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Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe is much more than just a slugging Somerset Patriots shortstop
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Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe is much more than just a slugging Somerset Patriots shortstop
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Homegrown: Anthony Volpe, the next great Yankees hope, is uniquely prepared for the pressures of New York
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Versatile Rookie Infielders Give Yankees Infield Depth - The New York Times
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Anthony Volpe not living up to his high standard, but Yankees' No. 1 prospect still quietly standing out
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Homegrown: Anthony Volpe, the next great Yankees hope, is uniquely prepared for the pressures of New York
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