Who are the Best Minor League Baseball Players in 2008?

We are closing up the list for the MLN FAB50 Baseball 2008 in a few days, the sixth annual player ranking of those with great tools who are most likely to land in the major leagues in the next 12-18 months, and the MLN Ones2Watch 2008 list of players who will are moving through the lower depths of the farm and hitting the fast-track.

 

We have been pleased that, while BA picks guys like Delmon Young as No. 1 two years in a row totally on prospect sheets, that we chose more practical number ones that went to the major leagues quickly, like Felix Hernandez and Stephen Drew over the same duration. Last year's MLN FAB50 Baseball 2007 No. 1, Evan Longoria, likewise looks to be a good choice.

So who, in your opinion, will make it to the majors in the next 12-18 months? If you live in a minor league market, who have you seen that excites you to watch?

 

Your commentary will be added into the data that we compile from the experts, and our field research by our team over the last 12 months.

 

The FAB50 Baseball 2008 rankings will be featured in MLN Sports Zone (SZ) mid-July!