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TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?

One could argue that Sunday, July 11, 2021, was one of the greatest days in Baseball America history.

For those who love prospects and the draft, there has never been a busier day. It was an all-you-can-eat buffet of tools, skills and talent.

July 11 was the day of the 2021 Futures Game. Take 50 of the best prospects in the game, put them on one field and watch one of the best batting practices one can see all year, followed by a seven-inning showcase of the best pitchers and hitters battling it out.

The one-year

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