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DUNEDIN — Anthony Alford is the third-ranked prospect in the Blue Jays system, and 47th on mlb.com’s top-100 prospects list.

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With that and $5.75, you can buy a pretzel at Dunedin Stadium.

The laid-back outfielder appears to be one of the most content guys at spring training, walking around the clubhouse and training facility with a smile plastered on his face.

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But Alford is actually clenching his teeth underneath that grin. He’s reaching the point of his career when he no longer wants to be considered a ‘prospect.’ He’d rather be known as an every-day big-league player and he’s getting anxious for the chance to prove himself at the MLB level.

“At the end of the day, if you’re a prospect and you have potential, that means you still haven’t done anything yet,” said the 23-year-old. “The ultimate goal is to get to the big leagues. I’m not really worried about any of those lists. My main goal is to be on the 25-man roster and not to be on a prospects list. I don’t really get caught up in what other people think and how they feel about me, or how they feel about my game. I just stay confident in myself. I try to have fun and keep my eye on the prize.”