While the big league club is showing flashes of the expectations that were placed on them during the preseason, several members of the team's future are making strides towards reaching the big leagues playing for the A's minor league affiliates.

As early as this season with a September call-up, several top prospects aim to make an impact in a hopeful 2011 pennant race. The others will look to keep the team competitive in 2012 and...

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