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08:13 AM ET 11.07 | The long list of accomplishments for Christian Yelich has grown this offseason with his representing the Marlins in the Arizona Fall League. He already was a two-time organizational Player of the Year for the Marlins, an All-Star Futures Game selection, the Florida State League's postseason All-Star, and the No. 1 prospect in the organization. Everything is going right for the 20-year-old native of Thousand Oaks, Calif., this year, but he keeps himself in check. ... If he can avoid the wrath of freak accidents [such as the one that landed him on the DL late in spring training], Yelich could be joining 60 percent of AFL alumni who reach the majors. Based on his track record, it looks like it could be sooner rather than later.

Christian Yelich, Icon Sports

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November 7, 2012 09:02 AM ET

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He's a left handed hitting OF with about 400 AB at class A and double A. The Miami Herald must not have been able to think of any good rumors to start.

Traded to Seattle

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November 7, 2012 09:59 AM ET

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He's a left handed hitting OF with about 400 AB at class A and double A. The Miami Herald must not have been able to think of any good rumors to start.

Lowered expectations I guess.

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November 7, 2012 11:45 AM ET

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He doesn't look a day over 15.

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November 7, 2012 03:59 PM ET

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Another young baseball prospect, but the key word here was he played in Single A league in 12. As every one knows the further you advance the harder it is, and there is the old question can you hit a curve ball and a fast ball with movement.