Shortstop prospect Ozzie Albies is set to begin the season Thursday for the Double-A Mississippi Braves, and there's already a buzz surrounding the 19-year-old infielder.

M-Braves manager Luis Salazar told The Clarion-Ledger that Albies 'has all the ingredients and the talent to be special.'

Salazar added, 'To be honest with you, he has all the tools."

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