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85 and Over Club

I stole this posting's idea from rls, who did the same thing for season 7. The following players enter season 9 with overall ratings of 85 or higher. This Club does not account for projections, only current ratings. Let me know if I've missed anyone.

National League


Fargo Woodchippers


Harry Pascual 86


Brett Tracy 90


Ringo Weston 94


Toronto Beavers


Walt Cashman 90


Rochester Rough Riders


Gene Blair 86


Buffalo Hunters


Rico Sanchez 88


Florida SunRays


Brett Simms 87


Jose Sardinha 85


Little Rock Travelers


Wilt Beckett 85


El Paso Diablos


Evan Moore 85


St. Louis Archers


Rudy Carver 86


Hong-Gu Hyun 89


Melvin Martin 88


Vancouver Maintaineers


Garrett Stewart 86


Anaheim Anteaters


Billy Leary 85


Patrick Spencer 87


American League


Iowa City BEEF


Ariel Rosario 86


Scranton Breakers


Mikey Tatum 88


San Juan Express


Rogers Glynn 86


Al Ontiveros 85


Jackson Riverdogs


Al Maurer 85


Montgomery Constitutions


Al Cedeno 91


Chip Turner 91


Las Vegas Longballers


Geronimo Ordaz 86


Albuquerque Roadrunners


Ariel Cortez 85


Hal Randall 88

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