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Smoak, Young could reach majors soon

By Jason Grey
ESPN.com

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

As my colleague Jerry Crasnick focuses on some big-name prospects who might be up in the majors soon in his Starting 9 column, here are a couple of under-the-radar names to think about ... and one name who could become an impact hitter in the big leagues earlier than many expected. Justin Smoak, 1B, Rangers: While Hank Blalock had his contract option picked up this season and has hit 10 homers thus far, don't expect the Rangers to keep him around after this season. The team needs to make room i ...

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