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A quick peek at what the 2012 guys have done so far. SSS warnings and competition level caveats apply.

Over at the day job, I previewed the best and weirdest stuff that minor league teams in the Delaware Valley and its surroundings will be giving away to lure in fans. Four words: Vance Worley Garden Gnome.

Our friends and fellow SBNation-als over at MLB Daily Dish have prepared a very thorough and well-rendered mapping of the Reds' system, which includes executive structure, rosters, salaries, arbitration and option details, and recent BA prospect rankings. I think you'll agree they've done a bang-up job and that this tool will enable you to waste even more time thinking about players you barely knew existed. It's meant to be a living document, so MLBDD urges feedback and corrections. We've passed along the bit about Pensacola, but feel free to chime in over there.