Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 3/21/19
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 3/21/19 Source: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/jay-jaffe-fangraphs-chat-3-21-19/
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DetailsRockies Prospect Primer: Rodgers ready
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DetailsReds Prospect Primer: Senzel on the cusp
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DetailsAmbassadors for Change: Ashley Paxton
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2019 Positional Power Rankings: Center Field
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DetailsAstros set to contend for another title
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DetailsTwins start fresh with rookie manager Baldelli in dugout
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