Detroit Tigers' Rebuild Status

• 🎯 The Detroit Tigers are at the beginning or end of their rebuild, having lost 114 games in 2019 and a pace of 62-100 in 2020.
• 📊 Fans voted them the 28th best team in Major League Baseball, a ranking the hosts acknowledge might be low.
• 💡 The team made several offseason moves, including signing Robbie Grossman and Wilson Ramos, and losing players like Austin Romine and Jonathan Schoop.

2021 Tigers Lineup and Rotation

• ⚾ The projected lineup includes players like Robbie Grossman in left field, Jacoby Jones in center, and Miguel Cabrera as DH.
• 🌟 Key young players like Willi Castro (23) and Isaac Paredes (22) are getting opportunities.
• 🚀 The rotation features Matthew Boyd, and promising prospects Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, who debuted last year.
• 🛠️ The bullpen includes players like Soto, Brian Garcia, Buck Farmer, and Tyler Alexander, who had a notable strikeout streak.

Ceiling and Expectations for 2021

• 📈 The hosts debate the Tigers' ceiling, with one suggesting a best-case scenario of finishing around .500 by the last month of the season, while another believes their ceiling is fourth place in the AL Central.
• 🌟 Excitement is high for young prospects like Mize and Skubal, with the hope that they can become significant contributors.
• 🏆 Manager AJ Hinch's impact is also a factor, with his success potentially tied to the development of the young pitching staff.

Miguel Cabrera's Legacy and Contract

• 👑 Miguel Cabrera, a former Triple Crown winner, still led the Tigers in home runs, RBIs, and walks last year.
• 💰 His significant contract ($30 million this year, with $32 million in 2022 and 2023) makes up a large portion of the Tigers' payroll.
• 🤝 Despite his age, Cabrera's veteran presence is seen as valuable for mentoring young hitters like J.D. Martinez and Nick Castellanos in the past.

Future Outlook and Trade Candidates

• 🔮 The Tigers are looking towards 2022 with optimism, anticipating the arrival of top prospects like Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene.
• 🔄 Potential trade candidates include players on one-year deals like Wilson Ramos and Jose Urena, and possibly pitchers like Matthew Boyd and Michael Fulmer if they perform well.
• 💎 The team is advised to hoard assets, as they have had many top picks over the years.

Fantasy Baseball Draft Considerations

• 🤔 In fantasy leagues, the top Tiger draft picks might be Miguel Cabrera, or potentially players like Willi Castro or Tarik Skubal if they show consistent performance.
• 📊 However, in standard 10-team leagues, it's unlikely any Tigers players would be drafted early.

Over/Under Game and Final Thoughts

• 🎲 The over/under for the Tigers' win total is set at 72.5 games.
• 📉 Both hosts ultimately choose the under, citing the need for many young players to step up and a general lack of belief in the team's immediate prospects.
• 🌱 The consensus is that the AL Central rebuilds take time, and the Tigers are on the right path, but may need another year or two.