Oakland A’s: 8 Prospects Who Will Make an Impact in 2012

The A's have far exceeded expectations in 2012. They are 16-15, just 4.5 games behind the Texas Rangers and occupying second place in the AL West in what many analysts tabbed as a rebuilding year for the franchise.

Oakland appears to be just as much in the hunt for a playoff seed as anybody at this point in the season, and with a farm system loaded with young talent, A's fans must be excited about what the future holds.

But even though the current A's roster has seen some mild success on the field, there are still some gaping holes that need to be filled. There are plenty of guys in the Minors who could give the A's a boost, and here's a short list of players who c...

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