Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg As New General Manager
1 year agoThe Detroit Tigers are hiring Jeff Greenberg as their new general manager on Thursday, according to sources. Greenberg, who is currently an associate GM with the Chicago Blackhawks, worked with Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris with the Chicago Cubs and will be his No. 2 guy in Detroit moving forward. The 37-year-old will be the 20th GM in the 123-year history of the organization, dating back to 1901. Before working for the Blackhawks, Greenberg spent 11 seasons with the Cubs, including his final three seasons as an assistant GM. He also held roles as director of pro scouting and baseball operations and director of baseball operations. He played a key role for the Cubs that helped them scout and develop talent that led to five playoff appearances during his tenure, including a World Series title in 2016.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan