I know there has been several infamous Trevor Cahill posts on this website in the past.  Much controversy was stirred by the two sides -- the one that supported him and the one that called him the next "Tyler Clippard".

There was a lot of talk about Brandon Webb comparisons, but most shot those down as just "fan hype".

Cahill is now 12 starts into his major league career, so we have a pretty good grasp on the type of stuff he has.

Although he hasn't been great all season, Cahill's kept his ahead above water, and has been very solid of late.

The Orioles announcers scouting report on him last night said "Webb-like movement".

1. Matt Wieters
2. David Price
3. Jason Heyward
4. Madison Bumgarner
5. Neftali Feliz
6. Cameron Maybin
7. Colby Rasmus
8. Travis Snider
9. Trevor Cahill
10. Dexter Fowler
11. Rick Porcello
12. Brett Anderson
13. Andrew McCutchen
14. Mike Moustakas
15. Tim Alderson
16. Pedro Alvarez
17. Justin Smoak
18. Jhoulys Chacin
19. Chris Tillman
20. Michael Stanton
21. Buster Posey
22. Jesus Montero
23. Thomas Hanson
24. Derek Holland
25. Eric Hosmer
26. Matt Laporta
27. Jarrod Parker
28. Carlos Santana
29. Brian Matusz
30. Lars Anderson
31. Jordan Schafer
32. Tim Beckham
33. Logan Morrison
34. Brett Wallace
35. Fernando Martinez
36. Freddie Freeman
37. Elvis Andrus
38. Gordon Beckham
39. Yonder Alonso
40. Alcides Escobar
41. Wilmer Flores
42. Josh Vitters
43. Brett Cecil
44. Jordan Walden
45. Jordan Zimmerman
46. Max Ramirez
47. Wade Davis
48. Austin Jackson
49. Tyler Flowers
50. Matt Dominguez
51. Mat Gamel
52. Michael Main
53. Aaron Cunningham
54. Aaron Hicks
55. Kyle Skipworth
56. Angel Villalona
57. Carlos Carrasco
58. Taylor Teagarden
59. Matthew Moore
60. Adrian Cardenas
61. Neftali Soto
62. Ben Revere
63. Carlos Triunfel
64. Michael Bowden
65. Michael Saunders
66. Michael Inoa
67. Jeremy Hellickson
68. Gio Gonzalez
69. Jeff Samardzija
70. Desmond Jennings
71. Jeremy Jeffress
72. Gorkys Hernandez
73. Jake Arrieta
74. Jose Tabata
75. Daryl Jones
76. James McDonald
77. Aaron Poreda
78. Kyle Blanks
79. Danny Duffy
80. Greg Halman
81. Jonathan Niese
82. Ivan De Jesus
83. Chris Carter
84. Ethan Martin
85. Angel Salome
86. Nick Barnese
87. Engel Beltre
88. J.P. Arencibia
89. Julio Borbon
90. Jake McGee
91. Kila Ka'aihue
92. Brett Lawrie
93. Reid Brignac
94. Phillipe Aumont
95. Michael Burgess
96. Jason Donald
97. Daniel Cortes
98. Cole Rohrbough
99. Nicholas Weglarz
100. Chris Marrero

Honorable Mention (No order): Beau Mills, Martin Perez, Chris Perez, Julio Teheran, Tim Melville, Andrew Lambo, Dominic Brown, Jefry Marte, Michael Taylor, Mike Montgomery

Another strong start tonight: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 11 GB/ 3 FB

Keep an eye out for this kid. He is the same age as teammate Jesus Montero, but has probably been more impressive in his full-season debut. He has strong walk and strikeout rates, while having an outstanding ground-ball rate. He has a low- 90's sinking fastball and a curve with plus-potential.  I like what I see.

How low is this kids floor?

Only injuries (knock on wood) seem to be the only thing that could possibly stop him from being a productive major leaguer someday.

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John posted this question before the season started.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/4/3/389373/update-and-thursday-discus

After 3 starts for each of them, we have:

H. Rodriguez: 17 IP,  23/5 K/BB, 2.65 BB/9, 12.18 K/9, 1.55 GO/AO, .145 BAA, 1.59 ERA, 0.82 WHIP

T. Cahill: 18 IP, 21/2 K/BB, 1.00 BB/9, 10.50 K/9, 2.11 GO/AO, .155 BAA, 0.50 ERA, 0.61 WHIP

Both have pitched extremely well in the first 3 starts, and both have shown improved command. Considering this is the California league, a notorious hitter's park, I think they are both looking like excellent prospects right now. Cahill has shown impeccable control, as well as being a year younger than Rodriguez. Rodriguez' K and K/BB rates are absurd.

Looks like it's going to be a while before this debate is settled.

I own MLB the Show 08 for PS2, and would like to edit the names of some minor leaguers to the real ones. Anyone know how I can do this? At the roster management screen I can only edit the 25 players on the 25 man roster, none of the other rosters. It would make the game expirience much better to have many of the real minor leaguers in the game. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Sully.

Who do you guys think are some players that will win a job in ST and become solid players for a deep dynasty league? (leagues with around 800 taken players)

My candidates are Dan Ortmeier, Jayson Nix, Danny Richar, Aaron Laffey, Rick VandenHurk.

Anyone got some more that would fit into this catagorie?

Which of these 3 would you choose to build a team around?

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Insiteful prospect post.

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He says Beltre doesn't deserved to be ranked because the tools are there but the performance wasnt. He OPSed .762 last year with 11 SB and 9 HR.

Now, Angel Villalona, who probably figures to be a a top 3 Giant in the ranking, OPSed .772, with 2 SB and 5 HR.

So how does Beltre not get ranked in the top TWENTY?