Julio Lugo was a Dominican-born shortstop who played for seven teams during his 12 year Major League Baseball career. In 2007, he won a World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox when they they swept the Colorado Rockies. Lugo hit 80 home runs and stole 198 bases in his career . He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2000 and played with Tampa, the Dodgers, the Cardinals, Atlanta, Baltimore, and Boston.
Tributes to Julio Lugo
The Red Sox mourn the loss of former shortstop and 2007 World Series Champion Julio Lugo.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Devil Rays shortstop Julio Lugo. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/7EiQkxTe9T
RIP Julio Lugo. Back in 2008 I was in extended spring training getting ready for my first season with the Lowell Spinners. He spent some time with us young kids in Ft. Myers during a rehab assignment. He taught us a lot about infield routines and how to be a professional.
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