Javier Báez, Detroit Tigers agree to six-year deal: Roundtable reaction from The Athletic’s MLB writers

Javier Báez is headed to Detroit on a six-year, $140 million deal. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager have already signed for big money. Bézo struggled in the shortened 2020 season, but he did win a Gold Glove. He was traded from the Cubs to the Mets in 2021. He led the National League with 184 strikeouts and has a career .307 on-base percentage.

The weather would have been 25 degrees warmer if Opening Day 2021 had been on May 8 instead of April 1.

The 2021 Detroit Tigers were 9-24 before May 8. If that had been Opening Day, they would have been 6 1/2 games behind the Orioles. They would've outwitted the A's, Reds, Phillies, Mets, Padres, Indians, etc. by going 68-61 in their last 129 games.

Javy Báez has signed a six-year contract with the Detroit Tigers. The Athletic's MLB writers are excited about the prospect of the team becoming a contender in the AL Central. The team has already signed Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene and Eduardo Rodriguez.

Javier Baez, 28, has signed a six-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. Báez is an elite defensive player with range to both sides and a strong arm. He hit 31 home runs last year, but he had an on-base percentage of .319 and an NL-leading 184 strikeouts.

Javier Báez signed a six-year contract with the Detroit Tigers. Baez's 3.6 fWAR last season would have made him the best player on the Tigers, but he chased pitches 44.3 percent of the time and led the NL in strikeouts.

Javier Báez has agreed to a six-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. The Athletic's MLB writers discuss the deal.

Javier Báez has agreed to a six-year deal with the Detroit Tigers. Béez gives Detroit some quality infield defense and a significant power bat. The Tigers are rebuilding after a 77-win season.

Javier Báez has signed a six-year contract with Detroit Tigers worth $140 million. Béez's offensive and defensive skills are not guaranteed, but his defensive utility and versatility impressed Detroit enough to sign him. The Athletic's MLB writers discuss the contract.

Báez is an exciting player but his walk-to-strikeout ratio is going to remain a problem. He swung at more pitches outside the zone than any other qualified hitter last season.

Javier Báez has signed a six-year contract with the Detroit Tigers. He was close to signing a long-term contract extension with Chicago before the pandemic. The contract is roughly eight years and more than $160 million. He won his first Gold Glove last season.