The 2025 pre-season could have been absolutely life-changing for Tigers fans, but a year removed, the team might actually be better off with Kevin McGonigle.
Stephen Riesen of Motor City Bengals argues that the Detroit Tigers are better off long-term after missing out on free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman. Instead of signing Bregman, Detroit relied on Kevin McGonigle, who delivered a 7.1 bWAR campaign across shortstop and third base in his debut season.
Riesen asserts that McGonigle's underlying contact metrics and plate discipline outperform Bregman's profile, making him a better natural fit for Detroit's home ballpark. The writer notes that having eight years of team control with McGonigle leaves the Tigers in an advantageous financial position.
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