Around the world, 2016 sideswiped a lot of people. In relative terms, plenty of ordinary folks had it tougher than Anthony Alford. But he’s a top prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays, a semi-celebrity, so his trials attract the spotlight. Which is...

By John Lott

Published: Jan 13, 2017, 9:51 am Added: Jan 13, 2017, 11:02 am

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