2018 Detroit Tigers

**sirrealone** · November-28-18, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by 401don

he Tigers give him 2.5-3 million?

That's pretty much the minimum you'e going to pay for a veteran like that, even a bad one like Moore. Probably had to pay a little more to have it be only a one year deal. Guessing they want a lefty option and want some experience in the clubhouse.

**Cincinnati_Kid** · November-28-18, 09:57 AM

I've noticed that the "One Year Deal" is becoming more popular in MLB, like the NBA. Teams are not willing to commit to long term contracts, especially when they involve veteran players. Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann both signed 1 yr deals with the Atlanta Braves yesterday, and Lonnie Chisenhall signed a 1 year deal with the Pirates.

**401don** · November-28-18, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by sirrealone

That's pretty much the minimum you'e going to pay for a veteran like that, even a bad one like Moore. Probably had to pay a little more to have it be only a one year deal. Guessing they want a lefty option and want some experience in the clubhouse.

This guy has been beyond terrible the last two years. There is no reason to justify 2.5 million. Zimmerman is a veteran more than capable of showing the other guys how NOT to pitch. The other Tiger starters this season are going to be the same as last year. The prospects won't arrive until 2020.

**401don** · November-28-18, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Cincinnati_Kid

I've noticed that the "One Year Deal" is becoming more popular in MLB, like the NBA. Teams are not willing to commit to long term contracts, especially when they involve veteran players. Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann both signed 1 yr deals with the Atlanta Braves yesterday, and Lonnie Chisenhall signed a 1 year deal with the Pirates.

Analytics is making teams wise up to younger, more athletic guys and shorter term deals for veterans. Still, Donaldson is coming off 2 injury plagued seasons and otherwise would have gotten a longer deal. I'm surprised they gave him 23 million guaranteed. I would have expected 15 million and incentives based on game played. McCann is now a veteran platoon catcher who was also injured and hit .212 last year. He's going to be on one year deals the remainder of his career.