Thursday, January 8, 2009

Detroit Tigers top 10 prospects

1. Rick Porcello (A-) has whole package as a dominant pitcher. He's capable of a 3.30 career ERA, but take for granted that a 3.80 spot is likely.

2. Ryan Perry (B-) Relief for sure, but could be a good one
3. Alex Avila (C)-sleeper pick: remember him for 2011
4. Brett Jacobson (C)-relief helper of the future
5.  John Kilber (C)-good stats, another sleeper?
6. Avisial Garcia (C)-good plate D and only 17. Power already showing in rookie league
7. Jose Diaz (C)-I like the improvement, but lol this system stinks
8. Rayni Guichardo (C)-youngest player in farm system, but good strike out rate
9. James Skelton (C)-uhhh. this list is getting booooring 
10. Jeff Larish (C) HR's, but age plays a part

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Cleveland Indians top 10 prospects

#1: Matt LaPorta (B)-Good bat should transfer to MLB by 2010
#2: Carlos Santana (C+) Not as high on him as some
#3: Beau Mills (C+) I like his power improvement in the Carolina league
#4: Lonnie Chisenhall (C+) I am higher on him than most
#5: David Huff (C+)  Should be a solid #4 or #5 starter
#6: Scott Lewis (C+) I like his stats, very much like Huff's
#7: Nick Weglarz (C)- I'm worried about his batting average
#8: Adam Miller (C)-Injuries have hurt his former top prospect status
#9: Zach Putnam (C)-I see things in 2008 draftee 
#10: Hector Rondon (C)-He needs a big 09 to crack higher than 10

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Chicago White Sox top 100 prospects

1. Aaron Poreda (B)- I would start him. Will the Sox?
2. Gordon Beckham (B)- Good numbers to begin pro career
3. Tyler Flowers (B-)- I see a Eli Merrero type
4. Brandon Allen (B-)- Yes. His power is for real
5. Dayton Viciendo (C+)- I believe the scouting reports
6. Chris Getz-(C)Has everything but power
7. Jose Martinez (C) -Would rank 4th if not for leg injury
8. Clayton Richard (C)-Would be B- if not for rough MLB debut
9. John Shelby (C)-Love his speed. His power should get even better
10. Brent Morel (C)-A career MLB line of .259 .333 .445 would be about right

Next up is Cleveland 

Boston Red Sox top 10 prospects

1. Lars Anderson (B+)-should maintain in everyday lineup by 2010
2. Michael Bowden (B)-#2 starter type, with #1 potential
3. Josh Reddick (B-)-After bad AA stint, my only worry is how he will fare against better pitching
4. Daniel Bard (C+)- Too injury prone to rank higher, but has high upside
5. Michael Almanzar (C+)-former foreign signing is showing his bat in DSL
6. Ryan Westmoreland (C+)-no stats, but has whole package
7. Bryan Price (C)-I really like this guy, middle of rotation?
8. Casey Kelly (C)-I always thought this guy was an overdraft. I'm curious to see him next year
9. Oscar Tejeda (C)-should improve when body fills out
10. Nick Hagadone (C)-Could rank as high as 3 if not for TJ surgery 

Baltimore Orioles top 10 prospects

I use ratings similar to John's on minorleagueball.com, a site that I'm a fan of.

However, my grades are stricter than his.


Well, here goes!

#1: Matt Weiters (A)-second best prospect in baseball only behind David Price
#2: Jake Arrieta (B-)-I love his strikeouts, hope his ERA transfers to AA though
#3: Brian Matusz (B-)-No stats, but be was my favorite pitcher in 2008 draft
#4: Troy Patton (C+)-Missed 08 season, but proven capable at higher levels
#5: Nolan Reimold (C+)-I believe in his power
#6: David Hernandez (C+)-Good year, making progress in higher level
#7: Brandon Snyder (C+)-Defense stops him from being number 4
#8: Chris Tillman (C+)-fans will hate this one, but before o8 he was no good
#9: Kameron Mickolio (C)-Should be a solid reliever for years. Not stater material though
#10: Zach Britton (C)- Has to move up and do good in AA next year to rank higher