McGonigle wins Detroit SS job

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Detroit Tigers
NEWS: Detroit Tigers announced that SS Kevin McGonigle has made the Opening Day Roster; CF Parker Meadows has also earned a roster spot.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: The Tigers announced what seemed to be inevitable. The 21-year-old McGonigle, who is the #2 prospect on the BHQ100 will be the starting SS for Detroit. He has produced this spring showing the plate discipline that was his calling card in the minors (24 BB% / 80 ct% / 1.57 Eye). Stephen Nickrand covers him further in the AL Spring Wrapup. The Tigers also announced that Parker Meadows has made the team as the starting CF. Meadows regressed in his sophomore campaign especially in the power department (74 HctX / 72 xPX) but a nerve injury in his right...

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