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Former CT Tiger Mercedes Dominating Florida State League In 2013

Former 2011 Connecticut Tigers reliever Melvin Mercedes has been dominant in his role as closer with the High Class A Lakeland Flying Tigers in 2013. Through 20 games with Lakeland, Mercedes is 2-0, with an 0.73 ERA with 9 saves. Mercedes has been close to untouchable in 2013, allowing only 17 hits in 24.2 IP. He also has 15 K's and just 4 walks. Mercedes spent time in the Detroit Tigers this spring and was ranked as Detroit's #13 prospect heading into the 2013 season. Perhaps Melvin will be the Tigers' closer of the future. 

2012 CT Tiger Vasquez Holding His Own At West Michigan In 2013

2012 Connecticut Tigers team MVP Danry Vasquez is having a better go of it in his second stint at Low Class A West Michigan on the Midwest League. Vasquez began the 2012 season at West Michigan but struggled so he spent the rest of '12 with the Connecticut Tigers, where was the team's best player by far (.311-2-35.) This year at West Michigan, Vasquez is hitting .268 with 3 homers and 23 RBI's through 54 games with the Whitecaps. Vasquez entered 2013 as the Detroit Tigers #6 ranked prospect by Baseball America. 

Detroit Tigers Select Vanderbilt LHP Ziomek With Pick #58 In 2013 MLB Draft!

The Detroit Tigers have selected Vanderbilt LHP Kevin Ziomek with the 58th pick in the 2013 MLB draft. Ziomek had a breakout year with Vanderbilt in 2013 and was rated as the 9th best left-hander in the 2013 draft.

Tigers Grab Power Closer Knebel With 39th Pick In 2013 MLB Draft!

The Detroit Tigers have chosen RHP Corey Knebel with the 39th pick in the 2013 draft. Knebel was the closer for the University Of Texas Longhorns in 2013. He was second in the nation with 19 saves in 2013. He was rated #19 in the category of right-handed pitchers by Baseball America. Knebel fastball has been clocked as high as 98 MPH. If he lands in Connecticut, he will most likely be the team's closer. 

Detroit Tigers Select RHP Jonathan Crawford With Pick #20 In 2013 MLB Draft

The Detroit Tigers have selected RHP Jonathan Crawford from the University Of Florida with pick #20 in the 2013 MLB draft. Crawford was ranked as the #6 right-handed pitcher in the draft by Baseball America. Look for Crawford to see time with the Connecticut Tigers in 2013. The Tigers will pick again at #39 in the Competitive Balance round. Stay tuned!