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Found July 13, 2012 on Midwest Sports Fans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mike Trout,  Bryce Harper,  Nomar Garciaparra,  Carlos Beltran,  Albert Pujols,  Ichiro Suzuki,  Ryan Braun,  Anthony Rizzo,  Buster Posey,  Evan Longoria,  Dustin Pedroia,  Hanley Ramirez,  Jason Bay,  Eric Hinske,  Rafael Furcal,  Derek Jeter
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Seattle Mariners,  Chicago Cubs,  San Francisco Giants,  Tampa Bay Rays,  Boston Red Sox,  Miami Marlins,  New York Mets,  Atlanta Braves,  New York Yankees
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Throughout the first half of the 2012 MLB regular season, one of the hottest topics has been the rookies. Phenoms Bryce Harper and Mike Trout were both called up in late April, and neither has disappointed. We all know that Mike Trout’s numbers are nearly unheard of from anyone, let alone a rookie. He deserves all the credit in the world, and I think he’ll continue to be in the limelight with the continued success he’ll undoubtedly have. Come September, Trout will win the AL Rookie of the Year award (barring injury). Heck, if the Angels are able to make a comeback and win the AL West, he could even win the MVP award. But today I’m here to talk about the other star rookie: Bryce Harper. Mike Trout (left) & Bryce Harper (right) enjoying the All Star Game festivities (Chicago Tribune)   Harper has gotten tons of attention since he was a teenager. Oh wait, he’s still a teenager. At 19 years old, he’s already been in the spotlight for a handful of years now. And after getting called...
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