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Washington Nationals Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally posted November 20th, 2007.   THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!!! 1) Chris Marrero, 1B-OF, Grade B+      .250/.325/.453 at Class A Potomac before going down with broken ankle/leg injury. Plate discipline is so-so, loads of power potential, just 20. 2) Ross Detwiler, LHP, Grade B+ ...

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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was first posted on January 6th, 2008. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!! 1) Andrew McCutchen, OF, Grade A-      .275/.371/.391 with 30 steals for Triple-A Indianapolis. ...
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Texas Rangers Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted November 24, 2007 . THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST!!!!!!! 1) Taylor Teagarden, C, Grade B+ A disappointing .217/.331/.378 between Double-A and Triple-A this year, with excessive strikeouts the ...
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San Francisco Giants Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted January 15th, 2008 . THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST!!!!! 1) Angel Villalona, 3B, Grade B+      .248/.298/.400 with 13 homers, 18 walks, 111 strikeouts in 407 at-bats ...
Cleveland Indians Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally posted January 14th, 2008.   THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!! 1) Adam Miller, RHP, Grade B      1.88 ERA with 20/12 K/BB in 29 innings for Triple-A Buffalo, before going on the DL, his home away from home, with a finger injury. He's a Grade A- when healthy but can't seem to stay that way. 2) Chuck ...

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Milwaukee Brewers Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted December 30th, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!! 1) Matt LaPorta, OF, Grade B+      .288/.402/.576 for Double-A Huntsville before being traded ...
Boston Red Sox Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally posted December 14th, 2007 . This is NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!!!!! 1) Clay Buchholz, RHP, Grade A      6.32 ERA with 71/37 K/BB in 73 innings for the Red Sox, 89 hits allowed. 2.47 ERA with 43/17 K/BB in 44 innings for Triple-A Pawtucket. Good example of why even Grade A pitching prospects carry big ...

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San Diego Padres Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted December 12th, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!! 1) Chase Headley, 3B, Grade B+     .305/.383/.556 in Triple-A, .261/.330/.455 in the majors. Still ...
Discussion Question for Wednesday
 
I've got some time crunch problems Wednesday, so here is a discussion question to keep you busy. If you were the Rays, what, if anything, would you do with David Price on September 1st? Would you leave him in the minors, keep the stress off the elbow and shut him down once the minor league season ends? Would you promote him to the majors and use him in the bullpen for the stretch run?  ...

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New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted December 17, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!!!!! 1) Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Grade A      2.63 ERA with 104/36 K/BB in 89 innings for the ...
Philadelphia Phillies Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally posted January 5, 2008.   THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND PRE-SEASON GRADES!!!!!!!! 1) Carlos Carrasco, RHP, Grade B      4.32 ERA with 109/45 K/BB in 115 innings in Double-A. Just promoted to Triple-A, has looked great in his first two starts. Numbers have not always matched reputation but he's made definite ...

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Chicago White Sox Top 20 in Review
 
This was originally posted on January 3, 2008. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!! 1) Gio Gonzalez, LHP, Grade B+     Traded to Oakland. 4.24 ERA with 128/61 K/BB in 123 innings for Triple-A Sacramento, 106 hits allowed. Not bad at all for the PCL. A fine prospect. 2) Fautino De Los Santos, RHP, Grade B+  ...

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Finishing Up the Top 20 Reviews. . .
 
Finishing up the Top 20 Reviews, here is the schedule. As usual, a day may slip here or there. Sunday: Chicago White Sox Top 20 In Review Monday: Philadelphia Phillies Top 20 in Review Tuesday: New York Yankees Top 20 In Review Wednesday: San Diego Padres Top 20 in Review Thursday: Boston Red Sox Top 20 in Review Friday: Milwaukee Brewers Top 20 In Review Saturday: Cleveland Indians Top 20 ...

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Colorado Rockies Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally posted January 14, 2008. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!! 1) Franklin Morales, LHP, Grade A-     Mechanics and command fell apart this spring. 5.65 ERA with 65/61 K/BB in 86 innings in Triple-A after a disastrous April with the major league team. At this point I have no idea what to expect. 2) Casey ...

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Florida Marlins Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was first published December 16, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST WITH OLD GRADES!!!!!!! 1) Cameron Maybin, OF, Grade A-      .273/.368/.462 with 18 steals for Double-A Carolina. Power/speed remain strengths, draws walks, but strikeout rate is very high. Could he develop into a Mike Cameron type? Cameron Maybin...Mike ...

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Detroit Tigers Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted December 10th, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF AN OLD LIST AND OLD GRADES!!!!!!!!!!!! 1) Rick Porcello, RHP, Grade B+      2.84 ERA with 66/30 K/BB in 114 innings, 107 hits ...
Discussion Question
 
Today is a travel day for me. I will resume the Top 20 Reviews tomorrow with the Tigers. In the meantime, here is a discussion question for you. Who is a better prospect, Freddie Freeman of the Braves or Logan Morrison of the Marlins? Discuss and support your position with facts and logic rather than invective please.     Poll Freeman or Morrison?  ...

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St. Louis Cardinals Top 20 Prospects in Review
This list was originally posted January 11, 2008.   THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!! THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST AND THE OLD GRADES!!!!!!!! 1) Colby Rasmus, OF, Grade A    .249/.346/.395 with 11 homers, 15 steals for Triple-A Memphis, ...
Oakland Athletics Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally published January 2nd, 2008. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST. THIS IS AN OLD LIST!!!!!!! 1) Carlos Gonzalez, OF, Grade B+     .293/.351/.439 for Triple-A Sacramento, .265/.302/.407 for Oakland. He should improve. 2) Daric Barton, 1B, Grade B+      ,218/.319/.311 for Oakland. Proof that plate discipline isn't everything. He needs to watch ...

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Houston Astros Top 20 Prospects in Review
 
This list was originally published November 29, 2007. THIS IS NOT A NEW LIST!!!!!  THIS IS A REVIEW OF THE OLD LIST!!! 1) Troy Patton, LHP, Grade B+      Traded to Baltimore. Torn labrum, out for year. 2) J.R. Towles, C, Grade B       Lost job after .143/.255/.264 performance for Houston. Hitting .287/.361/.575 for Triple-A Round ...

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