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Will Gerrit Cole, Jameson Taillon Finally Turn the Pirates into Contenders?
Ranked as Prospect Pipeline’s sixth- and 10th-ranked prospects , respectively, headed into the 2013 season, right-handers Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon represent the future of the Pittsburgh Pirates ’ franchise...
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Grading All 30 MLB Teams on 1st-Round Drafting Skills of the Past Decade
Every season there are first-round draft picks who emerge as stars in the major leagues within a matter of just a few years...
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10 Underrated Prospects Opening Eyes at Spring Training
With so much attention being paid to the respective performances of baseball’s top prospects during spring training, it’s easy to overlook the equally impressive successes of some of the game's more underrated players...
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Every Team's Top Prospect Who Clearly Is Not Ready for MLB
For every prospect already turning heads this spring, there are countless others who have struggled against the heightened competition in major league camp...
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Tricks for MLB Fans to Find Their Team's Future Stars in Spring Training
Every year a big deal is made about spring training statistics, as if they accurately predict or indicate how a player will fare during the upcoming season...
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Oscar Taveras vs. Wil Myers: Who Would You Rather Start a Franchise With?
While the 2013 season won’t feature the arrival of an outfield prospect of the same ilk as Mike Trout or Bryce Harper, there’s still plenty to look forward to with Oscar Taveras and Wil Myers...
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Ranking 10 Hottest MLB Prospects at Spring Training
Due to the start of the World Baseball Classic, this year's spring training exhibition schedule was accelerated by a week to ensure all participants were game-ready...
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Greatest All-Time MLB Prospects Never to Make It to the Big Leagues
When reflecting on former top draft picks who became successful major league players, the recollection of former highly regarded prospects who failed to meet their lofty expectations is unavoidable...
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Projecting Would-Be Winners of an MLB Prospect 'Combine'
Scouts are reluctant to slap an 80 on anything other than a triple-digit fastball or 3.9-second home-to-first time...
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Best, Worst-Case Developmental Projections for Top Cubs Prospect Jorge Soler
While the on-field product and overall result may be uninspiring for the next several years, the future is undeniably bright for the Chicago Cubs ...
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Top-10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Despite trading right-hander Trevor Bauer, the organization’s top-overall draft pick in 2011, to the Cleveland Indians in mid-December as part of a three-team, nine-player ...
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Houston Astros' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
As an organization that’s still years away from competing in the major leagues, it should come as no surprise that the Houston Astros farm system is both young and deep...
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San Diego Padres' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
For the second straight season, the San Diego Padres boast a top-half farm system thanks to a healthy mix of developing prospects and big league-ready talent...
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Colorado Rockies' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Entering the 2012 season, I ranked third baseman Nolan Arenado as a top-50 overall prospect and believed that he’d reach the major leagues by the end of the year...
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Oakland Athletics' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Is there ever a season when the Oakland Athletics ’ farm system isn ’t absolutely loaded? Headed into the 2012 season, power-hitting outfielder Michael Choice ranked ...
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Seattle Mariners' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
The Mariners’ system is absolutely loaded with talent at Double-A and above, as their top-five prospects all rank within Prospect Pipeline's Top 100 and have the potential to contribute as early as the 2013 season...
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Cleveland Indians' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Although their farm system ranks comfortably in the bottom third among all organizations, the Cleveland Indians do have high-upside prospects in Francisco Lindor and Dorssys Paulino ...
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Milwaukee Brewers' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Although the Milwaukee Brewers have a relatively deep farm system with many players close to the major leagues, it’s devoid of a true impact prospect...
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Minnesota Twins' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Headed into the 2012 season, the Minnesota Twins ’ farm system was arguably among the worst in the game. What a difference a year can make. Entering spring training, the organization houses five top-100 prospects with more on the way...
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Kansas City Royals' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
The Kansas City Royals ’ farm system has served as a pipeline to the major leagues in recent years, producing former top prospects such as Mike Moustakas , Eric Hosmer ...
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Chicago Cubs' Top 10 Prospects Rankings, Spring Forecasts
While the Chicago Cubs ’ current on-field product may be uninspiring and may result in a few more seasons in the cellar of the NL Central, there is light at the end of the tunnel...
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Detroit Tigers' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts
For the last five years, the Detroit Tigers' farm system has ranked in the bottom third among all organizations...
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San Francisco Giants' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Even though the San Francisco Giants ’ system is loaded with depth on the mound, it’s also devoid of an impact position prospect headed into the 2013 season...
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Ranking 10 Hottest MLB Prospects at Spring Training
Due to the start of the World Baseball Classic in early March, this year's spring training exhibition schedule was accelerated by a week to ensure all participants are game-ready...
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St. Louis Cardinals' Top 10 Prospect Rankings, Spring Forecasts
Widely regarded as the best in baseball headed into the 2013 season, the St. Louis Cardinals ’ impressive system is highlighted by the best hitter in the minor leagues, outfielder ...
