At Winter Meetings, the Tigers emphasize a coaching staff focused on development

The Detroit Tigers have made some changes to their farm system in the last five years. They have added a lot of talent to the coaching staff. The team is also modernizing its medical and strength staffs.   The goal is to create an organization with a more cohesive process. It's too early to tell if the changes will make a difference. But it seems like the team believes in their staff and believes it will help players.  The team has a manager in A.J. Hinch, a pitching coach in Chris Fetter and a possible future manager George Lombard.

The Tigers are focusing on developing their young players. They are also interested in free agents. The team is trying to build a competitive team while leaving room for young talent. The Tigers will try to attract free agent players in 2023. It's unclear how they will construct the roster. Their development-oriented coaching staff is a key part of their strategy. Avila and team CEO Christopher Ilitch talked about a sustainable winner approach. Harris hopes to bring young and competitive players together. He believes the message has been well received by the players they are pursuing. His team will focus on bringing young, competitive and developing players at the same time.

Trea Turner and Justin Verlander signed with the Phillies and Mets respectively. The Tigers are at Winter Meetings. They are interested in the trade and free agent markets. Matthew Boyd's signing is still in progress.   The team is focusing on development at the Winter Meeting.

Harris wants to invest in youth. The Tigers need to sign more starting pitchers after the Boyd deal is completed. At Winter Meetings, the Tigers emphasize a coaching staff focused on development.

Gary Jones will be the Tigers' third-base coach next season. The team has one remaining staff opening and is still talking to a few potential candidates. Jeimer Candelario left the team in November and signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Nationals. Kyle Funkhouser is a free agent and the club might have conversations with him. Relief pitcher Brendan White was added to the 40-man roster in Novemeber. He will probably be selected in the Rule 5 draft.