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San Francisco Giants Top 20 Prospects for 2010
More photos » by Chris Carlson - AP 2 months ago: San Francisco Giants' Buster Posey gets his first major league hit against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of a baseball game in ...
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Baltimore Orioles Organization Discussion
I'm still working on the Giants and hope to have them finished Monday night or Tuesday morning. Use this thread to discuss the Baltimore Orioles farm system. Who do you like here....and who are the sleepers?
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Random Player Comments
minorleagueball.com — Some random player comments from the book, after the jump. Keep in mind that none of this... has been edited yet and none of these grades are final. Also keep in mind that the actual comment will have statistics from the last two seasons. Luis ... (more) Random Player Comments

Working on the Giants
Working on the Giants for the book. Preliminary player list after the jump. San Francisco Giants   40 players   Ehire Adrianza      SS Brock Bond          2B Jorge Buchardo      RHP  ...
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Update
I'm starting work on the Giants this afternoon. The next team after that is the Orioles , followed by the Padres . The team after that will probably be the White Sox although I haven't decided yet for sure. There is a rumor going around that I'm not doing a 2010 book. Obviously this is untrue ...
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Thanksgiving Discussion Question
  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Use this thread to discuss the following question: If you could have Phillies prospect Michael Taylor for the next ten years, or Marlins prospect Mike Stanton for the next ten years, which one would you pick? Stanton is younger and has higher upside...but here's ...
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Los Angeles Angels Top 20 Prospects for 2010
Los Angeles Angels Top 20 Prospects for 2010
minorleagueball.com — More photos » by Darren Calabrese - AP 3 months ago: Los Angeles Angels pitcher Trevor Bell... throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during second-inning ... (more) Los Angeles Angels Top 20 Prospects for 2010
San Francisco Giants Farm System Discussion
More photos » by Jeff Chiu - AP 2 months ago: San Francisco Giants' Madison Bumgarner pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Sept. ...
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Update
I'm several days behind schedule now. I had a bad reaction to some new blood pressure medicine and was unable to get anything done for several days...I was in a mental and physical fog for most of Friday and Saturday. I'm better today after stopping the meds, and yes I will go talk to my doctor ...
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An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
minorleagueball.com — More photos » by Eric Risberg - AP In this Feb. 16, 2009 file photo, Oakland Athletics... owner Lew Wolff, left, and general manager Billy Beane, center, talk with ... (more) An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane
Update
I interviewed Oakland GM Billy Beane this morning and will have a transcript posted for you soon.
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Working on the Los Angeles Angels
minorleagueball.com — Now working on the Los Angeles Angels . Preliminary player list after the jump. Who am I... missing? Los Angeles Angels 39 players   Alexia Amarista     2B Jon Bachanov        RHP Dillon ... (more) Working on the Los Angeles Angels
Washington Nationals Top 20 Prospects for 2010
Washington Nationals Top 20 Prospects for 2010
minorleagueball.com — More photos » by Lenny Ignelzi - AP The Franchise (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File) Browse more photos... »   Top 20 Washington ... (more) Washington Nationals Top 20 Prospects for 2010
Working on the Nationals
Still working on the Washington Nationals ....preliminary player list and some early grades after the jump. Michael Burgess     OF           B- Paul Demny         ...
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Open Q/A Thread
The previous thread was getting unwieldy, so here's a new one. Go ahead and ask questions here about players in the Arizona Fall League, and I will answer them starting tomorrow.  Be patient as I'm also working on the book right now.
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Arizona Fall League Q/A Thread
minorleagueball.com — Arizona Fall League I have returned from the Arizona Fall League and the First Pitch Arizona Conference.... As usual, I had a great time, learned a lot I didn't know, and even got to meet a few Minor League Ball readers. I drove 2,962 miles ... (more) Arizona Fall League Q/A Thread
JERI's Update--John Will Be Home Today!
Good Morning.  As you might have figured out from the headline, John will arrive home this afternoon.  He will no doubt be filling you in on his trip details in the coming days.  I know he is excited to be getting back to work on the book (The Baseball Prospect Book 2010), ...
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JERI's Late Night Update
It's Sunday night, and John is somewhere in New Mexico, on his way home.  He seems really excited about the players he saw, so that's good.  Sorry I didn't post this weekend...It's been a little hectic. I'll TRY to be interesting tomorrow...Here's something I'm curious about ...
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JERI's Idea for Reality TV
I must make a confession.  I have gotten totally hooked on these cooking contest shows on the food network: Iron Chef America, The Next Iron Chef and Chopped.  There is also a show on Bravo, Top Chef, that I watch, but not as ...
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JERI's Update...mostly off-topic
OK.  So it is after 10, and I'm just now getting the opportunity to sit down and type.  John is in Pheonix, and has already attended a game.  He sounds very happy to be there.  He wanted me to tell you that he's going to try and get some good video to post for you from the ...
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