David Price Versus Tom Hanson: Which Major Prospect Will Leave the Minors First?

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“Prospect -- the act of looking forward; something that is awaited or expected”

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I’ve seen various adjectives describing David Price and Tommy Hanson in draft guides and on websites: studs, future aces, etc.  Some have even made Tim Lincecum comparisons regarding their potential major league impact. 

As for the Lincecum comparison, at this time I must defer to the immortal words of Jason Lee in Mallrats—“Not so fast, Pat Sajak.”  

As history has shown, for every franchise gem expected to dominate and who eventually does, there are plenty of players who don’t pan out the way we originally thought. Then again, there are players who seemingly come out of nowhere and dominate for years. 

What does that tell you?    

Well, if you have only one roster spot for a 6’6” pitcher currently in the minors, who’s the better pick as between Hanson or Price for impacting your 2009 fantasy team? 

Like so many other age old discussions amongst friends: bourbon v. vodka, the DH rule and which Godfather movie is better (don’t you dare include III in the discussion), here’s another.     

Bio

Hanson:                Righty, 23, #677 selection in 2005 draft (22^ndround)

Price:                    Lefty, 24, #1 overall in 2007 (#568 in 2004 draft, 19^thround)

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