Tigers Farm News & Notes

Kenon & Robert are joined by Trevor Hooth to discuss all things Tigers baseball in this content-packed episode. 

Kenon Carter & Robert James discuss several interesting story lines from the first couple weeks of spring training action, including: Riley Greene's star power Update on the Jeimer/Lugo 3B battle Jake Rogers & Willi Castro The glutton of arms battling for bullpen spots Of the Tigers' top 7 prospect arms, which will be starters? Which will be relievers? Which will be neither?

It's early, but we're excited to start talking baseball. So here's a "way too early" preview of some hot talking points heading into 2020: Discussing health and expectations for Miggy, Fulmer, & Franklin Perez Position Battles at SS, 3B, and OF heading into Spring Training Who will make their MLB debuts this season? Which pitching prospect will have the easiest transition to MLB?

Kenon & Robert discuss guys the Tigers might protect from Rule 5, potential Rule 5 targets, free agent signings, and additional 40-man moves that will take place this off-season. A little about Doug Mientkiewicz, and a lot about what might possibly be going through the minds of Chris Illitch, Al Avila, & Dave Littlefield.

Voice of the @wmwhitecaps & host of the @RoadToDetroit podcast @thatdanhasty joins Kenon & Mark to talk about team building, the state of the system at the Low-A level, and what he has seen from other orgs passing through the MWL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenon and Mark continue their discussion onWhat are the methods of player acquisitionHow do you identify players that fit your profileWhat role does technology play in Process and ProfileHow does the Process and Profile successful teams have employed compare to what Avila has doneWhere does the Avila rebuild stand todayDiscuss the laughable idea that 2021 is the year to get aggressive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On part 1 of the Rebuild Podcast, Mark Gorosh and Kenon Carter discuss how long does the process take, what some great GM's did in 3 years, what's does the profile look like to build a team and making sure a team sticks to the plan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenon & Tigers Minor League guru Robert James (@confusion_reign on Twitter) get DEEP into the farm system on the following topics and much more: Chace Numata's under the radar defensive prowess Kyle Funkhouser's overall profile, along with "The Buck Farmer Test" 45 Command Why .307 lifetime hitters like Will Maddox get released Will Vest, an interesting relief profile? Update on Jake Rogers Eduardo Jimenez

Mini-pod answering listener questions about Cam Gibson, the next pitchers to be called up, Ulrich Bojarski & Nick Ames prospect status, Jose Vasquez, Manning/Mize trajectory, and how to achieve “Top Fan” status.

Left-handed pitching prospect Tarik Skubal stopped by to chat about his pitch assortment, his experience with Tommy John surgery, and his outlook going forward.