MESA, Ariz. -- Two years ago, a can't-miss prospect with shaggy hair came to A's camp. The towering lefty drew fervent whispers. Big crowds flanked his bullpen sessions.
Sean Manaea has since graduated to the big leagues. The "Samo-fro" is gone, and the 26-year-old is now readying to team up with Kendall Graveman at the top of Oakland's rotation. In the meantime, another young southpaw has entered the scene. He, too, stands tall. His locks are also long.
• A's Spring Training information
Manaea hasn't gotten much of a look at A's top pitching prospect A.