Standout Prospect Colby Thomas (A's) + The Season's Biggest Surprises
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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by one of the top defensive players in the minor leagues, A's outfield prospect Colby Thomas, to talk about how he does what he does in the outfield.Mark also talked to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post and Tyler Kepner of The Athletic for our 4th annual look at the surprises of the 2024 season. These included the Jose Iglesias, Ronel Blanco, Christopher Sánchez, as well as the Tigers, Guardians, and Blue Jays, plus others as well.Mark also coaxes a Wo...
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