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M-Braves announce prospect-laden roster for 2016

Among the newest Mississippi Braves are a couple of the Braves' top prospects and Ole Miss' College World Series ace.

Sean Newcomb, the parent organization's No. 2 overall prospect according to Baseball America, will be the top M-Braves starters, and No. 6 prospect Ozzie Albies will be at shortstop to start the season this week.

Also on the roster: Chris Ellis, one of the key guys behind the Rebels' 2014 season, and former Southern Miss standout Bradley Roney.

Newcomb, Ellis and Roney are part of a talented pitching staff that also includes prospects Lucas Sims, Andrew Thurman, Mauricio Cabrera, Jason Hursh and Rob Whalen.