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From today's Ask BA:
With the graduations of Stephen Strasburg, Drew Storen and Ian Desmond to Washington; the additions of Bryce Harper, Sammy Solis, A.J. Cole and Robbie Ray via the draft; and the emergence of Tyler Moore, what would the Nationals Top 10 Prospects list look like now?
Mark Beard
Washington D.C.
The Nationals Top 10 has undergone much change. As Mark notes above, three of the top four prospects from the preseason list have moved onto the big leagues. Four of the first five guys on my Top 10 below weren't in the organization at the start of the year.
Though he leads the Washington system with 30 homers and 110 RBIs, I couldn't find room for Moore on the list. He's old for high Class A at 23, he doesn't control the strike zone well and Chris Marrero and Michael Burgess have a better chance to contribute in the majors as corner bats. I don't have great feel for Cuban defector Yuneski Maya, who profiles as a crafty righthander with average stuff.
My Top 10:
1. Bryce Harper, of
Has monster power, though he won't match Strasburg's immediate impact.
2. Wilson Ramos, c
Matt Capps trade freed Ramos from being blocked by Joe Mauer with Twins.
3. Derek Norris, c
Still needs to polish bat and defense, but he has power and on-base ability.
4. A.J. Cole, rhp
First-round stuff earned him $2 million as a fourth-rounder.
5. Sammy Solis, lhp
Don't be surprised if the $1 million second-rounder outperforms Cole.
6. Danny Espinosa, ss
Solid defender has cannon arm and surprising pop (40 HR in 2009-10).
7. Chris Marrero, 1b
Best proven all-around bat in system, though little defensive value.
8. Brad Peacock, rhp
Runs his fastball up to 95, flashes solid knuckle-curve and changeup.
9. Michael Burgess, of
Power potential remains impressive, but will he make enough contact?
10. Yuneski Maya, rhp
Former Cuban national team ace got $8 million big league contract.
With the graduations of Stephen Strasburg, Drew Storen and Ian Desmond to Washington; the additions of Bryce Harper, Sammy Solis, A.J. Cole and Robbie Ray via the draft; and the emergence of Tyler Moore, what would the Nationals Top 10 Prospects list look like now?
Mark Beard
Washington D.C.
The Nationals Top 10 has undergone much change. As Mark notes above, three of the top four prospects from the preseason list have moved onto the big leagues. Four of the first five guys on my Top 10 below weren't in the organization at the start of the year.
Though he leads the Washington system with 30 homers and 110 RBIs, I couldn't find room for Moore on the list. He's old for high Class A at 23, he doesn't control the strike zone well and Chris Marrero and Michael Burgess have a better chance to contribute in the majors as corner bats. I don't have great feel for Cuban defector Yuneski Maya, who profiles as a crafty righthander with average stuff.
My Top 10:
1. Bryce Harper, of
Has monster power, though he won't match Strasburg's immediate impact.
2. Wilson Ramos, c
Matt Capps trade freed Ramos from being blocked by Joe Mauer with Twins.
3. Derek Norris, c
Still needs to polish bat and defense, but he has power and on-base ability.
4. A.J. Cole, rhp
First-round stuff earned him $2 million as a fourth-rounder.
5. Sammy Solis, lhp
Don't be surprised if the $1 million second-rounder outperforms Cole.
6. Danny Espinosa, ss
Solid defender has cannon arm and surprising pop (40 HR in 2009-10).
7. Chris Marrero, 1b
Best proven all-around bat in system, though little defensive value.
8. Brad Peacock, rhp
Runs his fastball up to 95, flashes solid knuckle-curve and changeup.
9. Michael Burgess, of
Power potential remains impressive, but will he make enough contact?
10. Yuneski Maya, rhp
Former Cuban national team ace got $8 million big league contract.
