A's rookie Sweeney proving himself
Published 7/29/2008 by Mychael Urban at Major League Baseball News
A's rookie outfielder Ryan Sweeney batted third in Monday night's series opener against the Royals, the fifth time this season that he's gotten the nod there. The spot is not unfamiliar with Sweeney, who has batted there at every stop in his career.
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