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Tuesday 27 February 2018

30 Players: AL East Brimming With Breakout Potential

Source: miami.cbslocal.com --- Monday, February 26, 2018
CBS Local Sports, in our 30 Players 30 Days spring training feature, profiles one young player from each Major League Baseball team leading up to opening day This MLB offseason was one of the oddest in recent memory. An unprecedented number of talented players remained on the free-agent market well into February, with many still yet to find a team. While much of this winter was quiet, the division that arguably made the most noise was the American League East. The New York Yankees made one of the first big splashes, acquiring reigning National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins. Since then, the Yankees have made a number of additional moves, the Boston Red Sox signed one of the best hitters on the market in JD Martinez, and the Tampa Bay Rays have unleashed a flurry of transactions in recent weeks, unloading a number of players in a bit of a roster overhaul. To go along with all of that movement, each team boasts a number of talented young players worth keeping a close eye on in 2018. Here’s a look at one from each team who can have an impact this season. Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox. Credit: Elsa/Getty Images Rafael Devers, Third Baseman, Boston Red Sox The Red Sox were expecting a big rookie season from No. 1 prospect Andrew Benintendi last year, and he delivered. But the No. 2 prospect, Devers, wasn’t initially in the plans for last season. At just 20 years old, Devers had never played above Class ...



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