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Baseball Prospectus came out with their top 100 prospects in Major League Baseball today. Joba Chamberlain, at #5, tops a list of 5 Yankees that made the list. The others are Ian Kennedy (34), Austin Jackson (47), Jose Tabata (48), and Alan Horne (67).

The Reds' Jay Bruce tops the compelete list below.

1. Jay Bruce, of, Reds
2. Clay Buchholz, rhp, Red Sox
3. Evan Longoria, 3b, Rays
4. Joba Chamberlain, rhp, Yankees
5. Clayton Kershaw, lhp, Dodgers
6. David Price, lhp, Rays
7. Travis Snider, of, Blue Jays
8. Colby Rasmus, of, Cardinals
9. Homer Bailey, rhp, Reds
10. Cameron Maybin, of, Marlins
11. Rick Porcello, rhp, Tigers
12. Matt Wieters, c, Orioles
13. Franklin Morales, lhp, Rockies
14. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Dodgers
15. Wade Davis, rhp, Rays
16. Jacoby Ellsbury, of, Red Sox
17. Jordan Schafer, of, Braves
18. Desmond Jennings, of, Rays
19. Mike Moustakas, ss, Royals
20. Jarrod Parker, rhp, Diamondbacks
21. Joey Votto, 1b, Reds
22. Daric Barton, 1b, Athletics
23. Chase Headley, 3b, Padres
24. Andrew McCutchen, of, Pirates
25. Reid Brignac, ss, Rays
26. Carlos Gonzalez, of, Athletics
27. Nick Adenhart, rhp, Angels
28. Chris Marrero, of/1b, Nationals
29. Angel Villalona, 3b, Giants
30. Neftali Feliz, rhp, Rangers
31. Matt LaPorta, of, Brewers
32. Chin-Lung Hu, ss, Dodgers
33. Jeff Clement, c, Mariners
34. Ian Kennedy, rhp, Yankees
35. Ross Detwiler, rhp, Nationals
36. Jason Heyward, of, Braves
37. Geovany Soto, c, Cubs
38. Brandon Wood, 3b/ss, Angels
39. Matt Antonelli, 2b, Padres
40. Jacob McGee, lhp, Devil Rays
41. Johnny Cueto, rhp, Reds
42. Manny Parra, lhp, Brewers
43. Steven Pearce, 1b, Pirates
44. Chris Tillman, rhp, Mariners
45. Josh Vitters, 3b, Cubs
46. Fautino de los Santos, rhp, Athletics
47. Austin Jackson, of, Yankees
48. Jose Tabata, of, Yankees
49. Eric Hurley, rhp, Rangers
50. Brett Anderson, lhp, Athletics
51. Fernando Martinez, of, Mets
52. Adam Miller, rhp, Indians
53. Justin Masterson, rhp, Red Sox
54. J.R. Towles, c, Astros
55. Carlos Triunfel, ss, Mariners
56. Gio Gonzalez, lhp, Athletics
57. Jed Lowrie, ss, Red Sox
58. Elvis Andrus, ss, Rangers
59. Jordan Walden, rhp, Angels
60. Ryan Kalish, of, Red Sox
61. Matt Latos, rhp, Padres
62. Engel Beltre, of, Rangers
63. Brent Lillibridge, ss, Braves
64. Gerardo Parra, of, Diamondbacks
65. Carlos Gomez, of, Twins
66. Scott Elbert, lhp, Dodgers
67. Alan Horne, rhp, Yankees
68. Carlos Carrasco, rhp, Phillies
69. Chris Perez, rhp, Cardinals
70. Brandon Jones, of, Braves
71. Bryan Anderson, c, Cardinals
72. Luke Hochevar, rhp, Royals
73. Michael Main, rhp, Rangers
74. Chris Davis, 3b, Rangers
75. Chorye Spoone, rhp, Orioles
76. Jeremy Jeffress, rhp, Brewers
77. Taylor Teagarden, c, Rangers
78. Wes Hodges, 3b, Indians
79. Deolis Guerra, rhp, Twins
80. Chris Nelson, ss, Rockies
81. Michael Burgess, of, Nationals
82. Greg Reynolds, rhp, Rockies
83. Gorkys Hernandez, of, Braves
84. Henry Sosa, rhp, Giants
85. Radhames Liz, rhp, Orioles
86. Jair Jurrjens, rhp, Braves
87. Aaron Poreda, lhp, White Sox
88. Chris Volstad, rhp, Marlins
89. Hank Conger, c, Angels
90. Max Scherzer, rhp, Diamondbacks
91. Casey Weathers, rhp, Rockies
92. Dexter Fowler, of, Rockies
93. Wladimir Balentien, of, Mariners
94. Neil Walker, 3b, Pirates
95. Michael Bowden, rhp, Red Sox
96. Joe Savery, lhp, Phillies
97. Ben Revere, of, Twins
98. Trevor Cahill, rhp, Athletics
99. Chris Carter, 1b, Athletics
100. Lars Anderson, 1b, Red Sox

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Baseball Prospectus came out with their top 100 prospects in Major League Baseball today. Joba Chamberlain, at #5, tops a list of 5 Yankees that made the list. The others are Ian Kennedy (34), Austin Jackson (47), Jose Tabata (48), and Alan Horne (67).

The Reds' Jay Bruce tops the compelete list below.

1. Jay Bruce, of, Reds
2. Clay Buchholz, rhp, Red Sox
3. Evan Longoria, 3b, Rays
4. Joba Chamberlain, rhp, Yankees
5. Clayton Kershaw, lhp, Dodgers
6. David Price, lhp, Rays
7. Travis Snider, of, Blue Jays
8. Colby Rasmus, of, Cardinals
9. Homer Bailey, rhp, Reds
10. Cameron Maybin, of, Marlins
11. Rick Porcello, rhp, Tigers
12. Matt Wieters, c, Orioles
13. Franklin Morales, lhp, Rockies
14. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Dodgers
15. Wade Davis, rhp, Rays
16. Jacoby Ellsbury, of, Red Sox
17. Jordan Schafer, of, Braves
18. Desmond Jennings, of, Rays
19. Mike Moustakas, ss, Royals
20. Jarrod Parker, rhp, Diamondbacks
21. Joey Votto, 1b, Reds
22. Daric Barton, 1b, Athletics
23. Chase Headley, 3b, Padres
24. Andrew McCutchen, of, Pirates
25. Reid Brignac, ss, Rays
26. Carlos Gonzalez, of, Athletics
27. Nick Adenhart, rhp, Angels
28. Chris Marrero, of/1b, Nationals
29. Angel Villalona, 3b, Giants
30. Neftali Feliz, rhp, Rangers
31. Matt LaPorta, of, Brewers
32. Chin-Lung Hu, ss, Dodgers
33. Jeff Clement, c, Mariners
34. Ian Kennedy, rhp, Yankees
35. Ross Detwiler, rhp, Nationals
36. Jason Heyward, of, Braves
37. Geovany Soto, c, Cubs
38. Brandon Wood, 3b/ss, Angels
39. Matt Antonelli, 2b, Padres
40. Jacob McGee, lhp, Devil Rays
41. Johnny Cueto, rhp, Reds
42. Manny Parra, lhp, Brewers
43. Steven Pearce, 1b, Pirates
44. Chris Tillman, rhp, Mariners
45. Josh Vitters, 3b, Cubs
46. Fautino de los Santos, rhp, Athletics
47. Austin Jackson, of, Yankees
48. Jose Tabata, of, Yankees
49. Eric Hurley, rhp, Rangers
50. Brett Anderson, lhp, Athletics
51. Fernando Martinez, of, Mets
52. Adam Miller, rhp, Indians
53. Justin Masterson, rhp, Red Sox
54. J.R. Towles, c, Astros
55. Carlos Triunfel, ss, Mariners
56. Gio Gonzalez, lhp, Athletics
57. Jed Lowrie, ss, Red Sox
58. Elvis Andrus, ss, Rangers
59. Jordan Walden, rhp, Angels
60. Ryan Kalish, of, Red Sox
61. Matt Latos, rhp, Padres
62. Engel Beltre, of, Rangers
63. Brent Lillibridge, ss, Braves
64. Gerardo Parra, of, Diamondbacks
65. Carlos Gomez, of, Twins
66. Scott Elbert, lhp, Dodgers
67. Alan Horne, rhp, Yankees
68. Carlos Carrasco, rhp, Phillies
69. Chris Perez, rhp, Cardinals
70. Brandon Jones, of, Braves
71. Bryan Anderson, c, Cardinals
72. Luke Hochevar, rhp, Royals
73. Michael Main, rhp, Rangers
74. Chris Davis, 3b, Rangers
75. Chorye Spoone, rhp, Orioles
76. Jeremy Jeffress, rhp, Brewers
77. Taylor Teagarden, c, Rangers
78. Wes Hodges, 3b, Indians
79. Deolis Guerra, rhp, Twins
80. Chris Nelson, ss, Rockies
81. Michael Burgess, of, Nationals
82. Greg Reynolds, rhp, Rockies
83. Gorkys Hernandez, of, Braves
84. Henry Sosa, rhp, Giants
85. Radhames Liz, rhp, Orioles
86. Jair Jurrjens, rhp, Braves
87. Aaron Poreda, lhp, White Sox
88. Chris Volstad, rhp, Marlins
89. Hank Conger, c, Angels
90. Max Scherzer, rhp, Diamondbacks
91. Casey Weathers, rhp, Rockies
92. Dexter Fowler, of, Rockies
93. Wladimir Balentien, of, Mariners
94. Neil Walker, 3b, Pirates
95. Michael Bowden, rhp, Red Sox
96. Joe Savery, lhp, Phillies
97. Ben Revere, of, Twins
98. Trevor Cahill, rhp, Athletics
99. Chris Carter, 1b, Athletics
100. Lars Anderson, 1b, Red Sox

Minor League Updates

Found out updates on key players thanks to a link from Peter Abraham. Chad Jennings, who blogs about the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees, spoke with farm director Mark Newman and found out the following:

Juan Miranda will start the season in Triple-A, splitting time at 1B and DH with Eric Duncan. Newman and the Yankees still have high hopes for Duncan, but the rest of us are getting a little concerned about the local boy.

Mark Melancon and J.B. Cox will be ready for spring training after undergoing elbow surgery in 2007. Humberto Sanchez will not be ready, as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

The Yankees are trying to resign Bronson Sardinha to a minor league deal. The Hawaiian born outfielder, who made a big splash this past spring training, was recently removed from the Yankees 40-man roster. The Yankees have also signed infielder Nick Green, who was with the club in 2005, to a minor league deal.

Finally, Newman stated that any open bullpen spots will be a battle royale between every un-slotted pitcher in camp, current minor league starters included.

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Couple of other quick notes - Darrell Rasner signed a minor league deal the other day, and could still win a spot in the Yankees pen as a long man. Meanwhile, he'll be at Scranton, where Dave Miley will return as manager.

Minor League Updates

Found out updates on key players thanks to a link from Peter Abraham. Chad Jennings, who blogs about the Scranton-Wilkes Barre Yankees, spoke with farm director Mark Newman and found out the following:

Juan Miranda will start the season in Triple-A, splitting time at 1B and DH with Eric Duncan. Newman and the Yankees still have high hopes for Duncan, but the rest of us are getting a little concerned about the local boy.

Mark Melancon and J.B. Cox will be ready for spring training after undergoing elbow surgery in 2007. Humberto Sanchez will not be ready, as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

The Yankees are trying to resign Bronson Sardinha to a minor league deal. The Hawaiian born outfielder, who made a big splash this past spring training, was recently removed from the Yankees 40-man roster. The Yankees have also signed infielder Nick Green, who was with the club in 2005, to a minor league deal.

Finally, Newman stated that any open bullpen spots will be a battle royale between every un-slotted pitcher in camp, current minor league starters included.

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Couple of other quick notes - Darrell Rasner signed a minor league deal the other day, and could still win a spot in the Yankees pen as a long man. Meanwhile, he'll be at Scranton, where Dave Miley will return as manager.

Prospects for 2008

John Sickels of minorleaguebaseball.com has completed his annual grading of MLB prospects. Here are his take on the Yankees' top 20.

New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2008

All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.

1. Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Grade A
   
2. Jose Tabata, OF, Grade B+
   
3. Ian Kennedy, RHP, Grade B+
   
4. Alan Horne, RHP, Grade B
   
5. Austin Jackson, OF, Grade B-
   
6. Bradley Suttle, 3B, Grade B-
   
7. Dellin Betances, RHP, Grade B-
   
8. Austin Romine, C, Grade B- (hate grading guys who haven't played yet, could be C+)
   
9. Jesus Montero, C, Grade C+ (borderline B-)
   
10. Dan McCutchen, RHP, Grade C+
    
11. Brett Gardner, OF, Grade C+
    
12. Damon Sublett, 2B, Grade C+ (love this guy)
    
13. Andrew Brackman, RHP, Grade C+ (could slot anywhere from 9 to 20 depending on what you want to emphasize)
    
14. Jeffrey Marquez, RHP, Grade C+
    
15. George Kontos, RHP, Grade C+
    
16. Kevin Whelan, RHP, Grade C+ (check those K/IP and H/IP, but command?)
    
17. Frank Cervelli, C, Grade C+ (great glove, bat?)
    
18. David Robertson, RHP, Grade C+ (stunning numbers)
    
19. Jairo Heredia, RHP, Grade C+
    
20. Zach McAllister, RHP, Grade C+

Other C+ grades include Jon Albaladejo, Michael Dunn, Juan Miranda, and Justin Snyder. And there are several Grade C guys that I like but want to see more from before giving them higher grades. There are a total of 38 Yankees prospects in the book.

As usual, the C+ guys are pretty much interchangeable and can be moved up or down depending on what you are looking for. Remember to check the post below this one if you want to know more about what the grades mean.

Prospects for 2008

John Sickels of minorleaguebaseball.com has completed his annual grading of MLB prospects. Here are his take on the Yankees' top 20.

New York Yankees Top 20 Prospects for 2008

All grades are EXTREMELY PRELIMINARY and subject to change.

1. Joba Chamberlain, RHP, Grade A
   
2. Jose Tabata, OF, Grade B+
   
3. Ian Kennedy, RHP, Grade B+
   
4. Alan Horne, RHP, Grade B
   
5. Austin Jackson, OF, Grade B-
   
6. Bradley Suttle, 3B, Grade B-
   
7. Dellin Betances, RHP, Grade B-
   
8. Austin Romine, C, Grade B- (hate grading guys who haven't played yet, could be C+)
   
9. Jesus Montero, C, Grade C+ (borderline B-)
   
10. Dan McCutchen, RHP, Grade C+
    
11. Brett Gardner, OF, Grade C+
    
12. Damon Sublett, 2B, Grade C+ (love this guy)
    
13. Andrew Brackman, RHP, Grade C+ (could slot anywhere from 9 to 20 depending on what you want to emphasize)
    
14. Jeffrey Marquez, RHP, Grade C+
    
15. George Kontos, RHP, Grade C+
    
16. Kevin Whelan, RHP, Grade C+ (check those K/IP and H/IP, but command?)
    
17. Frank Cervelli, C, Grade C+ (great glove, bat?)
    
18. David Robertson, RHP, Grade C+ (stunning numbers)
    
19. Jairo Heredia, RHP, Grade C+
    
20. Zach McAllister, RHP, Grade C+

Other C+ grades include Jon Albaladejo, Michael Dunn, Juan Miranda, and Justin Snyder. And there are several Grade C guys that I like but want to see more from before giving them higher grades. There are a total of 38 Yankees prospects in the book.

As usual, the C+ guys are pretty much interchangeable and can be moved up or down depending on what you are looking for. Remember to check the post below this one if you want to know more about what the grades mean.

Winter League Update

The Arizona and Hawaii Fall Leagues recently concluded, where players like Brett Gardner and Austin Jackson were able to put their names on scout's lips.

Final Stats

Arizona League


Brett Gardner
.343-0-10, 27 Runs
17 BB, 17 K
16 for 17 SB attempts




Juan Miranda
.295-5-17, 16 Runs
16 BB, 18 K
.974 OPS




Reggie Corona
.188-1-8, 7 Runs
7 BB, 10 K
4 for 4 SB attempts




Eric Wordekemper
1-0, 2.89, 1 Save,1 Hold
9.1 IP 2 BB 8 K
1.07 WHIP



Ross Ohlendorf
0-0, 3.52, 3 Holds
7.2 IP 4 BB, 3 K
1.57 WHIP



Steven Jackson
0-1, 5.63 1 Hold
16 IP 7 BB 19 K
1.75 WHIP



Steven White
0-1, 6.23, 1 Hold
17.1 IP 6 11 K, 3 Starts
1.44 WHIP



Kevin Whelan
0-0, 12.00
3 IP - Sent home with
sore shoulder



Hawaiian League


Austin Jackson
.271-3-22, 25 Runs
10 3B, 5 2B, .856 OPS
18 BB 38 K
8 for 9 Stolen Base attempts


Brad Suttle
.100-1-6, 7 Runs
15 BB 30 K
3 2B



George Kontos
3-4, 3.71, 7 Starts
34 IP 10 BB 42 K
1.29 WHIP

Winter League Update

The Arizona and Hawaii Fall Leagues recently concluded, where players like Brett Gardner and Austin Jackson were able to put their names on scout's lips.

Final Stats

Arizona League


Brett Gardner
.343-0-10, 27 Runs
17 BB, 17 K
16 for 17 SB attempts




Juan Miranda
.295-5-17, 16 Runs
16 BB, 18 K
.974 OPS




Reggie Corona
.188-1-8, 7 Runs
7 BB, 10 K
4 for 4 SB attempts




Eric Wordekemper
1-0, 2.89, 1 Save,1 Hold
9.1 IP 2 BB 8 K
1.07 WHIP



Ross Ohlendorf
0-0, 3.52, 3 Holds
7.2 IP 4 BB, 3 K
1.57 WHIP



Steven Jackson
0-1, 5.63 1 Hold
16 IP 7 BB 19 K
1.75 WHIP



Steven White
0-1, 6.23, 1 Hold
17.1 IP 6 11 K, 3 Starts
1.44 WHIP



Kevin Whelan
0-0, 12.00
3 IP - Sent home with
sore shoulder



Hawaiian League


Austin Jackson
.271-3-22, 25 Runs
10 3B, 5 2B, .856 OPS
18 BB 38 K
8 for 9 Stolen Base attempts


Brad Suttle
.100-1-6, 7 Runs
15 BB 30 K
3 2B



George Kontos
3-4, 3.71, 7 Starts
34 IP 10 BB 42 K
1.29 WHIP