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2018 was a season to forget for Arizona’s third baseman Brad Hand Jersey , so much so that he might just have been Wally Pipped."sGameday ThreadsDiamondbacks NewsDiamondbacks Game ReportsFang Food2018 Arizona Diamondbacks Player Reviews: #28, Jake LambNew,18comments2018 was a season to forget for Arizona’s third baseman, so much so that he might just have been Wally Pipped.his April second shoulder injury, leading to a sub-optimal 12-week stretch at the plate. However, despite Lamb’s injury-plagued offense, Lamb did make some positive strides in 2018. For one thing, Lamb’s defense in 2018 was much-improved over the defense he had displayed in 2016 and 2017. He showed the range and glove at third base that he displayed when he was still in the minors and when he first came up to the majors, before Matt Williams and others began to tinker with his footwork and positioning. What had for two seasons been a somewhat significant drain on his overall value, was turned into an area of positive contribution. One hopes that the injuries incurred in 2018 as the result ofa great defensive play will not serve as an obstacle to continued improvement of third base defense moving forward.2019 Expectations:Currently, it is difficult to say what Jake Lamb’s role will be in 2019. The Diamondbacks’ front office was rather impressed with Eduardo Escobar during his time with the team in 2018. They were so impressed with him that they signed him to a 3-year/$21 million extension during the postseason. However http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , Escobar is also a capable second baseman, and with the departure of A.J. Pollock to free agency, there is speculation that Ketel MArte could move to center field.This would certainly mean that there would be plenty of playing time left for Lamb at third base. There is also the chance that Lamb could become part of the solution at first base should the team elect to trade Paul Goldschmidt this winter. Regardless of how the infield eventually shakes out though, it can be safely assumed that Lamb is going to be counted on for 450-500 at-bats and that he will likely start primarily against right-handed starters, being given days off from starting when the team faces tougher lefties. If Lamb can marry the improved defense of 2018 with a healthy bat, he will likely be a very big part of whatever success the 2019 version of the team has. He subsequently went on to have the best seasons of his career."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Detroit Tigers AnalysisDetroit Tigers Prospect NotebookDetroit Tigers Game ThreadsDetroit Tigers NewsDetroit Tigers PodcastsDetroit Tigers History29 years ago, the Tigers signed Cecil FielderNew,17commentsHe subsequently went on to have the best seasons of his career.ESTShareTweetShareShare29 years ago, the Tigers signed Cecil FielderCecil Fielder is, undoubtedly, a larger than life baseball figure. During his seven seasons in Detroit Tyson Ross Jersey , he left an indelible impression on Tigers fans. Later, his son Prince would sign one of the largest contracts in Tigers history at that time, creating, albeit for a brief time, his own legacy in the Motor City.It was exactly 29 years ago today that the elder Fielder signed a deal with the Tigers, bringing him back to major league ball after spending the 1989 season with a very different Tigers team — the Hanshin Tigers of Japan’s Central League. Fielder had earned quite a salary boost to play in Japan. After making league minimum — at that time $125,000 a season — he was offered over $1 million to play the 1988 season for the Hanshin Tigers. He then signed a two-year deal with the Tigers for $3 million, bringing him back stateside, where he proceeded to make a huge splash.In his 1990 season with Detroit, he hit 51 home runs, the only Tiger since Hank Greenberg to reach that mark Allen Craig Jersey , and a number no Tiger since has achieved. During his time with Detroit, Fielder was at his prime, hitting .258/.351/.498 over seven seasons, and reaching a peak wRC+ of 165 in 1990. He was a three-time All-Star, won two Silver Slugger awards, and had career-high RBIs for three of those seasons. During his final season with the team in 1996 (he would go on to win a World Series that year with the Yankees) he even stole a base. The first ever in his career.Is there anything quite as pure as his expression in that moment?Here are a few other key moments from his career as a Tiger.An over the roof home run at Tiger StadiumThree home runs in a single game in that big 51 home run seasonAnother out-of-the-park home runHis 50th home run in 1990And finally, reflecting on that incredible time with the TigersFielder is truly one of the Tigers greats, and a figure who stands out in the teams history. Even though he’s unlikely to ever find himself in the Hall of Fame, he certainly earned a place in the hearts of Tigers fans forever.Also, he is a good reminder that signings made in January can pan out really well for the club.Big thanks to Ken Coleman for posting about this on Twitter. Check out his tweet and his book on the history of Detroit.