MLB: Do Cubs over rate there prospects?

 
In the past 5-6 years, the Chicago Cubs have had high expectations for several prospects.  At the beginning of the 03' season we had 5 young "can't miss" pitchers.  They were Kerry Wood, Mark Prior, Carlos Zambrano, Juan Cruz, and Angel Guzman.  Carlos Zambrano is the only one to reach his potential at the big league level.  Wood and Prior have been plauged by injuries and are in different roles.  Wood is competing for a spot as the Cubs closer.  Prior is still a starter but competing for a spot in the San Diego Padres rotation.  Juan Cruz is now a dominate set up reliever in the Arizona Diamondbacks bull pen.  Angel Guzman is also fighting injuries like Wood and Prior.  He is likely to be in the Cubs minor leagues until he manages to stay healthy.  The Cubs have also had hot hitting prospects, espically in the outfield.  Cory Patterson, Jason Dubois, David Kelton, Matt Murton, Felix Pie, and also infielders such has, Ronny ... [link]

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