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Old 01-30-2007, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by chasfh
I'd be shocked if geographical proximity played any role in call-up decisions.
I think it used to way in the past but now with the ability to fly relatively easy there is less of that happening.

AAA is more about the minor league free agents and the veteran minor leaguers. AA is more about the prospects.
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