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Dodgers' Puig looks to capitalize on meteoric rise
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Jul 19, 2013
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Dodgers' Puig looks to capitalize on meteoric rise
This week Yasiel Puig hired a new marketing agent to capitalize on his meteoric rise, but his commercial future may not necessarily be a home run.
Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on first base after his single in his major league debut against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on first base after his single in his major league debut against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
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This week Yasiel Puig hired a new marketing agent to capitalize on his meteoric rise, but his commercial future may not necessarily be a home run.

As the second half of the Dodgers season gets under way, there's one player fans seem to be watching more than any other: Yasiel Puig. This week, the Cuban-born outfielder hired a new marketing agent to capitalize on his popularity. 

But KPCC's Ben Bergman reports the rookie's commercial future may not necessarily be as bright as he might like.