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... w to use his plus-plus speed on the base paths, as he's been successful on just 27 of 45 stolen base attempts. It's hard to figure out where he fits in Tampa's crowded outfield picture, but that shouldn't have any impact on his prospect status. It's easy to project him as an outstanding fourth outfielder/occasional starter. Keep An Eye On: Jason Pridie, Devil Rays: A second-round pick in 2002, Pridie had a .470 slugging percentage at Low-A in 2004 (27 doubles, 11 triples, 17 home runs), and also stole 27 bases, but he fell off the radar over the last two years due to injuries and lack of production, including a .230/.281/.304 line at Double-A Montgomery last year. After getting off to a much better start with the Biscuits this year, Pridie has exploded at Triple-A Durham, batting .317/.377/.546 in 57 games. All but left for dead going into the year, the Arizona native is back on the organization's crowded outfield depth chart. Finally, let's wrap it up by checking in with the ...
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