105 runs, 221 hits, 59 doubles, 22 HR, 96 RBI, 10 SB, .340 BA.
That's borderline first round talent that you'll probably get in round 12 at the earliest.
OF - Jay Bruce, Cincinnati Reds
No, his rookie season has not been great. After a banner debut, there has been a lot left to be desired and he now sits with a below average OPS of .749 after 60 big league games.
But that's only good news for the owner that probably is going to get him a few rounds later than he should.
Bruce will most likely be batting third or cleanup for the Reds next season and last time I checked, that's a hitters park.
It's only a matter of time before this baby-faced kid is smashing homers and driving in runs like the other kid that just got traded out of Cincinnati.
OF - Adam Jones, Baltimore Orioles
Honestly, I was never that impressed with Jones when he was in the Seattle system and thought he was overrated.
But after watching his development with the Orioles this season, I think I'll have to eat crow.
By next year with his first full season under his belt, I think that Jones could easiy score 100 runs hitting in front of Nick Markakis, and possibly drive in 70-80 runs with 10-15 stolen bases and 15-20 HR.
Those aren't numbers you write home about but they will make him a steal in the last few rounds of the draft.
OF - Colby Rasmus, St Louis Cardinals
Call this my "Carlos Quentin Pick of 2009"
The Cardinals are loaded in the outfield, not only in the big leagues where they have no glaring weaknesses and all of their players are young, but even their minor league system has quite a few good to great prospects.
Rasmus has proven everything he needs to with the AAA Memphis Redbirds and is going to Beijing to prove himself some more.
So I believe the Cards will either move Rasmus for a front-line starter or make room for him with the big league club.
He's already available in the Yahoo game now, but you can probably get this guy with the last pick in your draft next year and expect considerable returns.
DH - Billy Butler, Kansas City Royals
No more if's and's or Butler's with this Royal. 2009 will be his year.
He may be the DH, but Butler also currently qualifies for 1B and OF positions. He has been hot since his most recent callup and I believe next year will drive in over 120 runs.
He'll definitely be overlooked in next year's drafts.
SP - David Price, Tampa Bay Rays
He's simply the best.
Let me break it down for you. In his 14 minor league starts this year, split between 'single A advanced' and 'double A', Price is 10-0 with a 1.97 ERA and .99 WHIP and 85 strikeouts in 86 innings against just 19 walks.
Those people who have refused to use their waiver priority until the beginning of September when Price will almost certainly get called up will not be disappointed they did so.
He's the top prospect in baseball right now and most likely the favorite for next years Rookie of the Year award.
SP - Johnny Cueto, Cincinnati Reds
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