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I'm back! Sorry for the writing delay, but I had a family member pass and I was forced out of town for a few weeks. Sometimes losing a loved one makes everything else seem small and trivial. I just lost a part of me and I couldn't find the spark to get up off the couch and back into the game. 

I've been working on this prospect list for some time, and Ive been second guessing myself. I made several mistakes in thinking when I first started writing. I really only have box scores to go by, but I do try to read everything available in order to form solid conclusions. Feel free to disagree, but there are some of the readers out there, specifically on Lone Star Ball, that seem to think they know more because of seniority or clique mentality. Listen, if you want to debate baseball, let's do it. If you want to snipe at me to make yourself feel better, I suggest you take a good look in the mirror and come to the realization that you don't know **** and that you are actually taking the time to attack someone on a baseball message board. I suggest you grow and dick and learn how to use it. Whew, sorry. Let's get to the list (I didn't include current prospects on the mlb roster).

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Just a brief review of the Rangers first 6 rounds of the 2009 amateur draft.  Here is the link: Crops on the latest Crops

Here is a taste: 

 R1 (14) LHP Mathew Purke: Color me tickled. Purke might turn out to be the best first round selection since fellow Texan John Danks in 2003. Purke who is from Texas, was one of the best left handed pitchers in the draft with an explosive fastball and a very good slider. He is a tall kid with room to add more mass as he gets older. This is the type of draft pick the Rangers needed to make. He might just blow away the competition and reach Arlington before all the busts not-named Blake from the 2007 draft. Mark my words. Purke is going to be an ace. Apparently he only fell to Texas because of his bonus demands but that wont stop Billionare Tom Hicks from writing the check Jerry Jones style. (Is having three Billionare owners good for Dallas sportsfans or bad? Discuss.) Purke seems like a lock to sign and should reach Hickory by the end of the season. I cant wait until this kid makes it to Arlington. Start the timer.

Grade: A+

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Longtime LSB reader and first time poster. Me and a group of my friends have started a blog to follow the Rangers #1 ranked farm system. I just posted a top 10 prospect list to help kick off the site. We will feature player profiles, analysis and hopefully some interviews.  I'd love to read any feedback or advice on how to make this site a regular stop for LSB readers. 

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