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Joined now by A's OF prospect Billy McKinney. Baseball America ranks him No. 2 in Oakland's system. Listen now on SIR 209, XM 89.

Billy McKinney says he was surprised the A's drafted him last year. They weren't recruiting him heavily pre-draft. Called them "stealthy."

#Athletics OF prospect Billy McKinney says he doesn't love comps, but the one he's heard that he likes for his style of play is Mark Kotsay.

#Astros scouting director Kevin Goldstein: "I think George Springer is going to spend a significant time in the major leagues this year."

Great hit by Kevin Goldstein on the show. On George Springer: "I don't think enough people talk about how fast he is." #70speed

Joined now by Jim Callis. Tune in to SIR 209 and XM 89. He'll have great info on the best projected 2014 rookies.

Callis on Yordano Ventura: "It wouldn't surprise me at all if he wound up being their second best starter by the end of the year." #Royals

Jim Callis on Yordano Ventura: "It wouldn't surprise me at all if he wound up being their 2nd best starter by the end of the year." #Royals

Jim Callis' over/under for Billy Hamilton's SB count in 2014: 65. Projected his over/unders for avg and obp at .250 and .300. #Reds

Jose Abreu hit his 12th home run today. He's got five bombs in his last 9 games for the #WhiteSox.

Corey Kluber never K'd 11 batters in a game in any of his first 40 #MLB starts. He's done it two times in his last 3 outings for #Indians.

Jose Fernandez has double-digit strikeouts in in 3 of his last 4 starts. His 65 punchouts lead #MLB for the #Marlins.

The #Braves scored a total of three runs in a homerless series-sweep at the hands of the #Giants.

MLB home run leaders (with 2014 salary): Jose Abreu 12 ($7M), Giancarlo Stanton 10 ($6.5M), Jose Bautista 9 ($14M), Nelson Cruz 9 ($8M).

Robinson Cano is 12-for-38, hitting .316 with 9 RBI in his last 10 games for the #Mariners.

Roberto Hernandez's 7.1 shutout innings against the #Nats today marked the first time he's thrown 7+ scoreless since May 29, 2013. #Phillies

GP on BH's Cowboys hat thing: "This guy is not from here. He can be a fan of whoever he wants." cbsloc.al/2ldofxm

#MLB State of the Game round table live from Yard House #MiamiBeach. 1st hour with Mike Ferrin & Grant Paulsen. Thanks MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM

Watching the High School HR Derby at Miami Marlins Park ahead of today's #FuturesGame.

Listen in to MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM now. Grant Paulsen interviewing Lewis Brinson and other #FuturesGame stars during pre-game.