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Sam Donnellon: Acquiring prospects in trades a risky deal

For all the hand-wringing over the years around here of depleting the farm system, the examples of a recently traded prospect excelling somewhere else is small.

Rangers notes: Tepesch making early impression

"Tepesch, a 14th-round draft pick out of the University of Missouri in 2010, has had a relatively quick climb through the farm system.

Spring break: Talking acting and baseball with pitching prospect Cody Buckel

Cody Buckel is one of the top pitching prospects in the Texas Rangers' farm system.

Young players are making an impact on the game

Acquiring young talent and building a strong farm system is essential, especially for small-market teams trying to compete against the big spenders.

One wave of Texas Rangers prospects close, two more waves in pipeline

It's not easy building a strong farm system, and the Texas Rangers are well aware of that.

Spring break: After brief stint in Chicago, Jake Brigham is back with Texas

The hard-throwing right-hander overcame Tommy John elbow surgery in 2008 and had risen up through the farm system.

Offseason acquisitions Mike McDade, Chris McGuiness help to fill Indians' voids

There is only a microscopic chance the Indians will keep McGuiness on the roster, but they can offer to make a deal with the Rangers, give them a lesser player from the farm system in exchange for...

Jim Souhan: Aaron Hicks is leading the next wave into the big leagues

Often over the past 20 years, admiring the Twins' farm system has required the suspension of disbelief.

Athletics' Peterson putting on the hits

SURPRISE, Ariz. - Shane Peterson was one of the few comers in the Oakland Athletics' farm system who didn't get a look on the major league roster last year.

Marlins owner says he didn't renege on promises

He reiterated previous comments regarding the 2012 payroll purge, saying it wasn't about money but about improving the farm system.

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