Tigers extend Hinch's contract, showing continued faith.

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00:00Welcome to this exciting update about the Detroit Tigers.

00:04The Detroit Tigers have announced an extension of manager A.J. Hinch's contract, as confirmed

00:09by Scott Harris, the president of baseball operations, during a press conference held

00:13at the conclusion of the season.

00:15The specific details of the contract extension were not made public.

00:19Harris stated, We extended A.J. earlier in the year.

00:23I truly enjoy collaborating with A.J. and believe he is among the top managers in the

00:27sport.

00:28We have proactively extended his contract twice because we want him to remain with

00:32us for as long as he desires, and I hope to work alongside him for as long as possible.

00:37This was one of the simplest discussions I've had, as he also wants to be here.

00:42We are both optimistic about the future of this organization, and take pride in what we

00:47have accomplished together over the past three years.

00:50This announcement comes almost five years after Hinch was initially hired by the Tigers, following

00:55the conclusion of the 2020 World Series, under the leadership of then-general manager Al Avila.

01:01Not only has Hinch managed to navigate a significant restructuring within the front office, but he

01:06has also flourished in his collaboration with Harris.

01:09A.J. Hinch recently extended his contract after the 2023 season, marking their first complete

01:15season together.

01:16He has now managed the Detroit Tigers for the same number of seasons as he did with the Houston

01:21Astros. As a former catcher for the Tigers, Hinch has a managerial record of 394 wins and

01:27416 losses, .486, with the team, which includes consecutive playoff appearances and victories

01:34in the Wild Cards series.

01:36Over his 12-year managerial career which spans across Arizona, Houston, and Detroit, he has

01:41achieved a total record of 964 wins and 868 losses, 526.

01:47Hinch currently holds the eighth position on the Tigers' all-time list for managerial wins

01:53and has the potential to move up to sixth place next year by surpassing Del Baker, who

01:59recorded 417 wins from 1933 to 1942, and Ty Cobb, who achieved 479 wins from 1921 to 1926.

02:12Hinch expressed his commitment to the team, stating,

02:14I've been in this chair for a long time, not just the managing chair in Detroit, but across

02:18the league. I've been asked many times about contracts and commitments. I'm incredibly

02:22happy to be in Detroit, and I take great pride in being the manager here. I enjoy working with

02:27Scott, and when I was approached again for an extension, my response was an immediate

02:31yes.

02:33When you find yourself in an environment that both challenges and fulfills you, it naturally

02:38draws you in.

02:39I felt honored and excited about the opportunity. After a conversation with my wife, I quickly

02:45returned to Scott with a resounding yes, and we moved forward. During the season, it can

02:50be difficult to reflect on your personal situation, which is why both Scott and I agreed that we

02:55should proceed without dwelling on it. My focus is on the players. The Tigers maintain a policy

03:00of not disclosing contract details for non-playing staff.

03:04Hinch has been collaborating with the same coaching team for the last two seasons.

03:07At the press conference on Monday, there was no update regarding whether the Tigers would

03:11keep all their coaches for the upcoming year, as discussions are scheduled for this week.

03:16Hinch mentioned,

03:17We haven't had a comprehensive discussion about the staff yet. We will, and as we do with

03:22everything, we will assess every possible avenue for improvement. I believe our staff

03:26has...

03:26We have addressed many of the challenges we faced, and we are actively implementing various

03:30strategies that are advancing this major league team. Our efforts include fostering a strong

03:35connection with the minor leagues, and establishing an environment that allows young players to

03:39feel both comfortable and challenged. Overall, I believe we are in a positive position, but

03:44it is essential for us to evaluate our entire group thoroughly. We will be conducting that

03:48debriefing. What are your thoughts on this contract extension and the team's future? Go Tigers!

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