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DUNEDIN, Fla. — Each Spring Training has its darling, and it’s Alan Roden’s turn.
The 25-year-old outfielder has been an organizational favorite among players and executives since he was selected in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft, but GM Ross Atkins took it one step further with a surprising answer to open camp.
Atkins is asked the same question each spring: Are there any prospects in camp you’re particularly excited to see? Atkins, like clockwork, rattles off a long list of names, just enough to keep everyone involved and keep the spotlight off any…