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Tigers, David Lough Agree To Minor League Deal

By Connor Byrne | February 7, 2017 at 3:02pm CDT

The Tigers have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder David Lough, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com (Twitter link).

Lough, 31, spent last year with the Phillies and Marlins organizations. All 79 of his major league plate appearances came with Philadelphia, which designated him for assignment June 2 after he hit .239/.342/.313 there and .270/.331/.365 in 139 PAs with its Triple-A affiliate. Lough also struggled with Miami’s Triple-A club, albeit over a mere 32 PAs, with a .200/.226/.267 line.

In 820 trips to the plate with the Royals, Orioles and Phillies, the lefty-swinging Lough has batted .254/.300/.371 while garnering time at all three outfield spots. Detroit has two proven corner outfielders in Justin Upton and J.D. Martinez, but its only center field options – Tyler Collins, Mikie Mahtook, JaCoby Jones and Anthony Gose – haven’t established themselves. Neither has corner outfield reserve Steven Moya, so Lough could perhaps find his way to the Tigers’ bench at some point this year.

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  1. SamFuldsFive

    8 years ago

    Pretty good chance for him there, considering how weak their OF is up the middle.

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    • Monkey’s Uncle

      8 years ago

      I don’t remember how Lough’s defense is in CF, but he’s a hustle guy who will do whatever it takes and I could easily see him making it in Detroit.

      By the way, I love your screen name, Sam

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  2. mace27

    8 years ago

    Anyone know why his Twitter account is suspended? (@DLOrioles)

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    • tigerfan4ever

      8 years ago

      Maybe because he’s not an Oriole anymore?

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    • SamFuldsFive

      8 years ago

      For supporting Trump.

      Reply
  3. stymeedone

    8 years ago

    What a waste of a signing. No Power. No Speed. No Hit tool. No OBA tool. Who would you use this guy as a pinch hitter for? Romine plays both infield and OF with a touch of speed and not much else. I would rather see him in CF than Lough. Why Avila can’t find any decent depth options is frustrating.

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    • tigerfan4ever

      8 years ago

      Minor league signing, it doesn’t cost a roster spot….nothing wasted.

      Reply
  4. bigred44

    8 years ago

    Should of gave bourn a shot

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  5. psychotictiger

    8 years ago

    So the tigers supposedly say they want to get younger and leaner for 2017? Why in the H*ll do they keep signing these 30+ year old players to minor deals? How many outfielders do you really think we need?

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