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          Scouting Wander Franco, MLB's next teenage superstar

          Juan Soto, Vlad Jr. ... and Wander Franco? Yes, the Rays phenom is in that class. Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire
          • Keith LawAug 23, 2018, 11:33 AM ET
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            • Senior baseball analyst for Insider
            • Was special asst. to Blue Jays GM
            • Wrote for Baseball Prospectus
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          Juan Soto is up, and Vlad Guerrero Jr. is ready, so barring a big surprise move by someone else, Tampa Bay shortstop Wander Franco will be the next teenaged big leaguer.