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Old 06-08-2012, 01:57 PM   #1
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Nolan Becker

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http://cloutierblognhr.blogspot.com/...ected-for.html

Becker, a 6-foot-6 junior lefty, was taken by the Reds in the 11th round.He bolstered his stock by striking out 16 in seven innings against Brown on the final day of the season.
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:08 PM   #2
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Re: Nolan Becker

Via OesterPoster:

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#Reds sign #Yale LHP Nolan Becker in 11th rd for $100,000. #mlbdraft
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:34 PM   #3
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Nice - that's a big lefty arm that an be improved with good coaching
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Old 06-08-2012, 02:55 PM   #4
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Hope he finishes his degree. A Yale degree is worth more than 100k.
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Old 06-08-2012, 05:17 PM   #5
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Hope he finishes his degree. A Yale degree is worth more than 100k.
You don't wind up at Yale and still be dumb enough to not finish your degree.
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