in Cuba and other countries based on the money they've spent developing players from those countries. Look at the over $8 million that the Red Sox gave to a young SS a few years back. That's HUGE money for a kid without a single at bat in this COUNTRY. I'd love to see the Tigers get this kid. Just compare him to the $100 million deal that Lackey will likely get. I wouldn't rule the Tigers out, but I'm not holding my breath. Also, check out some great <a href="http://www.steinersports.com/baseball/detroit-tigers" rel="nofollow">Detroit Tigers</a> memorabilia from my client, Steiner Sports, and get ready for 2010...with or without Chapman. Chapman is a really interesting guy. In some ways he displays all that is wrong with the current MLB setup. We all just assume that he will land with the Yanks, Red Sox, Mets, or some other extreme high payroll team that can take the risk to invest $50 million in a kid that hasn’t thrown a big league pitch (hellooooo Dice-K). It just seems sad. It isn’t just moeny either. These bigger market teams have such strong roots in Cuba and other countries based on the money they’ve spent developing players from those countries. Look at the over $8 million that the Red Sox gave to a young SS a few years back. That’s HUGE money for a kid without a single at bat in this COUNTRY.

I’d love to see the Tigers get this kid. Just compare him to the $100 million deal that Lackey will likely get. I wouldn’t rule the Tigers out, but I’m not holding my breath. Also, check out some great Detroit Tigers memorabilia from my client, Steiner Sports, and get ready for 2010…with or without Chapman.

]]> By: Mark L http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134989 Mark L Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:26:33 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134989 Boy, that's a name that rolls off the tongue. Boy, that’s a name that rolls off the tongue.

]]> By: Matt http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134952 Matt Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:43:46 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134952 Even if it is a bluff, at least they can run the price up a bit and make the Yank-Sox pay top-dollar. Even if it is a bluff, at least they can run the price up a bit and make the Yank-Sox pay top-dollar.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134910 Kathy Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:47:02 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134910 Maybe Mike Ilitch asked about him? Probably a bluff. Maybe Mike Ilitch asked about him? Probably a bluff.

]]> By: TSE http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134909 TSE Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:43:44 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134909 Unless they are also willing to invest money in a new SS / 3B / C, then it won't really matter. At least not for the next 2 seasons. Unless they are also willing to invest money in a new SS / 3B / C, then it won’t really matter. At least not for the next 2 seasons.

]]> By: >>>>> http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134908 >>>>> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:27:34 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134908 Maybe it is a bluff, maybe it isn't. A team can't compete for foreign born players if they don't try. At least the Tigers are getting their name out there. It may not get them this guy, but other players will become aware of the Tigers if they're pro-active. Maybe it is a bluff, maybe it isn’t. A team can’t compete for foreign born players if they don’t try. At least the Tigers are getting their name out there. It may not get them this guy, but other players will become aware of the Tigers if they’re pro-active.

]]> By: jcm http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134905 jcm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:11:36 +0000 http://www.detroittigersweblog.com/2009/10/tigers-not-tapped-out-in-on-chapman/#comment-134905 Bluffing. Window shopping . You always can see the menu Bluffing. Window shopping . You always can see the menu

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