Think this is the best of the bunch for prospect dealings. Some key players for some of the local teams:
Vlad Jr, Franco, and Tatis Jr. are 1-3, with Whitley and Robles rounding out the top 5.
Yankees
106- Estevan Florial
Mets
48- Peter Alonso
53- Andres Gimenez
68- Ronny Mauricio
92- Mark Vientos
Red Sox and Royals are the only 2 teams without a player in the top 130.
In the AL East, the Rays lead the way with 10 players in the top 130. Testament to a loaded system. Blue Jays have two players in the top 10 (Vlad Jr and Bo Bichette).
In the NL East, the Braves also have 10 players in the top 130, with 6 in the top 50, and the lowest at 72.
Regarding traded players from each system:
Justus Sheffield (Seattle)- #60
Jarred Kelenic (Seattle)- #84
Justin Dunn (Seattle)- #89
Taylor Widener (Arizona)- #102
Nick Solak (Tampa)- #111
Really great writeups in there.
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Besides the recent graduations to the bigs (Torres, Andujar, Frazier). The Yanks system as described in the individual team write-up is more of what they are. High upside, but high variance guys, that are all extremely young.
When we spoke with scouts who were excited about talent from the low levels of this system, we asked why their team hadn’t traded for one of those players. The answer? The Yankees won’t discuss them
Lot more variance in their system, so they might take some time to develop.
The Mariners likely insisted on Kelenic being part of the deal. Likely simple as that. Mauricio has major boom or bust potential, far from a sure thing and some view Gimenez as having limited upside (not saying I agree or disagree) but if that's the Mariners view and the Mets didn't want to rob Peter to pay Paul (dealing Rosario = no big league SS). The Mariners also just traded for Crawford so my guess is they simply insisted on Kelenic vs. the Mets being so insistent it be Kelenic over say Mauricio.
They probably really wanted Diaz and the Mariners insisted on Kelenic.
Mets absolutely need OF depth but should be set in the corner OFs for a few years with Nimmo and Conforto.
LOL, I think you said something similar last year. Disappointing. I remember really liking the pick at the time too.
The friggin' Braves with 10 in the top 100 -- including a couple of pitchers. And this after promoting Acuna Junia. Heaven help us !!
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or get off the pot time for Dez Lindsay this year. Either he hits or he's just not a prospect at all. He's barely one as it is.
LOL, I think you said something similar last year. Disappointing. I remember really liking the pick at the time too.
Well after the season he would have to be added to the 40 man. That's simply not happening without him finally hitting. He changed his swing, well see if it means anything. He's been a total bust. Career .718 OPS. Hit .223 in 2018, .220 in 2017
The friggin' Braves with 10 in the top 100 -- including a couple of pitchers. And this after promoting Acuna Junia. Heaven help us !!
After promoting Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Sean Newcomb, and AJ Minter recently.
He was the centerpiece in the Realmuto deal. The Braves were willing to offer him but not another top prospect which the Marlins wanted which is why the deal fell through. I think they are willing to trade him because of the emergence of Camargo. The Braves will play him in a corner OF spot in spring training because of Donaldson and Camargo.
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reportedly offered up Riley in multiple deals and teams weren't that hot for him. I wonder why?
He was the centerpiece in the Realmuto deal. The Braves were willing to offer him but not another top prospect which the Marlins wanted which is why the deal fell through. I think they are willing to trade him because of the emergence of Camargo. The Braves will play him in a corner OF spot in spring training because of Donaldson and Camargo.
One of the guys over at FG (I'm blanking which one) suggested he was shopped a bit and the interest/value was lower than anticipated. Not saying he won't be good but I found it interesting considering he's a consensus top 50 guy.
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reportedly offered up Riley in multiple deals and teams weren't that hot for him. I wonder why?
He was the centerpiece in the Realmuto deal. The Braves were willing to offer him but not another top prospect which the Marlins wanted which is why the deal fell through. I think they are willing to trade him because of the emergence of Camargo. The Braves will play him in a corner OF spot in spring training because of Donaldson and Camargo.
One of the guys over at FG (I'm blanking which one) suggested he was shopped a bit and the interest/value was lower than anticipated. Not saying he won't be good but I found it interesting considering he's a consensus top 50 guy.
I wasn't suggesting you're wrong as everyone except Law is high on him. There were questions about his bat speed and defensive ability when he first arrived. He has become a very solid defender but we will see when he arrives.
They are stacked with young arms that serve as lottery tickets for the rotation and the bullpen knowing that you can never have enough pitching.
If anything - the current status of the Yankees farm system and MLB roster proves one thing...it worked.
Yeah I was thumbing through their BA list and while they have a remarkable number of high-end pitching prospects the quality really drops off in the teens, getting into guys with potential big league chops but clearly modest ceilings.
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because of all their promotions. In 2-3 years the Braves will likely be a bottom 10 farm system after the promotions and sanctions unless they continue to draft well which I am concerned about with a brand new director of scouting.
Yeah I was thumbing through their BA list and while they have a remarkable number of high-end pitching prospects the quality really drops off in the teens, getting into guys with potential big league chops but clearly modest ceilings.
They have some high upside guys in the teens. Freddie Tarnok has great stuff, he's been compared to Degrom as he is a recent SS turned pitcher. Huascar Ynoa, Jaseel De La Cruz, Isranel Wilson, Trey Riley, Patrick Weigel, and Greyson Jenista have good upsides. The lower levels will likely be barren soon as they are all but out of this years IFA market and only have half their slot amount the following year.
Not signing him really sucked because I was thrilled when they got Stewart. At least they have the 9th overall pick this year as consolation.