With the hiring of former Red Sox GM Theo Epstein, the Chicago Cubs are on the right track. Nowhere is Epstein’s impact felt more than on the farm system, which has been a solid, though somewhat underwhelming force for the organization in terms of talent production. While the talent is spread fairly evenly throughout the organization, I think there are some promising signs emerging from the lower rungs of their system. Their 2011 draft I thought generated some solid value picks, and there is some legit Latin American talent starting to showcase itself as well. This list was put together before the signing of Cuban pitcher Gerardo Concepcion.
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I’m not as high as on Arizona’s hitting prospects as others are, but I love the arms this organization is accumulating. The 2011 draft was tremendous not just for the number of quality pitchers they drafted, but for how well rounded all those early drafted pitchers are. By this I mean they all have good stuff that they can throw for strikes and in some cases, command. The quality of the organization’s depth has improved compared to just a couple of years ago, but they definitely need to find some more disciplined hitters who can both draw a walk and keep the strikeouts down to an acceptable rate…
A similar story for Baltimore: a very top heavy system without much depth. If this team is going to have success, they need to stockpile young talent through the draft and take some risks Internationally with top level talent and not just search for diamonds in the rough. It’s not enough to rely on 2 or 3 or even 4 elite level prospects. You have to have quality depth behind them. This is where the Orioles have failed since the mid-90s.
Philly’s system is definitely lacking in depth, but when you consider all the prospects they’ve sent out over the past couple of years for established and All Star quality big league talent, the system is doing OK….a couple of solid drafts and the system will be right back to where it was before.
The Twins have a system on the rise, with much of their talent located in the lower levels of their farm system. This team has a surplus of premium outfield prospects, which could lead to trades down the road…
The Brewers farm system shows improved pitching depth this year, but is seriously lacking offensive talent, and suffers from lack of depth on both sides of the field….
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A full breakdown of Texas Rangers prospect Leonys Martin. Remember, this scouting report and hundreds of others are available if you should choose, for FREE. All you have to do is become a Premium Member, which you can do in less than 30 seconds. This deal ends once prospect lists start being published, which will happen in around a week, so take advantage of this deal today!!
A full breakdown of both the offensive and defensive potential of Red Sox prospect Xander Bogaerts. Remember, this scouting report and hundreds of others are available if you should choose, for FREE. All you have to do is become a Premium Member, which you can do in less 30 seconds. This is a limited time offer, so act now!!
Internet has been out for me the past four days, but we’re back with breakdown on Twins prospect Adrian Salcedo and explore why he doesn’t miss more bats. A reminder that Premium Memberships are FREE for a limited time only. This promotion will likely last until 2012 prospect lists start being published, so take advantage of this offer today!!
Answering questions about Pirates prospect Robbie Grossman and Diamondbacks prospect Adam Eaton…
