Down on the farm

[devilfan02]

Just watched a piece on MLB.com where they did the offseason top-50 prospect list (I only saw the top 10 list). I can't remember their names but they listed Upton at a "generous" #7. They said he had a dissapointing year and needs to work on his daily preperation/adjustment to the minor league baseball schedule. They said he should be fine and they look for him to be in the big leagues in 2 years. They had Cameron Maybin ranked #6 (said he has all the tools, best defensive OF prospect), Brandon Wood #4 (has the bat, needs to work on SS defense. Should probably move to 3B), Alex Gordon #2 (Real deal), and Delmon Young #1

 

[boondockdrunk]

Baseball Digest Daily News listed their top 100 list.

1. Alex Gordon (3b, KC)
You’ll be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t love Alex Gordon. He does just about everything well. He hits for average and power, has great plate discipline and coverage, runs well, can steal a base, and can field. Gordon is probably the most exciting minor league player in the game!

2. Philip Hughes (rhp, NYY)
A 20-year old who has already worked his way up through a successful season at Double-A as the New York Yankees top pitching prospect? In 21 Double-A starts he posted a 10-3 record with a 2.25 ERA. Even more impressive, Hughes allowed just 73 hits over 116 innings (5.7 h/9ip) while striking out 138 (10.7k/9ip)

3. Delmon Young (of, TB)
Future Hall of Famer? All-Star? Or mere Average Joe Ballplayer? Despite being ticketed for stardom ever since being drafted, opinions on Delmon Young have become more divided in recent months. Critics point to his decline in on base and slugging averages, and his recent off-field troubles and start to wonder. But make no mistake, he's destined to be one of the best hitters of his generation.

4. Homer Bailey (rhp, CIN)
Nolan Ryan! Roger Clemens! Homer Bailey? The 6-4 fireballer hasn't shown anything yet that would indicate he isn't going to be the next great pitcher from Texas. The Reds have been showing some caution with him, which is great news, and he's responded by continuing to use his fastball/curve combo to hold high-A and AA hitters to a sub-.200 BAA. And he won't even be 21 until May!

5. Brandon Wood (ss, LAA)

6. Chris Young (cf, ARI)

7. Justin Upton (cf, ARI)

17. Carlos Gonzalez (of, ARI)

73. Miguel Montero (c, ARI)

89. Alberto Callaspo (2b, ARI)

95. Micah Owings (rhp, ARI)

99. Chris Carter (1b, ARI)