BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (ALL 30 TEAMS)

[Jaypers]

According to Tom Haudricourt's introduction, Bradley got progressively worse for Brevard County before getting shut down in August.

I wouldn't be surprised if he fell to the 21-30 range. We'll find out a week from today, when he hosts their BA afternoon chat.

 

[cubfanbudman]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cards)

Really liking the Cubs list. They have turned that farm system around very quickly. Where does Junior Lake and Paul Blackburn rank on the Cubs list?

 

[morgoth]

That projected Pirates 2016 infield could be the worst defensive IF in a long time for them. I think it is much more likely Hanson at 2B, Walker at 3B and Pedro at 1B by 2016.

 

[dp33]

I'll mark it down - thanks for the info.

 

[chromerookies]

I'm really digging that Cubs list and the Cards system is just sick

 

[Jaypers]

Really liking the Cubs list. They have turned that farm system around very quickly. Where does Junior Lake and Paul Blackburn rank on the Cubs list?

Callis probably won't say exactly, but he did take a Blackburn question.


Matt (Naperville, IL): Did the Cubs make a smart pick in Paul Blackburn? What does he bring to the table?

Jim Callis: Blackburn stands out as being the most polished of all the pitchers the Cubs took in the early round of the 2012 draft. He has a chance to have good command of three solid or better pitches.

 

[Jaypers]

And here's a Lake question.


Jon (Peoria): Hi Jim: As the head of the Junior Lake fan club, what is it that puts Candelario ahead of Lake? Assuming that both Lake and Vitters start at Iowa, will Lake continue to play shortstop?

Jim Callis: You could argue Lake ahead of Candelario, as he has advanced further through the system and has a broader base of tools. But I see him as more of a tease, a guy who can impress you with his cannon arm, raw power and solid speed but doesn't put everything together consistently enough on the diamond. I think he'll move off shortstop this year, with perhaps less defensive demands leading to improved offense. Candelario is further away, but for me, he has a much better chance to provide an impact bat than Lake. He could have more defensive value, too, if Candelario can stay at third base and Lake winds up on an outfield corner.

 

[cubfanbudman]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cards)

As always thanks JP. I'm guessing that's our own Skrip that asked about Blackburn

 

[aarne13]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cards)

Here is an updated list for the Jays.

1. Aaron Sanchez
2. Roberto Osuna el cañoncito!
3. Marcus Stroman
4. DJ Davis
5. John Stilson
6. Daniel Norris
7. Matt Smoral
8. Anthony Alford
9. AJ Jimenez
10. Tyler Gonzalez

 

[darkman]

BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates, Cards)

I guess Zach Cox is cooked....

 

[LazerShow15]

I guess Zach Cox is cooked....

He is on the Marlins.

 

[BBCgalaxee]

Re: BA's Organizational Top 10 Prospects List Official Thread (Cubs, Reds, Brewers, Pirates,

These lists are always great for prospectors & collectors.

I've kinda walked into junior lake stuff picking up an orange ref & gold ref @ two shows for $12 total.

I guess this list can help "un known" guys like tyler gonzalez who I think I have a metal rainbow almost just by opening boxes.

Guys stats are horrible but then you see he is top ten & feel a little better (also puts him on the radar)

 

[AmishDave]

No Tony Zych makes Dave sad

Just got hold of the NL Central Top 10 lists, and have typed them all in here for you all.

Here are the Cubs. I definitely didn't expect Jim Callis to include a 32-year old reliever on this list.

I'm also surprised there was no sign of Villanueva, Maples or Amaya.

CUBS
TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Javier Baez, SS
2. Albert Almora, OF
3. Jorge Soler, OF
4. Arodys Vizcaino, RHP
5. Brett Jackson, OF
6. Pierce Johnson, RHP
7. Dan Vogelbach, 1B
8. Jeimer Candelario, 3B
9. Kyuji Fujikawa, RHP
10. Arismendy Alcantara, SS

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Albert Almora
Best Power Hitter Dan Vogelbach
Best Strike Zone Discipline Logan Watkins
Fastest Baserunner Matt Szczur
Best Athlete Matt Sczcur
Best Fastball Arodys Vizcaino
Best Curveball Arodys Vizcaino
Best Slider Alberto Cabrera
Best Changeup Brooks Raley
Best Control Kyle Hendricks
Best Defensive Catcher Chadd Krist
Best Defensive Infielder Javier Baez
Best Infield Arm Junior Lake
Best Defensive OF Albert Almora
Best Outfield Arm Jorge Soler

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher Welington Castillo
First Base Anthony Rizzo
Second Base Starlin Castro
Third Base Jeimer Candelario
Shortstop Javier Baez
Left Field Brett Jackson
Center Field Albert Almora
Right Field Jorge Soler
No. 1 Starter Jeff Samardzija
No. 2 Starter Matt Garza
No. 3 Starter Arodys Vizcaino
No. 4 Starter Edwin Jackson
No. 5 Starter Pierce Johnson
Closer Juan Carlos Paniagua

 

[ballerskrip]

As always thanks JP. I'm guessing that's our own Skrip that asked about Blackburn

Nope, not me

 

[shayscards79]

I'm glad Candelario cracked the top 10

 

[Exposfan]

Brewers Chat Today at 2pm for subscribers!

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[Jaypers]

Pirates chat at 1:30 PM EST for subscribers.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/chat/?1358254506

 

[Jaypers]

Early bird (Cardinals) chat for subscribers, at 11am EST.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/chat/?1358285687

 

[Jaypers]

And finally folks, here are the last five teams' top 10 lists - the NL West Division.

Typed this all out for you, once again. The lists go on their site starting next week.


DIAMONDBACKS
TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Tyler Skaggs, lhp
2. Archie Bradley, rhp
3. Adam Eaton, of
4. Matt Davidson, 3b
5. Didi Gregorius, ss
6. David Holmberg, lhp
7. Chris Owings, ss
8. Stryker Trahan, c
9. Andrew Chafin, lhp
10. A.J. *******, of

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Adam Eaton
Best Power Hitter Matt Davidson
Best Strike Zone Discipline Mike Freeman
Fastest Baserunner Adam Eaton
Best Athlete Keon Broxton
Best Fastball Archie Bradley
Best Curveball Tyler Skaggs
Best Slider Andrew Chafin
Best Changeup Chase Anderson
Best Control David Holmberg
Best Defensive Catcher Michael Perez
Best Defensive Infielder Didi Gregorius
Best Infield Arm Jake Lamb
Best Defensive OF A.J. *******
Best Outfield Arm Adam Eaton

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher Miguel Montero
First Base Paul Goldschmidt
Second Base Aaron Hill
Third Base Matt Davidson
Shortstop Didi Gregorius
Left Field Gerardo Parra
Center Field Adam Eaton
Right Field Justin Upton
No. 1 Starter Tyler Skaggs
No. 2 Starter Archie Bradley
No. 3 Starter Ian Kennedy
No. 4 Starter Wade Miley
No. 5 Starter Trevor Cahill
Closer David Hernandez

 

[Jaypers]

Surprise, surprise. I didn't think Arenado's somewhat lackluster season would be enough to keep him at #1, but Jack Etkin thinks differently. I would have ranked Dahl #1.

And how shocking is it to see Matzek back in the top 10?

ROCKIES
TOP TEN
PROSPECTS
1. Nolan Arenado, 3b
2. David Dahl, of
3. Trevor Story, ss/3b
4. Kyle Parker, of
5. Chad Bettis, rhp
6. Eddie Butler, rhp
7. Tyler Anderson, lhp
8. Tyler Matzek, lhp
9. Jayson Aquino, lhp
10. Ryan Wheeler, 3b/1b/of

BEST
TOOLS
Best Hitter for Average Nolan Arenado
Best Power Hitter Kyle Parker
Best Strike Zone Discipline Kyle Parker
Fastest Baserunner Max White
Best Athlete David Dahl
Best Fastball Eddie Butler
Best Curveball Tyler Matzek
Best Slider Chad Bettis
Best Changeup Edwar Cabrera
Best Control Tyler Anderson
Best Defensive Catcher Lars Davis
Best Defensive Infielder Nolan Arenado
Best Infield Arm Nolan Arenado
Best Defensive OF Rafael Ortega
Best Outfield Arm Julian Yan

PROJECTED 2016
LINEUP
Catcher Wilin Rosario
First Base Nolan Arenado
Second Base Josh Rutledge
Third Base Troy Tulowitzki
Shortstop Trevor Story
Left Field Dexter Fowler
Center Field David Dahl
Right Field Carlos Gonzalez
No. 1 Starter Drew Pomeranz
No. 2 Starter Jhoulys Chacin
No. 3 Starter Chad Bettis
No. 4 Starter Eddie Butler
No. 5 Starter Tyler Anderson
Closer Rex Brothers