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Twins Bet Big on Vahn Lackey | Duluth News
The Minnesota Twins just dropped a jaw-dropping $9.4975 million on Vahn Lackey, the third overall pick in the MLB draft — the second-largest bonus ever given to a drafted player. A rare, complete catcher with elite defense and a rising bat, Lackey dominated at Georgia Tech, slashing .397 with 20 homers as a junior and posting pop times under 2 seconds — faster than any MLB average. His standout defense earned him Defensive Player of the Year and the Johnny Bench Award, making him the top all-around catcher in this draft class. The Twins are betting big on him staying behind the plate, but his…
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