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The Miami Marlins Cody Poteet is a pitching prospect to watch

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When I headed out to Rome to watch Max Fried and the Braves last Thursday, I wasn’t expecting much from their opposition. After all, John ranked the Miami Marlins farm system 29th out of 30th for the second season running, so to temper my expectations of the Greensboro Grasshoppers seemed right.

I was impressed with a few things I saw. I saw Marlins 2015 first-round draft pick Josh Naylor steal a base, to improve to 9-for-11 on the season, which still boggles my mind considering he is 6-foot, 225 pounds with what many have labeled Grade 20 speed. I saw Anfernee Seymour rip a gapper and drive in two, continuing to make himself look like a nice find in the seventh round of the 2014 draft. And I saw Cody Poteet totally control the strike zone.

Keep reading for more on one of Miami’s under the radar prospects.

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The New York Yankees Dustin Fowler becoming an top farm hand

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The 2013 MLB Draft was big one for the New York Yankees, as it was the beginning of the youth movement currently transpiring within the organization. Aaron Judge, Ian Clarkin, and Tyler Wade are all atop the Yankees top prospect lists, Nick Rumbelow already got a taste of the big leagues and Eric Jagielo was one of the pieces that helped acquire Aroldis Chapman.

Later in that draft, in the 18th-round, the Yankees chose Dustin Fowler out of West Laurens High School in Georgia. A 2015 breakout season saw Fowler springboard up the Yankees’ farm and become one of the top ten Baby Bombers in the system.

Keep reading on the latest Yankees prospect gaining momentum.

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Happy Father’s Day from Wayniac Nation

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I don’t take days off, but today is special, and technically speaking, this is a post so, I’m not slacking. I want to take a moment and send Happy Father’s Day wishes to every dad out there.

I especially want to send Father’s Day love to my contributors Fee, Ryan, Benny, Dunton, J.D., Leigh and Teddy Ballgame (as well as our most loyal commenter Stephen). Thanks to your features, predictions and fantasy football advice, the Wayniac Nation has nearly tripled in viewership in 2016!

Enjoy your day, and check out some of these classic father/child duos!

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Yoan Moncada, Rafael Devers and the explosive Salem Red Sox lineup

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Taking a look at the Salem Red Sox record, you can easily see that they are one of the top notch teams in the Carolina League. Sitting at 41-24 heading into Thursday night’s action, you can make the argument that they are one of the elite teams in all of Advanced-A. When you break down their lineup, you can make the argument that they are underachieving.

That’s just how good they are.

Keep reading for more on the Salem Red Sox.

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Meet the Atlanta Braves Max Fried [Interview]

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Max Fried was the big chip acquired by the Atlanta Braves in the Justin Upton deal two offseason ago. Just 20-years old at the time of the trade, Fried was one of the most exciting left-handed prospects in baseball, hovering around the Top 50 slot just two years after being drafted seventh overall by the San Diego Padres.

The only problem was, Fried was coming off Tommy John surgery and wouldn’t pitch at all last season.

Coming off of two scoreless outings, I headed out to Rome to check out Fried’s recovery in person and I caught up with him after the game to discuss life as a Brave.

Read more for my interview with Max Fried.

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The Washington Nationals Lucas Giolito back on track

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It looked like maybe the bright lights of being the top pitching prospect in baseball may have been too much to handle. Lucas Giolito — arguably the best overall prospect in all of the minor leagues — looked lost at the start of the season, like a pitcher much different than the one that had struck out 241 batters over the past two seasons. Luckily for the Washington Nationals, the old adage that patience is a virtue has paid off, as Giolito has turned the corner in a big way.

Keep reading for more on MLB’s top prospect.

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