In my 12 team head to head points league, we can keep three prospects (less than 300 AB/100 IP). My options are pretty stacked - Machado, Profar, Trout, Shelby Miller, Lawrie, and J.Montero. While I like Machado and Profar, it really comes down to keeping three of Trout, Miller, Lawrie, and Montero. I'm pretty much locked in on Trout and Miller (pitching is pretty important in this league) but am torn between Lawrie and Montero.

What do you think?

Here are some starting pitchers to watch today and tonight -

Andy Oliver

David Huff

Yunesky Maya

Kyle Weiland

Noel Arguelles

Zeke Spruill

Austin Hyatt

Chris Balcom Miller

Jureuys Familia

Jeff Locke

Brad Peacock

Julio Rodriguez

Zach Lee

Wade Miley

Ismael Guillon

Jesse Biddle

Robbie Erlin

Christian Friedrich

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Rangers probables via Scott Lucas:

AAA: Neil Ramirez
AA: Martin Perez
Hi-A: off
Lo-A: off
Short-A: David Perez
Rookie: Shawn Blackwell

... other than that, you got me...

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One of the biggest stories tonight is the state side debut of Rangers phenom David Perez. He will be taking the hill for short-season Spokane of the NWL.

Other Rangers minor league probables, via Scott Lucas -

AAA: Neil Ramirez
AA: Martin Perez
Hi-A: Joe Wieland
Lo-A: Cody Buckel
Short-A: David Perez

Others going tonight - Spruill, Owens, Skaggs, Odorizzi, Balcom-Miller, Banuelos, Gould, H.Simpson, Ray, VonRosenberg, Jay Jackson, Beavan, Oberholtzer, Roemer... and probably others that pop up later.

Scoreboard @ http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/scoreboard/

While most of the focus remains on the draft, there are games to be played today and some interesting starting pitchers.

Such as -

Lollis, Odorizzi, Spruill, Wieland, Peacock, Locke, Familia, May, Brackman, T.Walker, Goodnight, Cecil, Eovaldi.

And perhaps some others that are currently listed as to be announced.

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Today's probables -

AAA - Brackman, Mazarro, Montgomery, LeBlanc

AA - J.Ramirez, Hendricks, Kawakami, Parker

High A - Lollis, Odorizzi, Morrow, Heckathorn, Cosart

Low A - Hutchison, Thornberg, Blair, Salcedo, Biddle, C.Cain, Carlos Perez, Carlos Melo

And others, as many are TBD.

MILB Scoreboard: http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/scoreboard/

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Anyone else a little concerned about his lack of velocity so far? His fastball has averaged 91 MPH so far, down 3 miles from the past two years. Is there any reason for it? It's not a big sample size, but he had his velocity from the get go last season.

Here's his velocity charts... you can see he's never thrown as "slow" as he has so far this year... http://www.fangraphs.com/pitchfxo.aspx?playerid=5213&position=P&pitch=FA

Anyone else think that Jackson is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing non-top 100 prospects this season? I've read nothing but good things about him and he seems like the kind of guy who has a chance to become a consensus top 100 prospect a year from now.

Sickels, 9/10:

Inconsistent command from this Florida high school kid, but stuff is very, very good and I have one very trusted source who insists Jackson is going to take the lower minors by storm next year.

Goldstein, 3/11:

A supplemental first-round pick who is very projectable, and who could move up this list in short order.

Those reports were promising on their own, but Jason Parks recently saw Jackson first-hand and had many glowing things to say.... NOTE: This particular content was free for all on his site.

Jackson was throwing very hard, sitting 93 and touching 95. Jackson isn’t a big guy, but he creates excellent angle on his FB, throwing from a 3/4 slot and creating good deception stemming from his glove movement, a high leg lift, and a high front-side in the delivery.  Velocity aside, the pitch features a ton of late-life, exploding on hitters and boring into right-handers. The CB is very good as well, showing depth and good deception from the arm. The ball breaks late on the hitter, with 12-6 action. The CU was too firm, but I wasn’t expecting a plus CU from a recent high school arm, especially one that has a mid 70s CB and a plus FB. The arm action is very fast and the delivery smooth, so I think the CU will develop. There aren’t many arms I would take in the system over Jackson. It’s early, but the arm is special.

I have a really good intuitive feeling about this guy's chances. 12 months from now, I think he'll be on everyone's top 100. Who else is with me?

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2611021.html

 

1. Dustin Ackley, 2b

2. Michael Pineda, rhp

3. Nick Franklin, ss/2b

4. Taijuan Walker, rhp

5. Guillermo Pimentel, of

6. Mauricio Robles, lhp

7. Johermyn Chavez, of

8. Marcus Littlewood, ss

9. Kyle Seager, inf

10. Dan Cortes, rhp

 

BEST TOOLS

 

Best Hitter for Average Dustin Ackley

Best Power Hitter Johermyn Chavez

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Dustin Ackley

Fastest Baserunner Dustin Ackley

Best Athlete Greg Halman

Best Fastball Michael Pineda

Best Curveball Josh Fields

Best Slider Michael Pineda

Best Changeup Mauricio Robles

Best Control Erasmo Ramirez

Best Defensive Catcher Steve Baron

Best Defensive Infielder Gabriel Noriega

Best Infield Arm Carlos Triunfel

Best Defensive Outfielder Matt Cerione

Best Outfield Arm Johermyn Chavez

Anyone care to sum up what they say on Walker?

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610983.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Mike Trout, of

2. Tyler Chatwood, rhp

3. Jean Segura, 2b

4. Hank Conger, c

5. Jordan Walden, rhp

6. Kaleb Cowart, 3b

7. Garrett Richards, rhp

8. Fabio Martinez, rhp

9. Mark Trumbo, 1b/of

10. Cam Bedrosian, rhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Mike Trout

Best Power Hitter Mark Trumbo

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Hank Conger

Fastest Baserunner Mike Trout

Best Athlete Mike Trout

Best Fastball Jordan Walden

Best Curveball Tyler Chatwood

Best Slider Fabio Martinez

Best Changeup Trevor Reckling

Best Control Tim Kiely

Best Defensive Catcher Alberto Rosario

Best Defensive Infielder Andrew Romine

Best Infield Arm Kaleb Corwart

Best Defensive Outfielder Mike Trout

Best Outfield Arm Angel Castillo

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610957.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Chris Sale, lhp

2. Brent Morel, 3b/ss

3. Dayan Viciedo, 1b/3b

4. Jared Mitchell, of

5. Eduardo Escobar, ss

6. Gregori Infante, rhp

7. Jacob Petricka, rhp

8. Brandon Short, of

9. Trayce Thompson, of

10. Anthony Carter, rhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Brent Morel

Best Power Hitter Dayan Viciedo

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jimmy Gallagher

Fastest Baserunner Qualon Millender

Best Athlete Jared Mitchell

Best Fastball Chris Sale

Best Curveball Nate Jones

Best Slider Chris Sale

Best Changeup Chris Sale

Best Control Dylan Axelrod

Best Defensive Catcher Miguel Gonzalez

Best Defensive Infielder Eduardo Escobar

Best Infield Arm Brent Morel

Best Defensive Outfielder Jordan Danks

Best Outfield Arm Jose Martinez

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610951.html

1. Jacob Turner, rhp

2. Nick Castellanos, 3b

3. Andy Oliver, lhp

4. Francisco Martinez, 3b

5. Daniel Fields, of

6. Casey Crosby, lhp

7. Chance Ruffin, rhp

8. Drew Smyly, lhp

9. Avisail Garcia, of

10. Jose Ortega, rhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Nick Castellanos

Best Power Hitter Nick Castellanos

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jamie Johnson

Fastest Baserunner Gustavo Nunez

Best Athlete Daniel Fields

Best Fastball Jose Ortega

Best Curveball Jacob Turner

Best Slider Chance Ruffin

Best Changeup Jacob Turner

Best Control Adam Wilk

Best Defensive Catcher Bryan Holaday

Best Defensive Infielder Cale Iorg

Best Infield Arm Nick Castellanos

Best Defensive Outfielder Andy Dirks

Best Outfield Arm Casper Wells

FULL REPORT @ http://mlb.fanhouse.com/2010/11/18/full-scouting-report-danny-duffy/

In part, it reads:

"Duffy has a lot of strong attributes but it's the fastball that will set him apart. There have been varying reports on Duffy's velocity since his return, but the buzz about his velocity being up is absolutely true. On Wednesday, Duffy worked at 92-94, never pitching below 91 and reaching 96 mph twice. And throughout the outing he routinely touched 95 mph"

"If you are looking for a comparison, one of the more clear-cut ones out there is Cole Hamels."

"Right now, his overall command of his secondary pitches make him more of a third starter or perhaps a two. But, if he can consistently spot his curveball or changeup, then we suddenly have an ace-type pitcher on our hands."

Pretty positive report overall and looks more and more like Law just saw him on an off night.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610943.html 

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3b

2. Alex White, rhp

3. Jason Kipnis, 2b

4. Drew Pomeranz, lhp

5. Nick Weglarz, of

6. Jason Knapp, rhp

7. Levon Washington, of

8. Tony Wolters, ss

9. Joe Gardner, rhp

10. Nick Hagadone, lhp

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Lonnie Chisenhall

Best Power Hitter Nick Weglarz

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jordan Henry

Fastest Baserunner Delvi Cid

Best Athlete LeVon Washington

Best Fastball Jason Knapp

Best Curveball Drew Pomeranz

Best Slider Josh Judy

Best Changeup T.J. House

Best Control Matt Packer

Best Defensive Catcher Roberto Perez

Best Defensive Infielder Kyle Bellows

Best Infield Arm Giovanny Urshela

Best Defensive Outfielder Ezequiel Carrera

Best Outfield Arm Abner Abreu

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610923.html

1. Eric Hosmer, 1b

2. Wil Myers, c

3. Mike Moustakas, 3b

4. John Lamb, lhp

5. Mike Montgomery, lhp

6. Christian Colon, ss

7. Danny Duffy, lhp

8. Chris Dwyer, lhp

9. Aaron Crow, rhp

10. Brett Eibner, of

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Eric Hosmer

Best Power Hitter Mike Moustakas

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Wil Myers

Fastest Baserunner Jarrod Dyson

Best Athlete Derrick Robinson

Best Fastball Yordano Ventura

Best Curveball Mike Montgomery

Best Slider Aaron Crow

Best Changeup John Lamb

Best Control John Lamb

Best Defensive Catcher Salvador Perez

Best Defensive Infielder Humberto Arteaga

Best Infield Arm Mike Moustakas

Best Defensive Outfielder Jarrod Dyson

Best Outfield Arm Jordan Parraz

Free for all @ http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12400

System In 20 Words Or Less: The 2010 draft and one international signee transforms the system with a trio of ultra-high ceiling teenage arms.

Five-Star Prospects
1. James Taillon, RHP
2. Stetson Allie, RHP
Four-Star Prospects
3. Luis Heredia, LHP
4. Tony Sanchez, C
Three-Star Prospects
5. Rudy Owens, LHP
6. Bryan Morris, RHP
7. Starling Marte, OF
8. Jeff Locke, LHP
9. Diego Moreno, RHP
Two-Star Prospects
10. Colton Cain, LHP
11. Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP

Nine More:
12. Mel Rojas, Jr., OF: This third-round pick is a big, athletic switch-hitter with plus speed and some power potential, but is very raw.
13. Zack Dodson, LHP: He's a lefty who has potential for three solid offerings, but projects as back-end starter.
14. Alex Presley, OF: Presley is a diminutive outfielder who can hit, but he doesn't profile well for a corner due to a lack of power.
15. Gorkys Hernandez, OF: He's one of the best defensive outfielders in the minors, but will he ever hit?
16. Chase D'Arnaud, SS: D'Arnaud collapsed at Double-A in 2011, but he still offers a decent approach and speed.
17. Andrew Lambo, OF: This former Dodgers prospect has seen his stock fall due to poor performances and drug suspensions. The Pirates believe in the bat, and a good showing so far in the Arizona Fall League is creating optimism.
18. Nick Kingham, RHP: This 2010 fourth-rounder is big and projectable, but he's more of a thrower than a pitcher for now.
19. Josh Harrison, INF: An ex-Cubs prospect, Harrison can put a bat on the ball, but like Presley, he's tiny and offers few secondary skills.
20. Quincy Latimore, OF: He's a compact athlete who had minor a breakout year with 19 home runs and 100 RBI

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2011/2610882.html

1. Casey Kelly, rhp

2. Jose Iglesias, ss

3. Anthony Rizzo, 1b

4. Anthony Ranaudo, rhp

5. Drake Britton, lhp

6. Reymond Fuentes, of

7. Josh Reddick, of

8. Felix Doubront, lhp

9. Stolmy Pimentel, rhp

10. Garin Cecchini, 3b

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Garin Cecchini

Best Power Hitter Anthony Rizzo

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Che-Hsuan Lin

Fastest Baserunner Felix Sanchez

Best Athlete Reymond Fuentes

Best Fastball  Drake Britton

Best Curveball Casey Kelly

Best Slider Alex Wilson

Best Changeup Stolmy Pimentel

Best Control Chris Balcom-Miller

Best Defensive Catcher Tim Federowicz

Best Defensive Infielder Jose Iglesias

Best Infield Arm Will Middlebrooks

Best Defensive Outfielder Che-Hsuan Lin

Best Outfield Arm Che-Hsuan Lin

Some of today's starters.... Mills, Rondon, Lincoln, Chacin, Lindblom, Doubront, Bleich, Tanner, Aumont, Cashner, Withrow, Brigham, Hagadone, Melville, Dolis, Peralta, Familia, Moore, Sample, J.Gardner, Hobgood, Font, Volz

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/scoreboard/

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It's supposedly down to Chapman, Travis Wood, or Leake. Who wins?

Chapman undoubtedly has the best stuff of the three, but a couple months ago the prevailing opinion here was to start him in High A or Double A. He's also dealing with a minor back issue right now. Leake has not pitched an inning the minors and would jump from college to the majors, something even Strasburg isn't doing. Wood is the least regarded of the three, but he managed to get up to AAA by the end of last year.

What do people think of him going forward? 

He was always highly regarded as a prospect, but scuffled badly in 2008 as a rookie with Oakland. Then he was dealt to Colorado, his third organization in as many years, and he tore up AAA with a 1048 OPS with a 22-32 BB-K in 192 AB. Upon promotion to Colorado, he initially struggled but mashed as the season wore on, posting a 992 OPS over his final 200 AB of the year. He added in 16 steals (in 20 attempts) in his 278 major league at bats last year.

Now 24, he is getting a lot of hype heading into 2010 and beyond. Nobody has ever doubted the tools.

Not a whole lot here.... Schlereth is in DET as of yesterday and Parker is a goner until 2011.

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269226.html

 

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Jarrod Parker, rhp

2. Bobby Borchering, 3b

3. A.J. Pollock, of

4. Brandon Allen, 1b

5. Daniel Schlereth, lhp

6. Chris Owings

7. Mike Belfiore, lhp

8. Marc Krauss, of

9. Ryan Wheeler, 1b

10. Collin Cowgill, of

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average A.J. Pollock

Best Power Hitter Bobby Borchering

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Ryan Wheeler

Fastest Baserunner Antonio Sepulveda

Best Athlete Keon Broxton

Best Fastball Jarrod Parker

Best Curveball Daniel Schlereth

Best Slider Jarrod Parker

Best Changeup Josh Collmenter

Best Control Bryan Augenstein

Best Defensive Catcher Rossmel Perez

Best Defensive Infielder Reynaldo Navarro

Best Infield Arm Pedro Ciriaco

Best Defensive Outfielder A.J. Pollock

Best Outfield Arm Jeremia Gomez

 

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9826

Five-Star Prospects
1. Aaron Hicks, CF
2. Miguel Jean (Sano), SS
Four-Star Prospects
3. Ben Revere, OF
4. Wilson Ramos, C
5. Kyle Gibson, RHP
Three-Star Prospects
6. Angel Morales, OF
7. David Bromberg, RHP
8. Carlos Gutierrez, RHP
9. Danny Valencia, 3B
10. Joe Benson, OF
Two-Star Prospects
11. Billy Bullock, RHP

Four More:

12. Jeff Manship, RHP: This heady pitcher's skill set works better in long relief.
13. Tyler Robertson, LHP: A command-and-control lefty, he succeeds more on guile than stuff.
14. Adrian Salcedo, RHP: The Dominican product is long in size, command, and projection.
15. Rene Tosoni, OF: Hailing from Canada, Tosoni showed surprising pop in '09, but he profiles best as a fourth outfielder.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9820

Four-Star Prospects
1. Mike Trout, OF
2. Hank Conger, C 
3. Jordan Walden, RHP 
4. Trevor Reckling, LHP 
5. Fabio Martinez, RHP
Three-Star Prospects
6. Garrett Richards, RHP
7. Peter Bourjos, CF 
8. Randall Grichuk , LF
9. Tyler Skaggs, LHP 
10. Jon Bachanov, RHP
11. Tyler Kehrer, LHP

Four More:
12. Chris Pettit, OF: This hitting machine is limited to a corner athletically, and a lack of power hurts him there.
13. Tyler Chatwood, RHP: An undersized righty, he can miss bats with plus velocity, but his secondary stuff and command need work.
14. Alex Amarista, 2B: The tiny Venezuelan won the Midwest League batting title, but he has questionable upside.
15. Mark Trumbo, 1B: His power dropped off in Double-A; as first-base prospect, he has to mash.

John Sickels' Top 15

 

1) Mike Trout, OF, Grade B+: On overall upside potential, has to rank number one but although I'd love additional performance data about his power development. A bit of a risk, but the upside is outstanding.

2) Hank Conger, C, Grade B+: I think a full breakout is possible in 2010. I like the bat, the glove is coming along, just hope he stays healthy.

3) Trevor Reckling, LHP, Grade B+: Needs to lower his walk rate, but I liked him a lot last year and he performed well as one of the youngest pitchers in Double-A.

4) Garrett Richards, RHP, Grade B: First-class stuff and command was much better in pro ball than in college ball.

5)  Peter Bourjos, OF, Grade B-: Borderline B. Speed goes nicely with improved plate discipline.

6)  Fabio Martinez, RHP, Grade B-: Great stuff with high strikeout rate, needs to lower walks and prove himself at higher levels.

7)  Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Grade B- due to lack of experience, but supremely projectable.

8)  Jordan Walden, RHP, Grade B-: tough to rank and grade due to '09 injury problems. If healthy he's a personal favorite, and dominated at times in the Texas League before getting hurt.

9) Jon Bachanov, RHP, Grade B-: Tommy John survivor drew raves in the Arizona Rookie League, showing sharp command of plus stuff. Just needs more experience.

10) Chris Pettit, OF, Grade B-: I think he can be a solid player but not a star.

11) Randal Grichuk, OF, Grade B-: borderline C+. Very strong power potential, but needs to make a lot of improvements with his plate discipline.

12) Trevor Bell, RHP, Grade C+: Forgotten prospect re-established himself in 2009. Does not have the upside of the other Grade C+s, but he's closer to being able to help. Didn't do great in the majors but deserves more chances.

13) Ryan Chaffee, RHP, Grade C+: High strikeout rate with very high GO/AO ratio. Needs to lower walks, big sleeper for '10.

14) Tyler Chatwood, RHP, Grade C+: Similar to Chaffee, gets strikeouts and grounders although not quite as extreme, also a sleeper if he can throw more strikes.

15) Jean Segura, 2B, Grade C+: Very young, fast, hit well in the Pioneer League, but has problems with injuries.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269238.html

 

 

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Dee Gordon, ss

2. Chris Withrow, rhp

3. Aaron Miller, lhp

4. Ethan Martin, rhp

5. Josh Lindblom, rhp

6. Scott Elbert, lhp

7. Andrew Lambo, of

8. Ivan DeJesus Jr., ss

9. Trayvon Robinson, of

10. Allen Webster, rhp

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Dee Gordon

Best Power Hitter Kyle Russell

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jamie Hoffman

Fastest Baserunner Dee Gordon

Best Athlete Dee Gordon

Best Fastball Kenley Jansen

Best Curveball Ethan Martin

Best Slider Josh Lindblom

Best Changeup Scott Elbert

Best Control Tim Sexton

Best Defensive Catcher A.J. Ellis

Best Defensive Infielder Dee Gordon

Best Infield Arm Pedro Baez

Best Defensive Outfielder Scott Van Slyke

Best Outfield Arm Xavier Paul

 

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Donavan Tate, of

2. Simon Castro, rhp

3. James Darnell, 3b

4. Jaff Decker, of

5. Logan Forsythe, 3b

6. Cory Luebke, lhp

7. Wynn Pelzer, rhp

8. Everett Williams, of

9. Edinson Rincon, 3b

10. Aaron Poreda, lhp

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jaff Decker

Best Power Hitter Matt Clark

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Logan Forsythe

Fastest Baserunner Luis Durango

Best Athlete Donavan Tate

Best Fastball Wynn Pelzer

Best Curveball Keyvius Sampson

Best Slider Wynn Pelzer

Best Changeup Jeremy Hefner

Best Control Chris Fetter

Best Defensive Catcher Luis Martinez

Best Defensive Infielder Beamer Weems

Best Infield Arm Lance Zawadzki

Best Defensive Outfielder Donavan Tate

Best Outfield Arm Rymer Liriano

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269205.html

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269203.html

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Tyler Matzek, lhp

2. Christian Friederich, lhp

3. Wilin Rosario, c

4. Jhoulys Chacin, rhp

5. Hector Gomez, ss

6. Eric Young Jr., 2b/of

7. Tim Wheeler, of

8. Rex Brothers, lhp

9. Esmil Rogers, rhp

10. Nolan Arenado, 3b

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Nolan Arenado

Best Power Hitter Kent Matthes

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Darin Holcomb

Fastest Baserunner Eric Young Jr.

Best Athlete Eric Young Jr.

Best Fastball Tyler Matzek

Best Curveball Christian Friederich

Best Slider Rex Brothers

Best Changeup Jhoulys Chacin

Best Control Matt Reynolds

Best Defensive Catcher Michael McKenry

Best Defensive Infielder Jonathan Herrera

Best Infield Arm Hector Gomez

Best Defensive Outfielder Chris Frey

Best Outfield Arm David Christensen

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Shelby Miller, rhp

2. Jaime Garcia, lhp

3. Lance Lynn, rhp

4. Daryl Jones, of

5. David Freese, 3b/1b

6. Eduardo Sanchez, rhp

7. Allen Craig, of/1b/3b

8. Blake Hawksworth, rhp

9. Daniel Descalso, 2b

10. Robert Stock, c

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jon Jay

Best Power Hitter Allen Craig

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Charles Cutler

Fastest Baserunner Adron Chambers

Best Athlete Daryl Jones

Best Fastball Shelby Miller

Best Curveball Jaime Garcia

Best Slider Blake King

Best Changeup P.J. Walters

Best Control P.J. Walters

Best Defensive Catcher Matt Pagnozzi

Best Defensive Infielder Ryan Jackson

Best Infield Arm Tyler Greene

Best Defensive Outfielder Shane Robinson

Best Outfield Arm Jon Edwards

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269196.html

Five-Star Prospects

1. Jacob Turner, RHP
2. Casey Crosby, LHP
Four-Star Prospects
3. Scott Sizemore, 2B
Three-Star Prospects
4. Daniel Fields, SS
5. Andy Oliver, LHP
6. Alex Avila, C
7. Cody Satterwhite, RHP 
8. Wilkin Ramirez, OF 
9. Ryan Strieby, 1B 
10. Gustavo Nunez, SS
Two-Star Prospects
11. Casper Wells, OF

Four More:
12. Alfredo Figaro, RHP: The undersized righty is a big league-ready middle reliever, but that's also his likely ceiling.
13. Melvin Mercedes, RHP: Mercedes is a teenager who is loaded with projection, but he needs plenty of refinement.
14. Cale Iorg, SS: The athletic, slick-fielding shortstop looked completely overmatched at Double-A, but he might have been rushed.
15. Brennan Boesch, OF: He’s a massive outfielder with massive power and massive holes in his swing.

http://baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9796

TOP TEN PROSPECTS

1. Pedro Alvarez, 3b

2. Jose Tabata, of

3. Tony Sanchez, c

4. Brad Lincoln, rhp

5. Chase D'Arnaud, ss/2b

6. Starling Marte, of

7. Tim Alderson, rhp

8. Zack Von Rosenberg, rhp

9. Rudy Owens, lhp

10. Gorkys Hernandez, of

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Jose Tabata

Best Power Hitter Pedro Alvarez

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Chase d'Arnaud

Fastest Baserunner Jose de los Santos

Best Athlete Chase d'Arnaud

Best Fastball Victor Black

Best Curveball Brad Lincoln

Best Slider Victor Black

Best Changeup Daniel McCutchen

Best Control Rudy Owens

Best Defensive Catcher Tony Sanchez

Best Defensive Infielder Argenis Diaz

Best Infield Arm Argenis Diaz

Best Defensive Outfielder Gorkys Hernandez

Best Outfield Arm Starling Marte

 

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Top Ten Prospects

1. Alcides Escobar, ss

2. Brett Lawrie, 2b

3. Mat Gamel, 3b

4. Eric Arnett, rhp

5. Jonathan Lucroy, c

6. Kentrail Davis, of

7. Zach Braddock, lhp

8. Lorenzo Cain, of

9. Jake Odorizzi, rhp

10. Kyle Heckathorn, rhp

 

BEST TOOLS

Best Hitter for Average Brett Lawrie

Best Power Hitter Brett Lawrie

Best Strike-Zone Discipline Jonathan Lucroy

Fastest Baserunner Lee Haydel

Best Athlete D'Vontrey Richardson

Best Fastball Jeremy Jeffress

Best Curveball Cody Scarpetta

Best Slider Zach Braddock

Best Changeup Amaury Rivas

Best Control Amaury Rivas

Best Defensive Catcher Carlos Corporan

Best Defensive Infielder Alcides Escobar

Best Infield Arm Alcides Escobar

Best Defensive Outfielder Logan Schafer

Best Outfield Arm Brendan Katin

 

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