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The Twinkie Town Top 50

SethSpeaks — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:11:52 -0000

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:

Danny Valencia, 3B
Ben Revere, OF
Aaron Hicks, OF
Angel Morales, OF
Wilson Ramos, C
Jose Mijares, LH RP
Anthony Swarzak, RHP
Tyler Robertson, LHP
Deolis Guerra, RHP
Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH
Shooter Hunt, RHP
Kevin Mulvey, RHP
Trevor Plouffe, IF
Jeff Manship, RHP
Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
Anthony Slama, RH RP
Philip Humber, RHP
Brian Duensing, LHP
Steve Tolleson, IF
Rene Tosoni, OF
Michael McCardell, RHP
Deibinson Romero, 3B
David Bromberg , RHP
Rob Delaney, RH RP
Joe Benson, OF
Jason Pridie, OF
Dustin Martin, OF
Alex Burnett, RHP
Tyler Ladendorf, SS/3B
Cole Devries, RHP
Steve Singleton, 2B
Dan Osterbrook, LHP
Erik Lis, 1B/OF/DH
David Winfree, OF
Jonathan Waltenbury, OF
Evan Bigley, OF
Brian Dinkelman, 2B
Yohan Pino, RHP
Matt Macri, IF
Jay Rainville, RHP
Loek Van Mil, RHP
Nick Papasan, IF
Matthew Fox, RHP
Daniel Ortiz, OF
Steve Hirschfeld, RHP
BJ Hermsen, RHP
Paul Kelly, SS
Bobby Lanigan, RHP
Zach Ward, RH RP

Twins Prospects #47-50 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:34:17 -0000

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:

The vote to this point has been:

Danny Valencia, 3B
Ben Revere, OF
Aaron Hicks, OF
Angel Morales, OF
Wilson Ramos, C
Jose Mijares, LH RP
Anthony Swarzak, RHP
Tyler Robertson, LHP
Deolis Guerra, RHP
Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH
Shooter Hunt, RHP
Kevin Mulvey, RHP
Trevor Plouffe, IF
Jeff Manship, RHP
Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
Anthony Slama, RH RP
Philip Humber, RHP
Brian Duensing, LHP
Steve Tolleson, IF
Rene Tosoni, OF
Michael McCardell, RHP
Deibinson Romero, 3B
David Bromberg , RHP
Rob Delaney, RH RP
Joe Benson, OF
Jason Pridie, OF
Dustin Martin, OF
Alex Burnett, RHP
Tyler Ladendorf, SS/3B
Cole Devries, RHP
Steve Singleton, 2B
Dan Osterbrook, LHP
Erik Lis, 1B/OF/DH
David Winfree, OF
Jonathan Waltenbury, OF
Evan Bigley, OF
Brian Dinkelman, 2B
Yohan Pino, RHP
Matt Macri, IF
Jay Rainville, RHP
Loek Van Mil, RHP
Nick Papasan, IF
Matthew Fox, RHP
Daniel Ortiz, OF
Steve Hirschfeld, RHP

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

Initial Vote for Twins Prospect #47+ (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:15:47 -0000

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

Twins Prospects #43-46 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:07:28 -0000

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

The vote to this point has been:

Danny Valencia, 3B
Ben Revere, OF
Aaron Hicks, OF
Angel Morales, OF
Wilson Ramos, C
Jose Mijares, LH RP
Anthony Swarzak, RHP
Tyler Robertson, LHP
Deolis Guerra, RHP
Luke Hughes, 3B/2B/OF/DH
Shooter Hunt, RHP
Kevin Mulvey, RHP
Trevor Plouffe, IF
Jeff Manship, RHP
Chris Parmelee, 1B/OF
Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
Anthony Slama, RH RP
Philip Humber, RHP
Brian Duensing, LHP
Steve Tolleson, IF
Rene Tosoni, OF
Michael McCardell, RHP
Deibinson Romero, 3B
David Bromberg , RHP
Rob Delaney, RH RP
Joe Benson, OF
Jason Pridie, OF
Dustin Martin, OF
Alex Burnett, RHP
Tyler Ladendorf, SS/3B
Cole Devries, RHP
Steve Singleton, 2B
Dan Osterbrook, LHP
Erik Lis, 1B/OF/DH
David Winfree, OF
Jonathan Waltenbury, OF
Evan Bigley, OF
Brian Dinkelman, 2B
Yohan Pino, RHP
Matt Macri, IF
Jay Rainville, RHP
Loek Van Mil, RHP

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

Twins Prospects 40-42 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:37:11 -0000

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

Poll

Who is your choice for Twins prospect #40?

Matt Macri

35 votes

Jay Rainville

27 votes

Loek Van Mil

22 votes

84 votes | Poll has closed

Twins Prospects #43+(Poll)

SethSpeaks — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:26:12 -0000

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

Twins Prospect #40 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:01:41 -0000

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

Twins Prospects 37-39 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:55:49 -0000

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

Twins Prospect #37 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:35:39 -0000

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

Twins Prospects #34, 35, 36 (Poll)

SethSpeaks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:31:45 -0000

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