INDIANAPOLIS - Gary DiSarcina asked the question four times to Casey Kelly, the prospect splitting his 2009 season between the pitching mound and the infield: Would you rather spend 5-7 years battling to get to the big leagues as a shortstop or would you rather spend 2-3 years on an easier path to the majors as a pitcher? (Full article: 907 words)

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