5 Notes from Indians vs Reds 4-4 Tie

4. Aguilar and Ramirez Provide some Pop

Jose Ramirez was in the starting lineup at third base on Wednesday and launched a solo home run in the fifth inning, going 1-for-3 on the day.

Ramirez will be expected to fill the role of super utility-man, something Mike Aviles was known for the past two seasons, before signing with the Detroit Tigers.

Expect Ramirez to play some third base, shortstop, second base, left field, and even center field throughout Spring Training. Don’t expect too many homers, but every so often he can surprise fans, like he did six times in 2015.

A player more known for his power is First Baseman Jesus Aguilar. Aguilar showed that on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI double. He doesn’t have great odds of making the team because of the Tribe’s first base depth with Carlos Santana and Napoli, but Aguilar is not far down the list should the Tribe need someone to step in.

The 25-year-old went 6-for-19 in 7 games at the end of the 2015 season and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him back in Cleveland at some point in 2016.

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