MiLB: Top 50 Prospects for 2009

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/minorleagues/prospects/y2009/

1. David Price, Rays
2. Matt Wieters, Orioles
3. Jason Heyward, Braves
4. Rick Porcello, Tigers
5. Cameron Maybin, Marlins
6. Madison Bumgarner, Giants
7. Travis Snider, Blue Jays
8. Alcides Escobar, Brewrs
9. Neftali Feliz, Rangers
10. Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
11. Mike Moustakas, Royals
12. Andrew McCutchen, Pirates
13. Brett Anderson, Athletics
14. Matt LaPorta, Indians
15. Dexter Fowler, Rockies
16. Chris Tillman, Orioles
17. Trevor Cahill, Athletics
18. Jarrod Parker, Braves
19. Buster Posey, Giants
20. Brian Matusz, Orioles
21. Elvis Andrus, Rangers
22. Tim Beckham, Rays
23. Mat Gamel, Brewers
24. Tommy Hanson, Braves
25. Lars Anderson, Red Sox
26. Mike Stanton, Marlins
27. Austin Jackson, Yankees
28. Carlos Carrasco, Phillies
29. Eric Hosmer, Royals
30. Carlos Triunfel, Mariners
31. Wade Davis, Rays
32. Fernando Martinez, Mets
33. Phillippe Aumont, Mariners
34. Yonder Alonso, Reds
35. Nick Adenhart, Angels
36. Jake Arrieta, Orioles
37. Scott Elbert, Dodgers
38. Freddie Freeman, Braves
39. Jeremy Hellickson, Rays
40. Jesus Montero, Yankees
41. Adam Miller, Indians
42. Brett Wallace, Cardinals
43. Lou Marson, Phillies
44. Jeremy Jeffress, Brewers
45. James McDonald, Dodgers
46. Derek Holland, Rangers
47. Kyle Blanks, Padres
48. Angel Villalona, Giants
49. Matt Dominguez, Marlins
50. Jeff Samardzija, Cubs

Interesting how Porcello has ALREADY surpassed Cammy...

Price is almost certain to start the year in the majors, so in essence, the top pitcher in the minors will be Porcello.

Let's hope he lives up to the hype.

[DrRay11]

Hope is all we have...

:emo:

[Zekyl]

He's our only guy on the list. Sad.

[Vinny]

Surprised they don't have Gorkys Hernandez on there.

[Jethro34]

Interestingly Maybin is the only guy on there that we traded away in the offseason last year. Sure, Andrew Miller and Jair Jurrgens aren't eligible for the list because they were both in the majors all year, but still. We "sold the farm" but even those guys aren't top prospects at this point.

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

We "sold the farm" but even those guys aren't top prospects at this point.

I agree...

Eulogio De La Cruz, Humberto Sanchez, Dallas Trahern, Anthony Claggett, Gorkys Hernandez, Kevin Whelan are no where to be found...

[Vinny]

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/...ers-discussion

Tigers discussion by prospect dorks, mostly about Porcello.

[Vinny]

I agree...

Eulogio De La Cruz, Humberto Sanchez, Dallas Trahern, Anthony Claggett, Gorkys Hernandez, Kevin Whelan are no where to be found...

Gorkys had another good year marred somewhat by injuries. Still a solid prospect.