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Twinkie Town The Twinkie Town Top 50

I wanted to kind of give some finality to the Twins top 50 prospects list by simply posting the list in its entirety.

As with all prospect lists, there is a level of imperfection to it, but gathering the thoughts of many into this make it still very interesting.

What stands out to you? Who should be higher? Lower? Who should be on this list? Who shouldn't? What are your general thoughts on the Top 50?

Hitters - 25, Pitchers - 25. (It's interesting, the top 5 are hitters, 6 of top 10 are hitters, 10 out of top 20, 15 out of top 30, and 25 of top 50. I think that represents some good balance overall.)

The vote to this point has been:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B
  24. David Bromberg , RHP
  25. Rob Delaney, RH RP 
  26. Joe Benson, OF
  27. Jason Pridie, OF
  28. Dustin Martin, OF
  29. Alex Burnett, RHP
  30. Tyler Ladendorf, SS/3B
  31. Cole Devries, RHP
  32. Steve Singleton, 2B
  33. Dan Osterbrook, LHP
  34. Erik Lis, 1B/OF/DH
  35. David Winfree, OF
  36. Jonathan Waltenbury, OF
  37. Evan Bigley, OF
  38. Brian Dinkelman, 2B
  39. Yohan Pino, RHP
  40. Matt Macri, IF
  41. Jay Rainville, RHP
  42. Loek Van Mil, RHP
  43. Nick Papasan, IF
  44. Matthew Fox, RHP
  45. Daniel Ortiz, OF
  46. Steve Hirschfeld, RHP
  47. BJ Hermsen, RHP
  48. Paul Kelly, SS
  49. Bobby Lanigan, RHP
  50. Zach Ward, RH RP  

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects #47-50 (Poll)

Finally, the Twinkie Town Top 50 prospect list is almost complete. With this vote, we will determine our 47, 48, 49 and 50th prospects. (Note - to see the 1-46 prospects, click the Continue Reading Story link).

Here are the players vying for Twins Prospect #47:

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins propsect #47?
BJ Hermsen
27 votes
Paul Kelly
25 votes
Bobby Lanigan
20 votes
Zach Ward
16 votes

88 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Initial Vote for Twins Prospect #47+ (Poll)

alright, we are closing in on our Top 50. Just four more spots to fill. This vote will result in a vote for two or a vote for the last four.

Poll
who is your choice for Twins Prospect #47?
BJ Hermsen
12 votes
Paul Kelly
12 votes
Bobby Lanigan
11 votes
Rene Leveret
5 votes
Charles Nolte
2 votes
Juan Portes
5 votes
Danny Rams
10 votes
Alexander Soto
9 votes
Brad Tippett
1 votes
Zach Ward
11 votes

78 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects #43-46 (Poll)

We have three names vying for Twins Prospect #43. Who will you pick?

 

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #46?
Matthew Fox
15 votes
Steve Hirschfeld
9 votes
Daniel Ortiz
12 votes
Nick Papasan
17 votes

53 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects 40-42 (Poll)

We have three names vying for Twins Prospect #40. Who will you pick?

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins prospect #40?
Matt Macri
34 votes
Jay Rainville
27 votes
Loek Van Mil
22 votes

83 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects #43+(Poll)

The votes have given us:

31. Cole Devries, RHP
32. Steve Singleton, 2B
33. Dan Osterbrook, LHP
34. Erik Lis, 1B/OF
35. David Winfree, OF
36. Jonathan Waltenbury, OF
37. Evan Bigley, OF
38. Brian Dinkelman, 2B
39. Yohan Pino, RHP

Now we need to determine which prospects will vie for Prospect #43 and beyond.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #43?
Blair Erickson
1 votes
Matt Fox
6 votes
Steve Hirschfeld
5 votes
Charles Nolte
0 votes
Daniel Ortiz
11 votes
Nick Papasan
6 votes
Juan Portes
2 votes
Alexander Soto
4 votes
Brad Tippett
2 votes
Zach Ward
4 votes

41 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #40 (Poll)

As the vote for 37-39 is going on, we will lay the groundwork for the vote for #40. here are your choices:

Poll
Who would be your choice for Twins Prospect #40?
Matthew Fox
5 votes
Steve Hirschfeld
3 votes
Matt Macri
12 votes
Charles Nolte
5 votes
Daniel Ortiz
8 votes
Jay Rainville
13 votes
Whitney Robbins
2 votes
Alexander Soto
6 votes
Zach Ward
9 votes
Loek Van Mill
12 votes

75 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects 37-39 (Poll)

The votes have given us:

31. Cole Devries, RHP

32. Steve Singleton, 2B

33. Dan Osterbrook, LHP

34. Erik Lis, 1B/OF

35. David Winfree, OF

36. Jonathan Waltenbury, OF

Now based on our other vote, you can now vote for prospects 37-39.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #37?
Evan Bigley
19 votes
Brian Dinkelman
18 votes
Yohan Pino
13 votes

50 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #37 (Poll)

Alright, we are now voting for prospects 34-36, now we have to determine who we have to vote for next. There are several new names on this list, so please leave comments and names for others you would like to see.

Poll
Who would be your choice for Twins Prospect #37?
Evan Bigley
18 votes
Brian Dinkelman
20 votes
Martire Garcia
1 votes
Steven Hirschfeld
3 votes
Alejandro Machado
2 votes
Brock Peterson
2 votes
Yohan Pino
12 votes
Juan Portes
0 votes
Jay Rainville
7 votes
Alexander Soto
5 votes

70 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects #34, 35, 36 (Poll)

The vote gives us:

31. Cole Devries, RHP

32. Steve Singleton, 2B

33. Dan Osterbrook, LHP

Now based on our other vote, you can now vote for prospects 34-36.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins prospect #34?
Erik Lis
20 votes
Jonathan Waltenbury
14 votes
David Winfree
15 votes

49 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #34 (Poll)

Below this posting, you can vote for Twins prospects # 31-33, so be sure to do that. Now, be sure to vote for your choice for who will be in the mix for Twins prospect #34. Here are ten names to consider:

Poll
Who would be your choice for Twins prospect #34?
Ricky Barrett
2 votes
Evan Bigley
7 votes
Brian Dinkelman
9 votes
Armando Gabino
2 votes
Erik Lis
16 votes
Daniel Ortiz
3 votes
Yohan Pino
8 votes
Jay Rainville
6 votes
David Winfree
13 votes
Jonathan Waltenbury
13 votes

79 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospects 31-33 (Poll)

Based on the previous poll, Cole Devries, Steve Singleton and Dan Osterbrook received the most votes in the previous poll, so, who is your picks for #31? Based on the vote, the winner will be prospect #31, 2nd place means prospect #32 and the last place finisher means #33. Vote here for one. Then go to the next posting which has ten names on the ballot lookin for #34.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins prospect #31?
Cole Devries
24 votes
Dan Osterbrook
10 votes
Steve Singleton
16 votes

50 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect Ranking Continuation

Alright, it appears that Alex Burnett takes the Prospect #29 ranking with Tyler Ladendorf at #30. But it has been requested that we continue this ranking through the top 50. Someone came up with a good idea to try to put about 10 players on the ballot, and if there are 3-5 players within 5-6 votes of each other, I will run a Run-Off in the FanPosts, but instead of just picking one or two, we will rank the next 3-5. In other words, if three players are within 5 votes for the #31 prospect, we will have a run off of those three players with 31, 32 and 33 being chosen through the run-off. This should help us get to a top 50 more quickly as we can have two votes going at one time, the run-off and the next vote to determine the run-off.

With that, it becomes more important to give me names of players that should be included, but for now, I have ten players for you to vote on. Who would you rank as the Twins #31 prospect?

Poll
Who is your choice for the Twins #31 prospect?
Ricky Barrett
2 votes
Evan Bigley
4 votes
Cole Devries
17 votes
Brian Dinkelman
11 votes
Armando Gabino
1 votes
Erik Lis
14 votes
Dan Osterbrook
11 votes
Jay Rainville
3 votes
Steve Singleton
14 votes
David Winfree
15 votes

92 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Prospect Run-Off (Burnett or Ladendorf)

We have a prospect run-off between Alex Burnett and Tyler Ladendorf. The winner of this vote will rank #29, the loser #30.

Please note that I will continue to do prospect rankings up to #50, but it will be run a little differently and will be explained later.

For now, please make your selection between RHP Alex Burnett and 3B/SS Tyler Ladendorf.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #29?
Alex Burnett
25 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
14 votes

39 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #29 (Poll)

It was decided that based on the vote, Jason Pridie would be #27 and Dustin Martin #28. It makes a lot of sense. We will now start the vote for #29. The request came in to add a couple of relievers, so I did. Please continue to discuss..

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B
  24. David Bromberg , RHP
  25. Rob Delaney, RH RP 
  26. Joe Benson, OF
  27. Jason Pridie, OF
  28. Dustin Martin, OF  

Off the ballot (for this round) - Charles Nolte

On the ballot - Ricky Barrett, Alex Burnett, Blair Erickson, Armando Gabino, Erik Lis

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #29?
Ricky Barrett
6 votes
Alex Burnett
14 votes
Cole Devries
9 votes
Brian Dinkelman
7 votes
Blair Erickson
1 votes
Armando Gabino
5 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
15 votes
Erik Lis
8 votes
Dan Osterbrook
12 votes
Steve Singleton
12 votes

89 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #27 (Poll)

Joe Benson takes the vote for Twins Prospect #26, so we move forward to #27. Please discuss.

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B
  24. David Bromberg , RHP
  25. Rob Delaney, RH RP 
  26. Joe Benson, OF

Off the ballot (for this round) - Alex Burnett

On the ballot - Brian Dinkelman

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Star-divide

Not to self-promote, but here is the link to my Prospect choices for 21-30(http://www.sethspeaks.net/100208.htm). All of the top twentyare already chosen. This link provides some information on the players you are voting for.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #27?
Cole Devries
7 votes
Brian Dinkelman
7 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
10 votes
Dustin Martin
25 votes
Charles Nolte
3 votes
Dan Osterbrook
10 votes
Jason Pridie
34 votes
Steve Singleton
7 votes

103 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #26 (Poll)

The vote for #25 was an easy runaway for Rob Delaney, so we will continue with prospect #26's vote. I'm just going to leave all of the same players on the ballot. However, I will add Cole Devries. Like I've said, I am going to go with this to #30. If someone else would like to take over at that point, that would be great.

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B
  24. David Bromberg , RHP
  25. Rob Delaney, RH RP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - None

On the ballot - Cole Devries

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #26?
Joe Benson
22 votes
Alex Burnett
3 votes
Cole Devries
12 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
8 votes
Tim Lahey
2 votes
Dustin Martin
13 votes
Charles Nolte
4 votes
Dan Osterbrook
10 votes
Jason Pridie
17 votes
Steve Singleton
5 votes

96 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #25 (Poll)

David Bromberg was prospect #24, so now we advance to #25. This one may not be much of a challenge, so it is more important to let me know they players that you want to see on the next ballot.

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B
  24. David Bromberg , RHP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Erik Lis, Yohan Pino, Alexander Soto

On the ballot - Alex Burnett, Tim Lahey, Charles Nolte, Steve Singleton

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #25?
Joe Benson
9 votes
Alex Burnett
1 votes
Rob Delaney
31 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
2 votes
Tim Lahey
4 votes
Dustin Martin
4 votes
Charles Nolte
0 votes
Dan Osterbrook
2 votes
Jason Pridie
6 votes
Steve Singleton
1 votes

60 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #24 (Poll)

Deibinson Romero easily too prospect #23, so now we advance to #24. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP
  23. Deibinson Romero, 3B 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Martire Garcia, Daniel Ortiz, David Winfree

On the ballot - Erik Lis, Dustin Martin, Dan Osterbrook, Yohan Pino, Alexander Soto

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #24?
Joe Benson
11 votes
David Bromberg
32 votes
Rob Delaney
27 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
7 votes
Erik Lis
4 votes
Dustin Martin
10 votes
Dan Osterbrook
6 votes
Yohan Pino
2 votes
Jason Pridie
9 votes
Alexander Soto
1 votes

109 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #23 (Poll)

Mike McCardell was running away with the vote for Twins Prospect #22, so I made a call and will continue going with the list. So, here is a new ballot. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF
  22. Michael McCardell, RHP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Erik Lis, Dustin Martin, Dan Osterbrook, Yohan Pino

On the ballot - Joe Benson, Martire Garcia, Matt Macri, Daniel Ortiz David Winfree

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is the Twins #23 Prospect?
Joe Benson
7 votes
David Bromberg
16 votes
Rob Delaney
16 votes
Martire Garcia
0 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
7 votes
Matt Macri
5 votes
Daniel Ortiz
1 votes
Jason Pridie
5 votes
Deibinson Romero
22 votes
David Winfree
2 votes

81 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #22 (Poll)

Uffdah!!! FINALLY!! Roger will be able to vote for someone new!!! Rene Tosoni was chosen the #21 Twins prospect, so now we will vote for #22. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF
  21. Rene Tosoni, OF 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Evan Bigley, Jonathan Waltenbury, David Winfree

On the ballot - Tyler Ladendorf, Erik Lis, Dan Osterbrook, Yohan Pino

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #22?
David Bromberg
9 votes
Rob Delaney
10 votes
Tyler Ladendorf
4 votes
Erik Lis
3 votes
Dustin Martin
1 votes
Michael McCardell
30 votes
Dan Osterbrook
3 votes
Yohan Pino
3 votes
Jason Pridie
6 votes
Deibinson Romero
10 votes

79 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #21 (Poll)

Alright, we have our Top 20. Steve Tolleson held off a late run by Michael McCardell to take the spot. Earlier in the day, he was neck and neck with Rene Tosoni. Let's try to get a Top 30. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP
  20. Steve Tolleson, IF 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Joe Benson, BJ Hermsen

On the ballot - Evan Bigley, Dustin Martin, Jonathan Waltenbury, David Winfree

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

 

Poll
Who is the Twins #21 prospect? (Poll closes at 4:45 p.m. central time on Tuesday)
Evan Bigley
3 votes
David Bromberg
11 votes
Rob Delaney
20 votes
Dustin Martin
8 votes
Michael McCardell
14 votes
Jason Pridie
12 votes
Deibinson Romero
20 votes
Rene Tosoni
26 votes
Jonathan Waltenbury
3 votes
David Winfree
4 votes

121 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #20 (Poll)

Alright, we are up to #20. Anthony Slama easily topped Philip Humber for the #17 spot. In a very close vote, Brian Duensing was the leading vote-getter for #19 when the poll closed. There weren't as many voters for this pick, so hopefully we will get more votes for #20. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. Anthony Slama, RH RP 
  18. Philip Humber, RHP
  19. Brian Duensing, LHP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - None

On the ballot - Joe Benson, BJ Hermsen

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is the Twins #20 prospect?
Joe Benson
5 votes
David Bromberg
12 votes
Rob Delaney
16 votes
BJ Hermsen
3 votes
Michael McCardell
19 votes
Jason Pridie
12 votes
Deibinson Romero
12 votes
Steve Tolleson
21 votes
Rene Tosoni
15 votes

115 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #19 (Poll)

There is currently a Prospect-Run off over in the Diaries between Philip Humber and Anthony Slama for the #17 and #18 prospects. So lets now start the vote for Twins prospect #19. Keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
  17. 17/18 - Please see diaries on the right to vote for Anthony Slama or Philip Humber to determine their positions in this ranking 

Off the ballot (for this round) - None

On the ballot - Deibinson Romero

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #19?
David Bromberg
10 votes
Rob Delaney
11 votes
Brian Duensing
15 votes
Mike McCardell
12 votes
Jason Pridie
7 votes
Deibinson Romero
11 votes
Steve Tolleson
13 votes
Rene Tosoni
14 votes

93 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Prospect Run-Off (Humber or Slama)

The poll for Twins Prospect #17 was very close. Philip Humber and Anthony Slama were within one vote of each other, so I am going to do a prospect run-off. Since it was that close, and in an attempt to push through a Top 30 or 40 list, the winner of this run-off will be #17, and the other will be #18. That way, I can also start a vote for Prospect #19.

Poll
Who is your choice for Twins Prospect #17, Philip Humber or Anthony Slama?
Philip Humber
27 votes
Anthony Slama
37 votes

64 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Twins Prospect #17 (Poll)

Carlos Gutierrez was the selection for the Twins #16 prospect. The last couple have been relatively easy votes, so we are now at a point where I am very curious who should be included. I've been rather surprised by some people's low vote totals, so do I put more new names? Do I only have 7 or 8 on the ballot? Any other thoughts? So, keep discussing your choices and who should be added:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
  16. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Alex Burnett, Brian Dinkelman, Dustin Martin, Dan Osterbrook

On the ballot - Brian Duensing, Philip Humber, Mike McCardell, Steve Singleton, Anthony Slama

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

 

Poll
Who si the Twins 17th ranked prospect?
David Bromberg
6 votes
Rob Delaney
11 votes
Brian Duensing
7 votes
Philip Humber
16 votes
Michael McCardell
11 votes
Jason Pridie
6 votes
Steve Singeton
0 votes
Anthony Slama
17 votes
Steve Tolleson
5 votes
Rene Tosoni
12 votes

91 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #16 (Poll)

Chris Parmelee was the clear choice for #15 Twins prospect. Just three of the ten on the ballot got the 5% amount, so the ballot is very different. Instead of going with some names over and over, I went with some new names. So again, I need people to let me know who to have on the ballot.. So, keep discussing your choices:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP
  15. Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Joe Benson, Brian Duensing, Michael McCardell, Deibinson Romero, Anthony Slama, David Winfree

On the ballot - Alex Burnett, Brian Dinkelman, Dustin Martin, Dan Osterbrook, Jason Pridie, Steve Tolleson, Rene Tosoni

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is the Twins #16 Prospect?
David Bromberg
13 votes
Alex Burnett
0 votes
Rob Delaney
13 votes
Brian Dinkelman
4 votes
Carlos Gutierrez
35 votes
Dustin Martin
4 votes
Dan Osterbrook
1 votes
Jason Pridie
11 votes
Steve Tolleson
11 votes
Rene Tosoni
7 votes

99 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #15 (Poll)

Jeff Manship takes the spot for Prospect #14. So it's time to vote for #15. I have some personal thoughts on these, but it is a community vote, so I will go by the 5% rule this time again. Be sure to leave Comments and also tell me who should be added to the ballot, if someone is missing. So, keep discussing your choices:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 
  14. Jeff Manship, RHP

Off the ballot (for this round) - Erik Lis, Steve Tolleson, Rene Tosoni

On the ballot - Joe Benson, David Bromberg, Brian Duensing, David Winfree

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is Twins Prospect #15?
Joe Benson
4 votes
David Bromberg
10 votes
Rob Delaney
15 votes
Brian Duensing
5 votes
Carlos Gutierrez
26 votes
Michael McCardell
3 votes
Chris Parmelee
39 votes
Deibinson Romero
4 votes
Anthony Slama
5 votes
David Winfree
2 votes

113 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #14 (Poll)

In a very close vote, Trevor Plouffe edged out Jeff Manship with Chris Parmelee not far behind. Normally, I will remove players who do not receive 5%, but DJ Romero had 3% and comments indicated that a few people would vote for him in the next round, so I am keeping him in there. So, keep discussing your choices:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 
  13. Trevor Plouffe, IF 

Off the ballot (for this round) - David Bromberg, Dustin Martin

On the ballot - Erik Lis, Anthony Slama and Steve Tolleson

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is the Twins #14 prospect?
Rob Delaney
10 votes
Carlos Gutierrez
25 votes
Erik Lis
1 votes
Jeff Manship
43 votes
Michael McCardell
7 votes
Chris Parmelee
36 votes
Deibinson Romero
8 votes
Anthony Slama
10 votes
Steve Tolleson
4 votes
Rene Tosoni
5 votes

149 votes | Poll has closed

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Twinkie Town Minnesota Twins Prospect #13 (Poll)

Kevin Mulvey was our pick for the team's #12 prospect, so now it is time to vote for #13. So, keep discussing your choices:

  1. Danny Valencia, 3B
  2. Ben Revere, OF
  3. Aaron Hicks, OF
  4. Angel Morales, OF
  5. Wilson Ramos, C
  6. Jose Mijares, LH RP 
  7. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
  8. Tyler Robertson, LHP
  9. Deolis Guerra, RHP
  10. Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH 
  11. Shooter Hunt, RHP
  12. Kevin Mulvey, RHP 

Off the ballot (for this round) - Brian Duensing, Steve Tolleson

On the ballot - David Bromberg, Dustin Martin, Deibinson Romero

Again, please vote for the player that you think is the Twins top prospect among those remaining on the ballot. Poll will be up approximately 24 hours. Please vote, but also discuss your selection and the players available. Finally, if there are names you feel should be added to a ballot, mention them as well.

Poll
Who is the Twins #13 Prospect?
David Bromberg
1 votes
Rob Delaney
10 votes
Carlos Gutierrez
18 votes
Jeff Manship
27 votes
Dustin Martin
3 votes
Michael McCardell
15 votes
Chris Parmelee
24 votes
Trevor Plouffe
29 votes
Deibinson Romero
5 votes
Rene Tosoni
10 votes

142 votes | Poll has closed

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