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White Sox free agent signing gives NY Mets fans an added appreciation for Brett Baty

One first-rounder is fighting for relevancy. The other appears to be on the rise.

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At only 26, Jarred Kelenic’s next goal will be to make the Chicago White Sox roster. Easier said than done. Rather than sign him for a cheap major league contract, the former New York Mets first round pick is going to Chicago on a minor league pact with an invite to camp.

A whirlwind career that began with the Seattle Mariners hitting under .