DIVISIONAL OUTLOOK: AL East—BOS OF Bradley making push

Boston Red Sox

An emerging question in Boston is whether top prospect Jackie Bradley Jr. (OF, BOS) has any chance of breaking camp with the big-league team. Bradley is off to a hot start this spring (8-for-14, 2B, 1-for-2 SB), and team officials have not ruled out Bradley being able to accelerate his expected timetable: replacing free-agent-to-be Jacoby Ellsbury (OF, BOS) after 2013.

Bradley was rated by BaseballHQ.com as the organization's number-three prospect. Bradley has potential as a high OBP/BA hitter who could offer a surprising number of SB and maybe, down the line, some power as well. His plate discipline is particularly impressive for such a young player. 

If Bradley forces his way onto the roster, it would likely put...

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