ACC In The Majors, July 16

Posted Jul 16, 2012
The good news for Seattle’s Kyle Seager and Dustin Ackley is that both players are reportedly untouchable as the trade deadline approaches. The bad news is that neither of those Tar Heel alums will likely see playoff action with the last-place Mariners. Red Sox pitcher and UNC alum Daniel Bard is working to regain his confidence in Triple-A, but are his struggles best addressed in the minors? (ACC Sports Journal)

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