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Derrick Gibson coulda been a contender

In a sport where—until recently—there are forty rounds in a draft, Major League Baseball teams sign a lot of young men with the hopes that a handful of them will develop into their next superstar player. It’s far from sure, but occasionally teams will land a player that you are just convinced will be the next big thing for your team. The Colorado Rockies are no exception, and the idea for today’s topic comes from @rocktober19 on twitter:

When I was a kid I was absolutely convinced this guy was going to be a superstar.