Drafted in the 5th round (157th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2003 (signed for $200,000).
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Very projectable at 6-foot-5 and 187 pounds, Vines has started to turn some of the projection into reality. His fastball jumped from 86-88 mph last summer to 89-93 this spring. His curveball also has improved and Vines knows what he's doing on the mound. His stuff isn't quite as good as teammate Derek Olvey's right now, but Vines should surpass him in the future. The University of Florida's top out-of-state recruit, Vines is expected to turn pro as a third- to fifth-rounder.
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