Returns last year were quite poor Albert Pujols Jersey , but he’ll have another opportunity this year."Perhaps no one in the Detroit Tigers’ system has exemplified that as much as Dawel Lugo. His selection to play in the 2018 Futures Game illustrated that some still believe Lugo is a quality infield prospect with a bright future in Detroit. Others believe there are holes in his game that players simply don’t grow out of, and he will ultimately top out with the unfortunate label of being a “4A player”. At Bless You Boys, our meager optimism waned during a bleak 2018 campaign, but Lugo still checks in at #15 on our Top 30 Prospect List. While his chances of reaching his ceiling as a decent regular now appear pretty bleak, expect the Tigers to give him every opportunity to produce some value at the major league level. BackgroundJuly 18, 2017. That’s the day the Tigers dealt JD Martinez to Arizona for three infield prospects — an 18-year old speedy lottery ticket in Jose King, a 21-year old glove-first shortstop in Sergio Alcantara, and a 22-year old former shortstop with blossoming power in Dawel Lugo.Lugo, from Bani, Dominican Republic, had originally signed with the Toronto Blue Jays as a 16-year old in 2011. He played exclusively shortstop in his first four professional seasons, and while the arm played just fine http://www.stlouiscardinalsteamshop.com/authentic-marcell-ozuna-jersey , he didn’t display the necessary range to stick around at short in the upper levels of the minors. After being dealt to Arizona in a post-waiver deadline trade for Cliff Pennington in 2015, Lugo played out the season at short but was converted to a third baseman the following spring. He had a bit of a breakout season in 2016, when he mashed 13 taters for Visalia in the high-A California League, and four more upon being promoted to Double-A Mobile, finishing with an .831 OPS across both levels. time to time. If he can eliminate years of bad habits in the batter’s box, which seems to be a dwindling possibility, Lugo’s ceiling is that of an everyday second baseman and top of the order threat. Otherwise, he is headed down a similar path to that of teammate and fellow Dominican native, Ronny Rodriguez. Rodriguez has suffered from the same crippling lack of patience at the plate, himself posting a 4.1% walk rate in 3,300+ plate appearances. The result is a talented Triple-A player who is just hoping to catch on in a utility role somewhere. Lugo seems very likely to follow in those footsteps. The Tigers will probably give Lugo plenty of opportunities this year. However, by season’s end Roger Maris Jersey , there may be a lot more competition in the middle infield department. If it’s going to happen for Lugo, it needs to happen now. We will just have to wait and see if there’s any helium left in that balloon. Camden Chat needs writers, Jackson is playing everywhere and you should go get free Italian ice."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Commentary & AnalysisOrioles ProspectsOrioles Game RecapsOrioles News and RumorsCamdencastBird DroppingsWednesday Bird Droppings: Where it’s the first day of springNew,557commentsCamden Chat needs writers, Jackson is playing everywhere and you should go get free Italian ice.EDTShareTweetShareShareWednesday Bird Droppings: Where it’s the first day of springDouglas DeFelice-USA TODAY SportsGood morning, Birdland!There is Orioles baseball on TV tonight! It’s almost like the actual regular season. The O’s will host the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium. First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. Dylan Bundy pitches for the good guys, Rick Porcello for the other guys.It’s also the first day of spring! Although the forecast says that temperatures will just barely reach the 50’s in the Baltimore area today. That’s far from the ideal environment for you to enjoy some free Rita’s, as is our natural born right. We’ll just have to take what we can for now. Before you know it, it will be 90 degrees and the air will feel like one big blanket as the Orioles lose 100+ games. by position. So far, they have published their first base, second base and third base rankings. The Orioles have been ranked 30th, 30th and 29th Matt Carpenter Jersey , respectively. Oh yeah, it’s gonna be a good season.Inbox: How does Escobar fit into Orioles’ plans? - MLB.comHe fits almost perfectly! He’s a cheap veteran that won’t help the Orioles win many games, but also won’t embarrass himself on the field. He’s not going to be the most exciting member of the roster, but that’s not why the team invited him to Sarasota in the first place.Cancellation delays outfield plans for Jackson - School of RochI have to say that Drew Jackson is one of the players left in major league camp that I’m looking forward to seeing in person this season. His defensive flexibility and athleticism are, of course, cool traits. Plus he has put up good offensive numbers (.333/.370/.429) this spring, albeit against mediocre competition. Orioles Prospect Primer: Diaz in tow - MiLB.comThere’s no new information here, especially if you follow the O’s minor league system fairly closely. One semi-surprising little note at the bottom is that the writer believes Keegan Akin is the club’s current non-top 100 prospect with the best chance to be in the top 100 by the end of 2019.I would have thought Grayson Rodriguez was set to do that with a strong showing at Delmarva, but the older Akin could leapfrog him in the minds of scouts.Orioles birthdays and historyIs it your birthday? Happy birthday!Infielder Manny Alexander turns 48 years old. Alexander spent parts of four seasons with the O’s between 1992 and 1996. Fan favorite catcher Chris Hoiles celebrates his 54th. Hoiles hit .262/.366/.467 and hit 151 home runs as the team’s backstop from 1989 through 1998. Outfielder Mike Young is 59. He earned some Rookie of the Year buzz during the 1984 season when he hit .252/.355/.431 with 17 home runs. Finally, Paul Mirabella is turning 65. The southpaw spent just three games in Baltimore; all cam during the 1983 season1995 - The Orioles cancel the rest of their spring training games as the players work stoppage continues and the team refuses to use replacement players