Like many prospect mavens, Eddie Vedder is keen on Oakland prospect Michael Choice.
Table of Contents
Here’s the table of contents for today’s edition of Offseason Notes.
1. Assorted Headlines
2. Prospecting: John Sickels’ Top-20 List for Oakland
3. Crowdsourcing Broadcasters: L.A. Do...
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PLAYERS:
Michael Choice,
John Sickels,
John Bowker,
Aaron Heilman,
Jarrod Parker,
Brad Peacock,
Derek Norris,
Tom Milone,
Grant Green,
Max Stassi
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics
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