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December 11, 2012

Minor League Update

Struggling Prospects of the Caribbean Winter Leagues

by Jason Martinez

There were no games on Monday night, so to change things up a bit, I'll take some time to let you know which notable position player prospects are struggling at the plate in the Caribbean Winter Leagues. None of these guys are going to be released by their organization because they're hitting under .200 in December, but there has to be at least a little concern that one of their top minor leaguers isn't hitting in a league devoid of many top pitching prospects. Sure, there are some crafty veterans in these leagues that can be tough on an inexperienced hitter. And many of these young prospects have been playing in games for ten months straight. Fatigue has likely set in. However, there are just as many prospects, if not more, excelling under the same circumstances and the same environment. 

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Reymond Fuentes, CF, San Diego Padres (Puerto Rico): 8-for-46, 2 2B, 3B, 9 BB, 14 K. The truth is that Fuentes hasn't been very good since the Padres acquired him from the Red Sox in the Adrian Gonzalez trade two years ago. A strong performance in Puerto Rico could've at least given the organization some hope for the 21 year-old going into 2013. Barring a late-season turnaround, it doesn't look like it'll happen.
• Avisail Garcia, OF, Detroit Tigers (Venezuela): 8-for-43, 2

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