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FanGraphs Prospect Stock Watch – 06/26/2012

Found June 26, 2012 on Fangraphs:
PLAYERS: Delino DeShields,  Billy Hamilton,  Mike Trout,  Martin Perez,  Delino DeShields Jr.
TEAMS: Houston Astros,  Cincinnati Reds,  Los Angeles Angels,  Texas Rangers,  Atlanta Braves,  Toronto Blue Jays
Delino DeShields Jr., 2B, Houston Astros Current Level: A 2012 Top 15 Prospects Ranking: 8th Current Value: Increasing When it comes to prospects and stolen bases, Cincinnati’s Billy Hamilton gets all the love. However, former first rounder DeShields has been quietly having a nice year in low-A b...
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