# ![@joe_rampe Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1883148641432465408.png) @joe_rampe Joe Rampe

Joe Rampe posts on X about detroit tigers, mlb, imo, ip the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"It's clear that the Detroit Tigers need to add a big bat this winter. The FA market is a little thin but assuming Detroit doesn't add a 1B here are [--] players that could best fit the Tigers needs Cody Bellinger Bo Bichette Alex Bregman Kazuma Okamoto Kyle Schwarber Kyle Tucker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979264876934762803)  2025-10-17T19:14Z [----] followers, 34K engagements


"The Detroit Tigers made a huge offer to Alex Bregman last offseason but ultimately came up short. If they're willing to make a big investment again this offseason here are some potential free agent targets that could help the Tigers take the next step: #RepDetroit .@joe_rampe takes a look at [--] potential Tigers free agent targets https://t.co/INUl2aktaY .@joe_rampe takes a look at [--] potential Tigers free agent targets https://t.co/INUl2aktaY"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981704438332244410)  2025-10-24T12:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"When Tarik Skubal was drafted back in [----] his signing bonus was $350000. This season he'll make [--] times that. Not bad for the 255th overall pick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2019551653666648480)  2026-02-05T23:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Across the last two seasons combined [---] pitchers have thrown at least [---] innings. Reese Olson's [----] ERA ranks 33rd among those [---] and his [----] FIP ranks 17th. Bringing back a franchise legend in Justin Verlander certainly helps but the Tigers will miss Olson in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2021399187175375263)  2026-02-11T01:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just to add a little perspective to the greatness + longevity of Justin Verlander's career: The rest of the Tigers projected veteran rotation w/ an average age of [--] yrs old has combined for [----] career innings pitched. Verlander has thrown almost [---] innings more than that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2021712587738472652)  2026-02-11T22:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Troy Melton gets the nod for Game [--]. Melton during the regular season: [----] IP [----] ERA [----] K% [---] BB% .189 BAA That .189 BAA ranked 30th among the [---] pitchers to throw at least [--] innings in [----]. #RepDetroit The Detroit Tigers ALDS rotation will likely look like this: Game 1: Bullpen Game 2: Tarik Skubal Game 3: Casey Mize Game [--] (if necessary): Jack Flaherty Game [--] (if necessary): Tarik Skubal If the series goes to [--] games Skubal would be on [--] days rest for Game [--]. #RepDetroit The Detroit Tigers ALDS rotation will likely look like this: Game 1: Bullpen Game 2: Tarik Skubal Game 3: Casey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974284645190500550)  2025-10-04T01:25Z [----] followers, 15.7K engagements


"Since 8/1 the Seattle Mariners rank 9th in MLB in runs. Looking at run values Seattle performs pretty well against all pitches except one: the split. Troy Melton's splitter usage was just 8.1% during the regular season. But opponents had a .059 wOBA against it. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1974565272343421153)  2025-10-04T20:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Detroit Tigers vs George Kirby: Torres: [--] PA [-----] OPS Carpenter: [--] PA [-----] OPS (4 HR) Greene: [--] PA .889 OPS (1 HR) Torkelson: [--] PA .900 OPS Keith: [--] PA [-----] OPS Dingler: [--] PA McKinstry: [--] PA .619 OPS Bez: [--] PA .455 OPS (1 HR) Meadows: [--] PA .400 OPS #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974586199689040238)  2025-10-04T21:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Feeling good about Troy Melton tonight. In the biggest start of his young career he gave up just [--] run in [---] IP vs Cleveland. And despite his last appearance he seems to have the right demeanor to pitch in Oct. Melton as SP: [----] ERA [----] K% [---] BB% .203 BAA #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974597260504936544)  2025-10-04T22:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In '24 Tarik Skubal posted a [----] ERA vs the Astros in the regular season. He responded with [--] shutout innings vs the Astros in the '24 postseason. In '25 Tarik Skubal posted a [----] ERA vs the Mariners in the regular season. Let's see how he responds this time. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974818241064120555)  2025-10-05T12:45Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements


"Tarik Skubal's career postseason numbers: [----] IP [----] ERA [----] FIP [----] K% [---] BB% [----] GB% [----] Hard Hit % .170 BAA .461 OPS against #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974856614156120195)  2025-10-05T15:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"After last night's HR Kerry Carpenter is now hitting .294/.385/.500 in [--] career postseason PAs with [--] HRs. The last [--] yrs Carpenter has hit a HR once every [----] PAs. That ranks 8th among the [---] hitters that had at least [---] combined PAs between '24 + '25. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974882369523106167)  2025-10-05T17:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Detroit Tigers starting [--] has a total of [---] career PAs vs Luis Castillo + Javy Bez has [--] of those. Riley Greene (8 PA [-----] OPS) Kerry Carpenter (5 PA [-----] OPS) Dillon Dingler (5 PA .900 OPS) + Parker Meadows (5 PA .800 OPS) have had the most success. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1974952074149589150)  2025-10-05T21:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"J.T. Realmuto Age [--] .278/.332/.451 [---] BB% [----] K% .173 ISO .332 wOBA (.335 xwOBA) [---] wRC+ [--] Defensive Runs Saved [---] fWAR Dillon Dingler Age [--] .278/.327/.425 [---] BB% [----] K% .147 ISO .326 wOBA (.360 xwOBA) [---] wRC+ [--] Defensive Runs Saved [---] fWAR #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1975368410944168111)  2025-10-07T01:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"2024 was an amazing year for Tarik Skubal as he became just the 21st pitcher in MLB history to win a unanimous Cy Young Award. But w/ [--] swing of the bat in G5 of the ALDS Skubal entered the offseason on a sour note. He gets his shot at redemption tomorrow night. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1976331171853369417)  2025-10-09T16:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"During the '25 season Tarik Skubal threw his changeup 31% of the time. Opponents hit .154 against it. During the '25 playoffs Skubal has thrown his changeup 21% of the time. Seattle had a .659 OPS vs changeups in '25. Wonder if it's time to let the big dog eat. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976667218055467287)  2025-10-10T15:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dating back to [----] Tarik Skubal has lost just [--] regular season starts. His ERA in his [--] starts immediately following a loss is [----]. Game [--] of the [----] ALDS is still fresh. Got a feeling Tarik Skubal's about to be on one tonight. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976690954712367486)  2025-10-10T16:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Detroit Tigers top of the order vs George Kirby career: Kerry Carpenter: [--] PA [-----] OPS (5 HR) Gleyber Torres: [--] PA [-----] OPS Riley Greene: [--] PA .983 OPS (1 HR) #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1976787558337331524)  2025-10-10T23:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tarik Skubal threw 33% changeups tonight. His changeup got [--] whiffs on [--] swings a 78% whiff rate. #RepDetroit During the '25 season Tarik Skubal threw his changeup 31% of the time. Opponents hit .154 against it. During the '25 playoffs Skubal has thrown his changeup 21% of the time. Seattle had a .659 OPS vs changeups in '25. Wonder if it's time to let the big dog eat. #RepDetroit During the '25 season Tarik Skubal threw his changeup 31% of the time. Opponents hit .154 against it. During the '25 playoffs Skubal has thrown his changeup 21% of the time. Seattle had a .659 OPS vs changeups in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976832701627081168)  2025-10-11T02:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Detroit Tigers had a [----] ERA this postseason. The Detroit Tigers also had a .607 OPS this postseason. Compared to the teams still in it Detroit's lineup feels short by [--] big bats. Detroit needs to add pitching this winter but offense should be the priority. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1976985418509042120)  2025-10-11T12:17Z [----] followers, 23.3K engagements


"A.J. Hinch catching a lot of heat for taking Tarik Skubal out after [--] pitches. Totally fair criticism. However Skubal *averaged* [--] MPH w/ the fastball last night. He emptied the tank + seemed like he was done coming off the mound. Looked like a mutual decision. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1977138479424585876)  2025-10-11T22:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Troy Melton in the [----] regular season: [----] IP [----] ERA [----] K% [---] BB% .189 BAA Troy Melton in the [----] ALDS: [--] IP [----] ERA [----] K% [---] BB% .179 BAA We may have just witnessed the start of a very interesting career. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1977358289995223133)  2025-10-12T12:58Z [----] followers, 48.5K engagements


"The Detroit Tigers end of the season press conference was today + is worth checking out. IMO Scott Harris appeared to "get it". Part of his job was to discuss the good parts of the season + he did that. But he also acknowledged the bad parts sufficiently again IMO. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1977782302340952157)  2025-10-13T17:03Z [----] followers, 25.9K engagements


"Tigers trade deadline in the news today. Could Detroit have aimed higher Yes. But also Bednar would've likely cost Briceo Miller McGonigle Jax Melton Duran Melton/Briceo Surez AZ wanted MLB ready talent + got SEA's #9 prospect + more. Who's that for DET #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1977805687322538263)  2025-10-13T18:36Z [----] followers, 38.4K engagements


"The Detroit Tigers have something like $50M coming off the books this winter but they also have a large arbitration class of [--] players. It's possible not all [--] return but per MLBTR those [--] are looking at a $30M raise. Should make for some interesting decisions #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978078415266697239)  2025-10-14T12:40Z [----] followers, 14.6K engagements


"The Detroit Tigers will have some interesting [--] man roster decisions to make this offseason. All of the following (+ more) are Rule [--] eligible this winter: Trei Cruz Tanner Kohlhepp Hao-Yu Lee Thayron Liranzo Jake Miller Izaac Pacheco RJ Petit Moises Rodriguez Eduardo Valencia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978159198383776116)  2025-10-14T18:01Z [----] followers, 30.6K engagements


"One of the biggest questions for the Detroit Tigers this offseason is: what's the '26 payroll The '25 payroll was $155M but Chris Illitch was willing to go higher for Alex Bregman. Detroit has $ coming off the books but also has a large arb class. How much $ will be left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978441132833976645)  2025-10-15T12:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"As the Detroit Tigers seek upgrades this winter the guess is free agency will be the main route. There could still be trades of course. But if the Tigers had players other teams wanted that Detroit was actually willing to deal IMO that would've happened at the trade deadline"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978805322555838785)  2025-10-16T12:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Jon Heyman / Tarik Skubal report certainly doesnt look great for Detroit. In the actual article Heyman does make it clear that the offer was made a year ago not recently. Still not good but unless somethings changed headlines should be saying *were* far apart not *are*"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1978975076297974146)  2025-10-17T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Just for fun let's say the Detroit Tigers have $50-55M to spend in FA this winter. IMO an ideal offseason would look something like this: Dustin May: [--] yr $10M + $10M PO Ryan Helsley: [--] yr $10M + $10M PO Hunter Harvey: [--] yr $4M + $6M PO Alex Bregman: [--] yrs $155M ($31M/yr)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979164169057267765)  2025-10-17T12:34Z [----] followers, 14.4K engagements


"Would encourage everyone to check out this roster breakdown from the always excellent @ChrisBrown0914 . Chris and @rogcastbaseball truly do amazing work and Detroit Tigers fans are lucky to have them We took a look at some of the rosters decisions facing the Detroit Tigers before they start signing free agents and potentially trading franchise icons https://t.co/1RPMjnV4ZK We took a look at some of the rosters decisions facing the Detroit Tigers before they start signing free agents and potentially trading franchise icons https://t.co/1RPMjnV4ZK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979918201564598716)  2025-10-19T14:30Z [----] followers, 10.2K engagements


"Reese Olson has battled some injuries the past few yrs but when healthy he's been awesome. [---] pitchers had at least [---] IP between '24 + '25. Among those [---] Olson ranked: 28th in ERA 16th in FIP 13th in Barrel% His ERA has gone from [----] in '23 to [----] in '24 to [----] in '25"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979929283071037565)  2025-10-19T15:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dillon Dingler was one of the biggest breakout performers of the '25 season. Dingler's [---] fWAR ranked 4th among all catchers just behind Will Smith + just ahead of Shea Langeliers. The catcher position is strong across MLB. Detroit is lucky to have one of the best #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1979955186614300953)  2025-10-19T16:57Z [----] followers, 17.6K engagements


"Assuming Jack Flaherty returns as of now the Detroit Tigers '26 rotation is Skubal Olson Flaherty Mize + Melton. One problem for Detroit's future: Skubal Flaherty + Mize are free agents after '26. Jobe should be ready by '27 but long-term SP depth is an issue. #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1980243645765652546)  2025-10-20T12:04Z [----] followers, 17.5K engagements


"Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith made some notable progress from [----] to 2025: wRC+ [--] points BB% 3.8% ISO .037 xwOBA .038 Average Exit Velocity [---] MPH Barrel% 3.6% Hard Hit% 8.4% Line Drive% 2.1% Chase% 4.7% #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1980592959642038345)  2025-10-21T11:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Seattle Mariners selected RP Will Vest in the [----] Rule [--] Draft but DFA'd him after [--] IP in [----]. Every MLB team had a shot to add him to their active roster but they all passed. [---] pitchers have at least [---] IP over the last [--] yrs. Vest's [----] ERA in that time ranks 28th"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1980968785868910768)  2025-10-22T12:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"That should bode well for the Detroit Tigers Kazuma Okamoto and Tatsuya Imai will be represented by Scott Boras and the Boras Corporation. The Seibu Lions have yet to decide whether the 27-year-old right-hander will be posted. Kazuma Okamoto and Tatsuya Imai will be represented by Scott Boras and the Boras Corporation. The Seibu Lions have yet to decide whether the 27-year-old right-hander will be posted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981451426409984170)  2025-10-23T20:03Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements


"Detroit Tigers 1B Spencer Torkelson made some notable progress from '24 to '25: wRC+ [--] points BB% 2.4% K% 1.6% ISO .062 HR [--] xwOBA .064 LineDrive % 5.5% Barrel% 6.8% HardHit% 5.8% SquaredUp% 2.6% LA SweetSpot% 7.8% #RepDetroit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1982039601427456143)  2025-10-25T11:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In [----] the Detroit Tigers bullpen ranked 29th in MLB in strikeout percentage. The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen ranked 4th in strikeout percentage + the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen ranked 7th. To get to the next step Detroit will need to find a way to get more Ks from the pen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1983495389362729098)  2025-10-29T11:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In [----] Detroit Tigers hitters had the 4th highest K% + the 10th highest whiff rate in MLB. In [----] Toronto Blue Jays hitters had the lowest K% + the lowest whiff rate in MLB. For Detroit to take the next step offensively they'll need some internal improvement in those areas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984220016326385783)  2025-10-31T11:24Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements


"The MLB offseason just started but this week will be a big one for the Detroit Tigers. Does Jack Flaherty opt in for $20M in [----] If not does Detroit give him the $22M QO What about Gleyber Torres Those decisions will help shape the offseason and are due by Thursday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1984993351783829824)  2025-11-02T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Jack Flaherty is opting in so on paper Detroits rotation appears set heading into [--]. Would still expect them to add a SP via FA/trade. With other big holes to fill on the roster you wonder how much theyll be willing to spend on a SP. Someone like Dustin May could be a fit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1985856868376363495)  2025-11-04T23:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Dylan Cease 2025: [---] IP [----] ERA / [----] xFIP [----] K% [---] BB% .235 BAA [----] Chase% [----] Whiff% Jack Flaherty 2025: [---] IP [----] ERA / [----] xFIP [----] K% [---] BB% .238 BAA [----] Chase% [----] Whiff%"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1986047955501977855)  2025-11-05T12:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"If Gleyber Torres accepts the QO the Detroit Tigers payroll will be around $135-145M depending on some arbitration decisions. They could arguably use an impact SP an impact bat + [--] impact RPs. Assuming the payroll is around $175M or so they're going to need to get creative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1986893778662064130)  2025-11-07T20:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Cody Ponce could be an intriguing FA target for the Detroit Tigers. Last year in the KBO he posted a [----] ERA in [---] IP w/ a 36% K rate + 6% BB rate. He now sits in the mid 90s w/ the fastball + can touch higher w/ what appears to be a solid offering of off speed pitches"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1987529937947967742)  2025-11-09T14:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The market for Gleyber Torres may be bigger than expected. In [--] just [--] MLB teams had a wRC+ of [---] or higher from 2B. Just [--] got [--] fWAR or more. Unless Bo moves to 2B Gleyber is the only true starting 2B in FA. Kim Polanco + Arrez could fill in but may fit best elsewhere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1987639092142579907)  2025-11-09T21:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Bo Bichette vs Gleyber Torres 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1988385185327714543)  2025-11-11T23:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Tigers waiver claims Jack Little + Dugan Darnell have a few things in common. In '25 in AAA: [--]. Both relied on [--] seam splitter + slider [--]. Both had solid walk rates [--]. Both had solid chase rates [--]. Both kept HRs to a minimum [--]. Both had a 35% or higher whiff rate on the splitter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1988712807815426130)  2025-11-12T20:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Players comps arent easy especially for players with unique skill sets like Clark McGonigle and Briceo. Consider these to be optimistic comps (who doesnt need some optimism) and we may have more in depth explanations on the TMLR site later on if youre interested. (2/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1933608668257530047)  2025-06-13T19:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Gardner: .256/.342/.398 10.6% BB 18.8% K .142 ISO Pesky leadoff hitter w/ an all-fields approach value in the field and on the bases. Gardner got to some pop in his prime that Clark may not reach but MC may hit for a higher average. (3/11)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1933608749639610849)  2025-06-13T19:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Mookie Betts led all MLB shortstops in Defensive Runs Saved in [----]. He didnt play a single MLB inning at shortstop until [----] his age [--] season. Prior to [----] the last time he played shortstop professionally was for [--] minor league games in [----]. Unbelievable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1978991936393347434)  2025-10-17T01:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MPD269 @tigers Please know I'm all for spending as much $ as possible on the roster. Just trying to be realistic that there will be a limit. Detroit's '25 payroll was $155M. I'm basing the assumption on a $175M payroll that Chris Illitch seemed comfortable w/ in '25 based on the Bregman offer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979246869701128610)  2025-10-17T18:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@Lakersallthewa3 If they trade Skubal for anything less than Nolan McLean I'll never buy another Hot-N-Ready"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979267369206984837)  2025-10-17T19:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ScottUpham Totally agree that Tucker will likely be outside of the Tigers budget. We can debate about whether or not that should be the case but I do think that's the reality of the situation. It would be a lot cooler if it wasn't though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979280394282221991)  2025-10-17T20:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@haneuma74 Thank you that's great to know"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979360120363716724)  2025-10-18T01:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@PaleShroud @B_Lake007 @bythewaybro It may be a longshot. But this December [----] article from @EvanPetzold makes me think they will at least be in the mix. I also understand this was written [--] years ago but it's still encouraging https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/12/04/how-detroit-tigers-are-working-compete-top-japanese-players/71756068007/ https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2023/12/04/how-detroit-tigers-are-working-compete-top-japanese-players/71756068007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1979509232085922053)  2025-10-18T11:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@CarlPaulus Totally agree. As of today the '27 depth chart (in no order necessarily) would look something like this IMO: Reese Olson Troy Melton Jackson Jobe Keider Montero Sawyer Gipson-Long Jake Miller Andrew Sears Jaden Hamm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1980265326936781242)  2025-10-20T13:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Would have been a very interesting target for the Detroit Tigers if he was posted Several industry sources believe that the Yomiuri Giants will not post 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto after the season. Okamoto [--] is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball with [---] career home runs. Several industry sources believe that the Yomiuri Giants will not post 3B/1B Kazuma Okamoto after the season. Okamoto [--] is one of the best hitters in Japanese baseball with [---] career home runs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1980292930788348115)  2025-10-20T15:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JTDHCM @travisb388 I do think the Tigers will have to take a long look at that scenario if someone is willing to overpay. McLean would be an ideal target. Would also potentially free up more money to add to the roster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1980297993111929101)  2025-10-20T15:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@RobertMyers_BL Yes the character limit made it tough to include the other options for '26: Montero Gipson-Long Urquidy and potentially Jobe. Andrew Sears Jake Miller Jaden Hamm Troy Watson + perhaps a surprise breakout prospect or [--] could be options as well. I like the Mize idea as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1980360538942321049)  2025-10-20T19:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@DETTigerTruther Don't think that's a crazy idea at all. FA SPs are getting more + more expensive + I think there's more in the tank for Casey. His arbitration projection is $5.4M for '26 which would factor into the discussions. You do wonder if he'd be open to an extension being so close to FA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1980729078773871061)  2025-10-21T20:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ContainsPeanutz @tigersMLreport King has some of the highest upside of any of the FA SPs + you wonder if he may want to sign a short term deal after battling some injuries in '25. For a minute there it was looking a little shaky for JV; his ERA was [----] through 7/18. But from 7/19 on his ERA was down to 2.60"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1981817363684028678)  2025-10-24T20:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@DETTigerTruther @confusion_reign I like May specifically because IMO theres not only upside as a SP but he could be effective in the pen as well again if all [--] of the current rotation are healthy. Detroit used [--] SPs in [--] (not including openers). Having another talented pitcher that can start could help IMO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1985941790894010405)  2025-11-05T05:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@IYKbaseball @tigers I'm certainly not arguing their market value; it's clear that Cease will get much more on the open market for '26 + beyond. My point is that over the past [--] years they have performed fairly similarly. So having Flaherty for [--] yr/$20M is a good thing. I wouldn't mind having both"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1986127849552503074)  2025-11-05T17:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@IYKbaseball Id agree that a deal much longer than [--] years feels unexpected + an AAV much higher than the $20M range also feels unexpected. The overall point is hed be an upgrade for over half the league. There should be demand for a good 2B + the supply is very limited in the FA market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1987646582867513806)  2025-11-09T22:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@IYKbaseball Agree w/ almost all of that but I think there are teams where Gleyber would be way more of an upgrade over the next best option than that. Teams seem to be spending less on marginal upgrades recently but I think Gleyber would be a significant upgrade for several teams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1987654053837599229)  2025-11-09T22:50Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@IYKbaseball I dont think he would or should accept [--] years / $30M over the QO. I also feel like that would be the floor on his next deal. It becomes a lot more interesting of a decision if someone offers him [--] years / $45-55M which I think is certainly possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1987657814823587900)  2025-11-09T23:05Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"If Michael Soroka is open to being a RP he'd make for an interesting target for the Detroit Tigers. As a RP in '24: [--] IP [----] ERA [--] K% .189 BAA. His FB plays up by 2-3 MPH as a RP + he has a dominant slurve that could be used even more as a RP (35% use in '25 .209 xwOBA) Hearing from the GM Meetings that the reliever market could start moving in the next few hours with big names such as Edwin Daz Devin Williams Robert Surez Raisel Iglesias and Ryan Helsley. It was already a trend at the last trade deadline. Hearing from the GM Meetings that the reliever market could start moving in the next"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1989098377632772576)  2025-11-13T22:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Detroit Tigers should have some $ to spend this winter but w/ needs that arguably include an impact SP [--] impact RPs + an impact bat they're going to need to get creative via FA + trade. One way to do that is by targeting some under the radar free agents. Here are [--] ideas .@joe_rampe writes up [--] Targets for the Detroit Tigers for free agency https://t.co/crhFbaPsK6 .@joe_rampe writes up [--] Targets for the Detroit Tigers for free agency https://t.co/crhFbaPsK6"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1990030599210361227)  2025-11-16T12:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Jake Miller is the most interesting [--] man roster / Rule [--] decision the Tigers have IMO. He's battled injuries but has solid stuff + command + in '24 he was statistically one of the best SPs in MiLB. Detroit lacks SP depth. A non-contender could easily take a R5 flyer on him"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1990532972630470937)  2025-11-17T21:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In [----] Gleyber Torres had the 5th highest xwOBA of any FA hitter available this offseason. Torres clearly wasn't going to get $22M/year on the open market for multiple years but paying a premium in AAV for a shorter (and less of a financial) commitment can be good business"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1990915823909720504)  2025-11-18T22:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@WayneGilesJr I do think theyll be active in the relief market. Maybe not at the very top of the free agent market but could certainly see them targeting two RPs from the next tier down or targeting one via FA and one via trade"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1992240132687360119)  2025-11-22T14:33Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Just finished a Detroit Tigers top prospect list for fun + I legitimately think there are over [--] prospects in the system that are at minimum interesting. They wont all pan out of course + our definitions of interesting may differ. But theres a lot of talent in Detroits org"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1992767382516052082)  2025-11-24T01:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"2025 was an odd year for Detroit Tigers MiLB SPs but there's still a lot of talent esp at the lower levels. The '25 draft class has a lot of upside as does Kelvis Salcedo Owen Hall Lucas Elissalt Jhonan Coba Ethan Schiefelbein Jatnk Diaz Zach Swanson Paul Wilson + more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1993466016874348695)  2025-11-25T23:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Today Im thankful for the @tigersMLreport crew. @rogcastbaseball + @ChrisBrown0914 have busy personal lives but still find time to run one of the best baseball sites around. Chris + Rogelio provide an invaluable resource to Detroit Tigers fans and are two awesome human beings"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994086690399387842)  2025-11-27T16:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Detroit Tigers are set up pretty well w/ SP depth. Skubal Olson Flaherty Mize + Melton are a good start + Montero SGL Watson Miller Sears Madden Hamm Jobe + others could factor in as well. There's some depth but Detroit could still use another high impact SP IMO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994424426557792439)  2025-11-28T15:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@JulianGuilarte1 I'd be on board w/ Michael King. The trade market is hard to predict but it feels like there won't be a ton of movement there. Looking at the FA SPs IMO there are only a handful of true upgrades over what the Tigers have currently. King Valdez Surez Imai + possibly Gallen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994426810575069366)  2025-11-28T15:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@MSmithDetroit I definitely see your point here Mike. I mentioned this in a different reply but my overall point is that instead of shopping for #5 type depth SPs Detroit should be aiming higher. As you mentioned it would have an impact on depth also including allowing more development time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994434317661954492)  2025-11-28T15:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"A few others that could factor in include Kenny Serwa + Lael Lockhart Jr. Like Andrew Sears showed last year development isn't always linear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994437821118005250)  2025-11-28T16:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@BrianJYoung1 Can totally understand that also. SGL + Madden have some interesting pitches + have flashed solid command so IMO there could be something there w/ both. Ideally the Tigers would have more proven SP depth but I do think there's a lot of intriguing SPs that could step up in '26"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994524480874725443)  2025-11-28T21:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Winter Meetings are coming up + the Detroit Tigers payroll is currently $140M. Detroit has a clear need for [--] backend RPs + IMO could use an impact SP + hitter also. We'll see if the Tigers agree but w/ each of those needs costing $25M/yr in FA trades may be necessary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994760521355268373)  2025-11-29T13:29Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@tigermike1975 @TerryPaczas @may867557 Totally understand where you both are coming from. The track record of the FO so far has included being pretty risk-averse. Harris + co have done a lot of good for the org but being more aggressive in building the MLB roster is the next step. Hopefully they take it this winter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1994822702889414786)  2025-11-29T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Ty Madden was off the radar in '25 due to an injury but could certainly factor into the Tigers plans for '26. In '24 Madden developed a splitter he used 15% of the time + batters had just a .181 xwOBA against it w/ a 44% whiff rate. His slider also generated a 40% whiff rate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1995634001558864252)  2025-12-01T23:19Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"What are the priorities for the Detroit Tigers heading into the Winter Meetings Here are our best guesses: Our [----] Detroit Tigers Winter Meetings Preview. https://t.co/3Z8WkGUdOu Our [----] Detroit Tigers Winter Meetings Preview. https://t.co/3Z8WkGUdOu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1997413547769282925)  2025-12-06T21:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@Mbrfosterchild Totally agree that more needs done. Another backend swing + miss RP (or 2) feels like the bare minimum + IMO an impact SP + impact hitter should be on the agenda also. Not sure theyll be able to accomplish all that but my main point is bringing those guys back is a good start"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1998956342594384052)  2025-12-11T03:21Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"@bythewaybro To me its good to have those [--] back. Gleyber fits a need as a RH hitter w/ plate discipline + some pop + IMO will be better in [--] if hes healthy all yr. I also think Flaherty will be better in [--]. They can get better internally overall but still need to add external impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/1998964892406268089)  2025-12-11T03:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@ER_FAN1280 Thats a fair point. I used the MLBTR arbitration projections to get to that $170M number. While those are just projections MLBTR usually does a good job estimating those every year. So that $170M estimate could certainly be off one way or another but it should be fairly close"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2000215769141911760)  2025-12-14T14:46Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Jansen Vest Finnegan Holton + Hurter provide a solid core for Detroits bullpen. Could still use more swing + miss though. Two interesting internal options: Ty Madden + Dylan Smith. Each have a splitter + slider that get whiffs. Tanner Kohlhepp is another high upside option"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2000309944932044811)  2025-12-14T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"So much can change but thinking ahead to the 2nd half of [--] this could be a fun lineup for Detroit: Dingler C Torkelson 1B Torres 2B McGonigle SS Keith 3B Greene LF Meadows CF Clark RF Carpenter DH Infield D may be iffy outfield D would be plus. A lot of upside offensively"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2001089144349499767)  2025-12-17T00:36Z [----] followers, 11.5K engagements


"If youre a Detroit Tigers fan + arent doing so already please consider giving yourself an early holiday gift by following @MSmithDetroit. Mike is the former Director of Baseball Ops for the Tigers + not enough ppl know hes on here IMO. Awesome person + awesome Twitter follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2001758947800142076)  2025-12-18T20:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Theres no doubt the Tigers could use a big bat. One thing Detroit does have currently is depth. With the versatility of the roster + guys on the way the Tigers have multiple viable options all around the diamond. Not everyone will be great in [--]. Depth helps cover for that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2003617533337706950)  2025-12-24T00:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A lack of external additions makes it easy to think Detroits lineup in [--] will look the same as it did in [--]. Among others here are [--] reasons it may not 1) A healthy Parker Meadows 2) A healthy Matt Vierling 3) Colt Keith as a 3B option all yr 4) Kevin McGonigle 5) Max Clark"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2010867948479480164)  2026-01-13T00:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@deeptocenter @confusion_reign That being said if Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker is willing to come here on a short term high AAV deal sign me up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2010897655170318665)  2026-01-13T02:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"@SpartanFourLife You may be right on all points Lets hope for the sake of the team that youre not though 😏. The Tigers will be in much better shape if even a few of these guys can contribute. Im hopeful on all [--] but thats just one opinion we will have to see what happens"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2011181311965478954)  2026-01-13T20:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Parker Meadows debuted 8/21/23 spent 1/3 of [--] in AAA + was hurt for most of 25; limiting him to [---] career PAs [--] less than Riley Greene had in [--] alone. In that time: [--] wRC+ [---] fWAR. If Meadows is healthy + hits close to his career wRC+ in [--] he could be worth 3+ WAR"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2013035599859482925)  2026-01-18T23:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Boras/Skubal had a perfect opportunity to try to re-set arbitration for SPs + took it rightfully so. Detroit had analysts spend a lot of time on an offer that's in line w/ reputable estimates w/ no incentive to low-ball when it could cost millions. IMO both sides are reasonable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2014132624189522028)  2026-01-22T00:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"@deeptocenter @confusion_reign Detroit seems (IMO rightfully) hesitant to trade their top prospects so unless they deal [--] of their best MLB players a high impact trade is hard to pull off. The top of this FA class of hitters is good but due to age or performance reasons they mostly all have marks also"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2010896639007801714)  2026-01-13T02:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The Detroit Baseball Dinner was incredible. A sincere thank you to the great @Lynn_Henning for all he did to make it happen. Special thanks to @MSmithDetroit also for being awesome + letting a fairly socially awkward person (pictured below) latch on for a portion of the evening Thanks to Dan Petry Johnny Kane Dave Chilton Mike Smith and the Tigers and Dave Scott for enabling Jahmai Jones to appear via Zoom Saturday night in all of his eloquence (after weather knocked out his flight) at a splendid Detroit Baseball Dinner. Bravo gents and thanks. Thanks to Dan Petry Johnny Kane Dave Chilton"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2016660521513111790)  2026-01-28T23:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"During the pandemic it was understandable to look out for yourself first. Emily Waldon did the opposite. Not only did she raise nearly $15k for minor leaguers who werent getting paid she also helped [--] players find jobs. If youre able please follow her example by donating My sweet friend put this together to help take the edge off expenses. Everything is appreciated. https://t.co/JIOvVET1MF My sweet friend put this together to help take the edge off expenses. Everything is appreciated. https://t.co/JIOvVET1MF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/joe_rampe/status/2017402816776573049)  2026-01-31T01:01Z [----] followers, 39.1K engagements

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