Detroit Tigers Minor League Notes

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https://www.mlb.com/news/tigers-prospect-rogers-poised-for-breakout/c-266642728?tid=151437456
Catching prospect Jake Rogers brings a lot to like.
Lesser-touted prospect in Verlander trade has impressed Astros, Tigers alike.
Tigers official site

 

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NEWSY STUFF (MICHIGAN EDITION)

Mike Hessman and Ken Schnacke are the newest members of the International League Hall of Fame. Hessman, currently the hitting coach for Detroit?s Double-A affiliate, is minor league baseball?s all-time home run leader (433), and he also holds the International League record, with 288. Schnacke, the president and general manager of the Columbus Clippers, has been with the club since 1977.

The Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens have extended their player development contract through the 2020 season. The team whose logo adorned Corporal Klinger?s cap has been the Motown club?s Triple-A affiliate since 1987.

The West Michigan Whitecaps, the Tigers low-A affiliate, are planning to employ a live organist for games at Fifth Third Ballpark this coming season. Auditions will he held on March 3.

Fangraphs

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...ngs-victor-reyes-scouting-report-rule-5-draft
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #18: OF Victor Reyes could be a savvy Rule 5 pick-up.
Reyes doesn?t have a high ceiling, but could be a useful fourth outfielder for the Tigers.
BYBTB

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Article/WezBlog-Top-100s-Show-Promise-and-Room-to-Improve-115271929
WezBlog: Top 100?s Show Promise and Room to Improve.
Outlets released their version of the top 100 prospects in baseball.
These rankings show how the Tigers are moving the needle, but still have so much room to grow.
TigsTown

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Ar...cts-Top-Tools-Best-Starter-Fastball-115236140
Drafting for Dummies: Part 1 - Detroit Tigers Rebuilding Guide.
TigsTown is here with a handy guide to picking first overall that will have you back on your feet and contending for titles in no time at all!
TigsTown

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-2018-top-30-prospects-list-led-by-perez/c-266793360
Perez leads revamped Tigers Top 30 Prospects list.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...-prospect-rankings-sandy-baez-scouting-report
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #17: RHP Sandy Baez is probably headed for the bullpen.
Baez has a huge fastball, but his secondary stuff is lacking.
BYBTB

 

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http://www.mlive.com/tigers/index.ssf/2018/02/tigers_pitching_prospects.html#incart_river_index
Tigers' top pitching prospects hope to lead way in team's rebirth.
Mlive

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ental-approach-pays-tigers-cameron/110687384/
Better mental approach pays off for Tigers? Daz Cameron.
Detnews

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...ngs-jairo-labourt-scouting-report-david-price
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #16: LHP Jairo Labourt takes aim at a major league role.
Labourt rocketed to the majors in 2017, but it?ll take much more command to stick there.
BYBTB

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Ar...The-Detroit-Tigers-Rebuilding-Guide-115413713
Drafting for Dummies: Part 2 - Detroit Tigers Rebuilding Guide.
Continuing with part two, the draft guide dives into what are the safest and riskiest picks to make, and who are the best positions to target if you want a big league payoff.
TigsTown

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...ngs-grayson-long-scouting-report-justin-upton
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #15: RHP Grayson Long is more than just a trade thrown-in.
Acquired in the Justin Upton trade, Long has true big league upside.
BYBTB

 

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https://motorcitybengals.com/2018/02/23/detroit-tigers-prospect-report-kyle-funkhouser/
Detroit Tigers Prospect Report: Kyle Funkhouser.
MCBTB

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...aac-paredes-19-has-advanced-skills/110833368/
Budding Tigers star Isaac Paredes, 19, has ?advanced? skills.
Detnews

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...am-mcmillan-scouting-report-catchers-scouting
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #14: The Tigers invested heavily in Sam McMillan.
The Florida teenager has the raw tools to develop into a starting catcher.
BYBTB

 

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https://detroitsportsnation.com/det...gers-farm-system-emily-waldon/02-2018/102568/
The State of the Detroit Tigers farm system with Emily Waldon.
DSN

 

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https://www.minorleagueball.com/2018/2/26/17053214/detroit-tigers-organization-discussion
Detroit Tigers organization discussion.
Let?s talk about baseball in the Motor City.
MinorLeagueBall

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...-swath-through-tigers-crowded-pool/110893812/
Cam Gibson looks to cut swath through Tigers? crowded OF pool.
Detnews

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...handed-bat-may-ticket-tigers-eaves/110952402/
Left-handed bat may be ticket for Tigers? Eaves.
Detnews

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2018/2...-prospect-rankings-dawel-lugo-scouting-report
2018 BYB Tigers prospect #13: Dawel Lugo?s transition to second base is going better than expected.
However, Lugo?s ceiling will be determined by how well he develops at the plate.
BYBTB