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Minor league preview: NL West

By Jim Callis
Baseball America

Monday, April 5, 2004

Arizona Diamondbacks What the system has produced lately: Brandon Webb was one of the best pitchers, not just rookie pitchers, in 2003. His bowling-ball sinker enabled him to top the majors in opponent slugging percentage (.307) and the NL in ground/fly ratio (3.44). Catcher Robby Hammock and shortstop Alex Cintron earned starting jobs last season, while Matt Kata claimed the utility role. Lyle Overbay wasn't able to take over at first base, but the Diamondbacks were able to package him and left ...

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