Former Tar Heels reunited at Houston Astros’ training camp

Posted Mar 5, 2014
Another benefit of Kent Emanuel's three years with the Tar Heels, he said, was the relationships he developed with his teammates, some of who have moved on to the pros at the same time as Emanuel. One is even a member of the Houston Astros organization. “You have someone to share the process with. Holby (Brian Holberton) and I are roommates here so it makes it that much better.” (Toronto Observer)

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