For those who visit the site every so often, I’m sure you’ve noticed some changes (also, thanks for continuing to check in on the site). Over the next few weeks I’m hoping to get some bigger changes knocked out with the style of the site leading up to the draft. If you have any suggestions Read More

Having one of the very best players in the minors helps the overall look of an organization’s farm, though some of the Angels’ less heralded prospects are interesting in their own right. The top arms in the system boast fantastic pure stuff, it’s just a matter of harnessing it and improving their command. Many of Read More

Before the Andrew Bailey trade, the Gio Gonzalez trade, the Trevor Cahill trade, and the many additions from the 2011 Draft, the system was not looking well. Sure, guys like Michael Choice and Grant Green were showing some potential, but beyond that things were grim (major league ballpark issues, aside). Looking through the depth chart Read More

It’s hard not to like this system, from top to bottom. Profar is well on his way to being a top prospect, and Martin Perez could be a number one prospect in a lot of different organizations right now. Mike Olt has made a number of positive developments this year even though he’s faced just as many Read More

1. Miguel Sano, 3B Top international player from a few year’s back and has not disappointed.  Outstanding bat.  May end up at 3B or LF.  Posted an outstanding .637 SLG% in short season.  Did strike out 77 times in under 300 PA’s, but overall, very impressive.  Will get a full season of Low-A at age Read More

Though the Royals have seen a number of top prospects graduate to the majors, a number of blue-chip players still remain in the minors. The 2011 Draft, further emergence of Cheslor Cuthbert, and continued improvements from recent Latin signees has helped the system stay as one of the better ranked. Having a number of Top Read More

The Tigers have continued to bring a quality young starter up almost every other year it seems, and it’s not looking like things will be changing much either. With Jacob Turner being way to good way to early, he might be up next year. If not him, Andy Oliver, Casey Crosby, or Drew Smyly could Read More

Not much on the horizon for Cleveland fans hoping to see the “next big thing” arrive the major league level any time soon. Recent 2011 Draftee Francisco Lindor is a great prospect both with the glove and the bat, and instantly ranks at the top of a system lacking blue chip talent. Though like many Read More

One would have a hard time saying that the system is really doing well. The somewhat recent additions of Castro and Molina make for a definite improvement to the system’s rating, but a lot of work still needs to be done. As with many of the less-stacked organizations out there, the 2011 Draft provided a Read More

The top 10 has a lot to like about it. I think there is a nice balance between high floor and high upside players, while also showing a lot of up-the-middle talent. Outside of that, there’s plenty of pitching in the system, although not all are guaranteed major league players, much less starters. Even outside Read More