Detroit Tigers Minor League Notes

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...spect-rankings-scouting-reports-carlos-guzman
2019 BYB Tigers prospect #28: Carlos Guzman is one of the fastest risers in the system.
The third-baseman turned starting pitcher will look to expand upon a successful 2018 campaign this season.
BYBTB

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...line-reed-garrett-kyle-funkhouser-daz-cameron
Here are 5 Tigers prospects expected to make their MLB debut in 2019.
These young Tigers should get their first opportunity in the majors this season.
BYBTB

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Ar...l-BS-Podcast-New-Years-Resolutions-127585252/
Tigs Town Bourbon and Baseball BS Podcast: New Year's Resolutions. 80 minutes.

Mark and Paul are back after the holidays and ready to talk 2019 baseball!
The TigsTown duo discusses New Year's resolutions and how they don't actually do them, if we should expect any further big league additions between now and spring training getting under way, and an overview of the 2019 TigsTown Top 50, including how strong the farm system actually is, and a deep dive into the prospects in the top ten.


Topics explored:
Mark does in fact occasionally drink bourbon, while Paul's spouse wins the award for Best Christmas present from a significant other.

New Year's resolutions, except neither Paul nor Mark (nor Roger) do them.

The free agent market is moving slower than molasses, and it's bad for baseball.

The Tigers MIGHT sign a catcher, but don't expect much more between now and pitchers and catchers reporting.

The farm system is obviously better - but how much?

A deep dive into the top ten, including Mark wanting everyone to know that Casey Mize is a future star.

Mark also thinks Parker Meadows is poised to breakout, while Paul is excited about Wenceel Perez (aka the kiss of death for any prospect).

Reader/listener question from @jfvillarreal on Twitter: How does the Tigers player development and tools used compare to other organizations.

 

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https://www.mlive.com/whitecaps/201...of-tigers-expected-for-whitecaps-banquet.html
Ron Gardenhire among big group of Tigers expected for Whitecaps banquet.
Mlive

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...ect-rankings-scouting-reports-kingston-liniak
2019 BYBTB Tigers Prospect #27: Kingston Liniak will be worth the wait.
The outfielder will take a long time to develop, but his ceiling is huge.

 

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https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2019/01/tigers-prospect-gregory-soto-suspended.html
Tigers prospect Gregory Soto suspended.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...it-tigers-gregory-soto-suspension/2553157002/
Detroit Tigers prospect Gregory Soto suspended 20 games by MLB.
Freep

https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...y-soto-suspended-20-games-detrimental-conduct
Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto suspended for 20 games.
The suspension will begin at the start of the 2019 season.
BYBTB

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...ect-rankings-scouting-reports-dustin-peterson
2019 BYB Tigers prospect #26: Dustin Peterson could provide nice outfield depth for Detroit.
Peterson will receive a chance to prove himself in the Tigers? outfield this season.
BYBTB

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/mlb-pipelines-2019-all-defense-team/c-302607774
MLB Pipeline's 2019 All-Defense Team. Jake Rogers here.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...ct-rankings-scouting-reports-wilkel-hernandez
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #25: RHP Wilkel Hernandez may have been a trade steal for Detroit.
Hernandez was an afterthought when the Tigers acquired him, but he might pan out after all.
BYBTB

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Ar...ter-Ball-16-113-Ulrich-and-No-Play-127805525/
Winter Ball: Ulrich and No Play.
TigsTown

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/2019-top-10-right-handed-pitching-prospects/c-302651350
Top 10 RHP prospects. Mize here.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...-farm-system-prospects-casey-mize-jake-rogers
Detroit Tigers Minor League Tracker Podcast: Organizational Breakdown with Kevin Cenna & Brandon Day.
A periodic look at the Detroit Tigers organization from rookie ball to the majors. 71 minutes.

On this information-packed episode, Kenon Carter and Brandon Day of Bless You Boys welcome special guest consultant, Kevin Cenna, to get some outside perspective on the Tigers? organizational structure and philosophy:

Nicholas Castellanos?s recent 2019 contract and discussion of his future with the team.
Niko Goodrum and Jeimer Candelario as potential building blocks.
Matthew Boyd as a staple in the rotation beyond 2019.
How will the Tigers overcome the lack of impact bats in the organizational pipeline?
Listener questions including Mize vs. Bart and Avila?s pitching-focused draft strategy.
Jake Rogers, Christian Stewart, Isaac Paredes, Dawel Lugo, and more!

 

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https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-take-major-league-baseball-draft/2591270002/
10 players the Tigers could take at No. 5 overall in 2019 Major League Baseball draft.
Detnews

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...prospect-rankings-scouting-reports-derek-hill
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #24: Derek Hill is on his last legs as a prospect.
Hill has not progressed much since the Tigers drafted him in 2014, but the raw talent remains.
BYBTB

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-inbox-where-will-top-prospects-rank/c-302813028
Inbox: How will Detroit's prospects stack up?
Beat reporter Jason Beck answers Tigers fans' questions.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...ospect-rankings-scouting-reports-gregory-soto
2019 BYBTB Tigers Prospect #23: LHP Gregory Soto needs to perform in 2019.
After an underwhelming year, Soto has to find a way to channel the successes he had in 2017.

 

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https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/top-prospect-defenders-in-each-farm-system/c-302806510
30 best defensive prospects -- 1 for each team.
Tigers official site

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...pect-rankings-scouting-reports-anthony-castro
2019 BYB Tigers Prospect #22: Anthony Castro will have to fight for a rotation spot this year.
Castro has quietly continued to progress but he?ll be put to the test in 2019.
BYBTB

 

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https://247sports.com/mlb/tigers/Ar...-the-Booth-Other-Prospect-Rankings-127958498/
SRD Podcast: Shep in the Booth, Other Prospect Rankings. 95 minutes.
TigsTown

Chris and Roger discuss Matt Shepard talking over play-by-play duties for the Tigers on Fox Sports Detroit, and a couple other evaluations of the Tigers farm system and their prospects.

-The Tigers have a new man in the booth in Matt Shepard.

-Our Inside The Numbers discuss the amount of MLB clubs that prefer trading to signing free agents and the power within the Tigers system.

-The Good, Bad and Ugly covered Tigers prospects who got some praise from Baseball America and the ugly this week was..super ugly.

Dave Eddy from Prospects1500.com joined us in the second segment to talk about his top 50 Tigers, fantasy wise, and how he came up with the list.

-The off-season trickle continues.

 

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https://www.blessyouboys.com/2019/1...rospect-rankings-scouting-reports-logan-shore
2019 BYBTB Tigers Prospect #21: RHP Logan Shore could push his way into the starting rotation.
Shore is an accomplished college pitcher whose quick rise to the majors was delayed by injury.