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 Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2008
Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2008
Chicago Cubs Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Josh Vitters, 3B, Grade B+ (tough call, see commentary below) Geovany Soto, C, Grade B+  (tough call, see commentary below) Sean ...
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New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2008
New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Grade A Jose Tabata, OF, Grade B+ Ian Kennedy, RHP, Grade B+ Alan Horne, RHP, Grade B Austin Jackson, OF, Grade B-  ...
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 Atlanta Braves 2008 Prospects
Atlanta Braves 2008 Prospects
Atlanta Braves Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Jason Heyward, OF, Grade B+ Jordan Schafer, OF, Grade B+ Brandon Jones, OF, Grade B+ Tommy Hanson, RHP, Grade B+ Joey Devine, RHP, Grade B  ...
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Chicago White Sox Top 20 Prospects for 2008
John just sent me this to post "stat." So here it is. Chicago White Sox Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. I was about to post this when word of the Oakland trade came through. As you can see, this ...
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FIRST ROUND
The First Round is ready to go. Make your pick in the comment thread and I will process. 1) Devil Rays: David Price, LHP, Vanderbilt 2) Royals: Matt Wieters, C, Georgia Tech 3) Cubs: Rick Porcello, RHP, NJ HS 4) Pirates: Josh Vitters, 3B, ...
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2008 New York Mets Prospects
New York Mets Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Fernando Martinez, OF, Grade B+ Deolis Guerra, RHP, Grade B+ Carlos Gomez, OF, Grade B (undecided, may raise to B+. You guys are right about the ...
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John's Mock Draft
Here is my pseudo-prediction for the first round of the draft. I'm trying to find the right balance between known team interest in these players, past organizational philosophy, and both best-player-avaialble and team ...

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2007 Top 50 Pitchers in Review
This is the Top 50 pitchers list from LAST YEAR. . I'm reviewing it to see how I did. The 2008 list is, of course, in the 2008 Baseball Prospect Book available only at Johnsickels.net . I am fine-tuning the list, and it will be sent to everyone who ...

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Cincinnati Reds Top 20 Prospects for 2008.
Cincinnati Reds Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Jay Bruce, OF, Grade A  (I'm not worried about the strikeouts given his age and performance) Johnny Cueto, RHP, Grade A- Joey Votto, 1B, ...
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Detroit Tigers Top 20 Prospects for 2008
Detroit Tigers Top 20 Prospects All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Rick Porcello, RHP, Grade B+ (I am hesitant to give out a Grade A- or Grade A without seeing some pro numbers first. This grade should not be interpreted ...
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Philadelphia Phillies Top 20 Prospects for 2008
Philadelphia Phillies Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Carlos Carrasco, RHP, Grade B Adrian Cardenas, 2B, Grade B Josh Outman, LHP, Grade B Joe Savery, LHP, Grade B (I still worry about his ...
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Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 for 2008
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Andrew McCutchen, OF, Grade A- Steven Pearce, OF-1B, Grade B+ Neil Walker, 3B, Grade B (not convinced he'll hit quite as well as they expect)  ...
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2007 Top 50 Hitters in Review
Here is a review of the 2007 Top 50 Hitters list. I review the previous year's list each season in the book, to hold myself accountable. Top 50 Hitting Prospects for 2007 List in Review 1) Alex Gordon, 3B, Kansas City Royals     Hit ...

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John's 2008 Draft Board (As of 12 Noon, May 17)
Here is a look at my current draft board. THIS IS NOT A PREDICTION OR PROJECTION OF THE FIRST ROUND. This is my current personal opinion of these players . This will continue to change as we approach draft day and some players are already ranked ...

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 Making Sense of Josh Hamilton
Making Sense of Josh Hamilton
How do we make sense of Josh Hamilton? First question. Is this sustainable? Hamilton is hitting .266/.365/.609 with six homers, 10 walks, and 16 strikeouts in 64 at-bats. He's 5-for-22 with 3 walks and 9 strikeouts in 22 at-bats against lefties, ...
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The Board
After considering comments and thinking about it more, here is my current pitcher board. David Price, LHP, Vanderbilt. Rick Porcello, RHP, Seton Hall Prep HS, West Orange, NJ Jarrod Parker, RHP, Norwell HS, Norwell, Indiana Ross Detwiler, LHP, ...
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Carlos Gomez
Carlos Gomez, OF, New York Mets Bats: R    Throws: R     HT: 6-2    WT: 170   DOB: December 4, 1985 (stats will be in the book) I don't like the way the Mets have handled their prospects lately. Carlos Gomez was ...
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Boston Red Sox Top 20 Prospects for 2008
Boston Red Sox Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change. Clay Buchholz, RHP, Grade A Jacoby Ellsbury, OF, Grade A- Jed Lowrie, SS, Grade A- (too high? I think he's an A- as a shortstop, but a B+ as a ...
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Oakland Athletics Top 20 for 2008
John sent me this to post. He says that the book should be done tomorrow, although we will need a few days to edit and make final grade changes. Almost there!! We will start posting Top 20s at an accellerated pace tomorrow, so hold on! Oakland ...
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: Minor Leagues blog featuring John Sickels
Tampa Bay Devil Rays Top 20 Prospects for 2008 All grades are extremely preliminary and subject to change. Evan Longoria, 3B, Grade A David Price, LHP, Grade A Jacob McGee, LHP, Grade A Wade Davis, RHP, Grade B+ Reid Brignac, SS, Grade B+ Jeremy ...

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