The Detroit Tigers went from being a rebuilding team with low postseason odds to clinching the third wild-card spot and making a surprising run in the playoffs. Despite their success, there are areas for improvement such as first base production and finding a reliable second starter behind their dominant pitcher, Tarik Skubal. The team faces decisions on players like Javier Báez, who underperformed, and may need to consider moving on from him to make room for emerging talent. With top prospects like Jackson Jobe and Jace Jung ready to contribute, the Tigers have a promising future but will need to address their offseason shopping list and potentially increase their payroll to remain competitive. The Tigers had an exciting second-half run to the postseason and are now looking to improve the team by exploring an extension with Skubal. The goal is to avoid 2024 becoming an outlier and ensure continued success in the future. Moving forward, the team is focused on taking necessary steps to maintain their competitive edge.
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The Texas Rangers signed Joc Pederson, a lefty-swinging designated hitter, to a two-year, $37 million deal with an opt-out option after the first season. Pederson, coming off a career-best season with the Diamondbacks, brings strong offensive capabilities to the team, expected to platoon as DH. With a career OPS+ of 119 and 209 home runs, Pederson adds valuable hitting prowess to the Rangers lineup. the provided text for me to summarize. Full Article
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