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runthebone

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  1. We're going to lead the league in OF Gold Gloves!
  2. ESPN spring breakout analysis: Ranking the top prospects in MLB's 2025 Spring Breakout If you enjoy watching the best MLB prospects in action, then you're in luck this week: From March 13 to March 16, the top young players from every team will compete against each other in the second annual Spring Breakout. The event features games played at major league spring training stadiums across Arizona and Florida, with full rosters of top prospects from each franchise taking the field against each other. This past year's inaugural Spring Breakout opener featured a battle of recent No. 1 picks as Jackson Holliday's Baltimore Oriolesfaced off against Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates. To get you ready for this year's event, I've put together rankings of the best prospects participating -- based on how I view their potential 2025 major league impact. These are not long-term rankings of these players -- that's what my Top 100 list is for -- and before you get too upset that your favorite team's prospects are nowhere to be found, it's important to note that some notable prospects who have long been expected to break camp with their major league clubs aren't part of this year's event. Now, let's rank some budding MLB stars. Tier 1: Rookie of the Year contenders 1. Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox(No. 33 on the Top 100) 2. Caden Dana, RHP, Los Angeles Angels (No. 61) 3. Cam Smith, 3B, Houston Astros (No. 73) 4. Orelvis Martinez, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays (No. 98) None of these players are currently projected to break camp on a big league roster, but they all have a chance to be up soon as there's an injury or very slow start -- and if they're called up, they have a shot at Rookie of the Year. More importantly, they're all top-100 talents that have proven themselves in the upper minors -- Smith was drafted this past year but has dominated since he signed, including this spring -- and their teams seem intent on building around them. Montgomery was in the mix to break camp with the club, but a hot month should lead to a call-up for him, with the option to play shortstop or third base. Dana looks to be the sixth rotation option, or first call-up at any signs of trouble for the Angels; he debuted this past year and has mid-rotation potential this season. Smith has sliced through the minors and might need to be promoted to continue developing if he torches Triple-A to start this season; Houston clearly believes in him long-term as a centerpiece of the Kyle Tucker trade. Martinez is the top infield call-up for Toronto and could hit 25 homers if given a full big league season; he needs an opening in any of the spots currently filled by Ernie Clement, Joey Loperfido and Will Wagner.
  3. So are they announcing the contract extension tonight or tomorrow?
  4. Let me rephrase: It's possible that a Cam Smith City Connect jersey will be available this year if he can learn RF quickly.
  5. I hate to change the topic, but Cam Smith played RF in a minor league game today and will play RF in a major league ST game Thursday. Watch your cornhole, Chazzzzzz
  6. Cole told to have TJ. I can't believe he avoided it last year
  7. Sousa was better with an obstructed thoracic outlet.
  8. Montero is in midseason form, I see
  9. Garrett is all about winning!
  10. Lots of pitchers’ arms falling off this spring
  11. My first thought also. I am exchange student from Cameroon!
  12. Update in 1 week: oops, we MRI'd the wrong side
  13. That is shitty but expected news about Walker
  14. Yeah, but that was with the Diamondbacks' medical staff. He's probably already fucking dead.
  15. Rufus, Brint, and Meekas were like brothers to me...
  16. Lots of great playoff memories when I see that jersey. Fuck
  17. Enjoy the St. Louis summer, Arenado
  18. Astros legend and world champion Seth Martinez to the Mariners
  19. Glad I didn't take the Astros -190!!
  20. I can't believe you can bet on spring training games.
  21. It's early, but it looks like Sousa is going to be another Astros medical success story
  22. It's spring, and I expect 250 innings from McCullers, but only because he is starting the season too late to reach 300. You may say he has thrown only 718 in 10 yrs/7 seasons. Shut up. Spring!
  23. Altuve's LF debut today. I think he'll be a better hitter this year in the OF and end the year with 2400+ hits.
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