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<TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=bg0><TD align=middle colSpan=6>Top 100 Rookies to Target on Draft Day </TD></TR><TR class=bg1><TD></TD><TD>Rookies/Prospects </TD><TD>Age </TD><TD>Pos. </TD><TD>2005 high </TD><TD>Destination </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>1 </TD><TD>Delmon Young, TB </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Ranking is based on (hope?) Rays slotting him in RF on opening day </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>2 </TD><TD>Jeremy Hermida, FLA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>RF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>A Jeff Francoeur with high OBP and SB potential. Wow! </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>3 </TD><TD>Prince Fielder, MIL </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Big-time prospect has more power than Hermida right now </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>4 </TD><TD>Matt Cain, SF </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH RP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Dynamite September left him barely eligible to be NL ROY </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>5 </TD><TD>Francisco Liriano, MIN </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Got a taste of the majors in '05, hopes to stick in '06 </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>6 </TD><TD>Anthony Reyes, STL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Cardinals are annually a 13-game winner breeding ground </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>7 </TD><TD>Ian Kinsler, TEX </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>2B </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>He can hit, field and steal bases -- what's not to like? </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>8 </TD><TD>Conor Jackson, ARI </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Big right-handed potential power hitter who doesn't K; sign him up </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>9 </TD><TD>Jeff Mathis, LAA </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Can manage pitchers and will provide solid pop at position </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>10 </TD><TD>Ryan Zimmerman, WAS </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Almost straight from draft to big leagues; should develop power </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>11 </TD><TD>Mike Jacobs, FLA </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Sweet-swinger with big-time power: 11 HRs in 100 ABs! </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>12 </TD><TD>Kenji Johjima, SEA </TD><TD>29 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>Japan </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Older than most rooks, but perennially hit .300 in Japan with power </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>13 </TD><TD>Josh Barfield, SD </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>2B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Starting 2B job is his, as long as he doesn't trip over himself </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>14 </TD><TD>Jason Kubel, MIN </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Knee issues aside, his bat can surprise people early this season </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>15 </TD><TD>Josh Willingham, FLA </TD><TD>27 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Chris Shelton-like bat is very intriguing among Fantasy Cs </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>16 </TD><TD>Brian Anderson, CHW </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>White Sox showed confidence in him by trading Aaron Rowand this winter </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>17 </TD><TD>Hanley Ramirez, FLA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>This ranking assumes he's good enough to be Marlins starting SS </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>18 </TD><TD>Andy Marte, CLE </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Could surprise to make team this season; if not, he's first called up </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>19 </TD><TD>Scott Olsen, FLA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has many top prospects to beat out, but he's best of bunch </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>20 </TD><TD>Brandon Wood, LAA </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>A top power prospect, Wood should arrive sometime in '06 </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>21 </TD><TD>Stephen Drew, ARI </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>It won't be long (May?) before he's a stud Fantasy shortstop </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>22 </TD><TD>Carlos Quentin, ARI </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>We say even batter than Jackson, but he needs an OF vet traded </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>23 </TD><TD>Andy LaRoche, LAD </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Adam LaRoche's younger brother could be starter by midseason </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>24 </TD><TD>Billy Butler, KC </TD><TD>19 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>One of minors' top OPS talents, but still extremely raw </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>25 </TD><TD>Justin Verlander, DET </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Can throw 99 mph, but struggled in MLB debut last year </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>26 </TD><TD>Eric Reed, FLA </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Speedy outfielder is sleeper for serious SB help in Rotisserie leagues </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>27 </TD><TD>Paul Maholm, PIT </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Not as top shelf as Zack Duke, but still solid ROY candidate </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>28 </TD><TD>Kendry Morales, LAA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>DH </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Cuban defector could be in mix to open as Angels' everyday DH </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>29 </TD><TD>Ryan Shealy, COL </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Potential sleeper's bat would play nicely in RF (Brad Hawpe platoon?) </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>30 </TD><TD>Jonathan Papelbon, BOS </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Could begin the year as a reliever, but end as a starter </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>31 </TD><TD>Joel Guzman, LAD </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Furcal blocks him at SS, LaRoche at 3B, so OF is his ticket in '06 </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>32 </TD><TD>Thomas Diamond, TEX </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Physical pitcher whose fastball (91 mph) needs some mustard </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>33 </TD><TD>Edison Volquez, TEX </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has gotten hit a little, but has best heat among Rangers SP prospects </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>34 </TD><TD>Jason Hirsh, HOU </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has been awesome in the lower levels, but spring hugely important </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>35 </TD><TD>Corey Hart, MIL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>3B/OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Blocked all around, but has decent speed and power in waiting </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>36 </TD><TD>Justin Huber, KC </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Aussie prospect is likely waiting for Mike Sweeney trade or injury </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>37 </TD><TD>Alex Gordon, KC </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>College </TD><TD>High A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Big-timer yet to take a pro swing, but he'll rise quickly </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>38 </TD><TD>Joel Zumaya, DET </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has strong stuff (100 mph), but delivery could land him in the 'pen </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>39 </TD><TD>Jason Botts, TEX </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Defensive liabilities make him a DH option in Bigs </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>40 </TD><TD>Jon Lester, BOS </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Boston's minor-league pitcher of year is midseason call-up </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>41 </TD><TD>Craig Hansen, BOS </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>RH RP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Expected to be closer down road; this year's Huston Street? </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>42 </TD><TD>Dustin Pedroia, BOS </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Could improve chances for early call-up with good spring </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>43 </TD><TD>Howie Kendrick, LAA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>2B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Tremendous hitter capable of hitting .350 with 15-20 dingers </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>44 </TD><TD>Jered Weaver, LAA </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Younger bro of Jeff Weaver will end up being a lot better </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>45 </TD><TD>Felix Pie, CHC </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>CF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Once compared to young Sammy Sosa; Cubs will be patient </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>46 </TD><TD>Angel Guzman, CHC </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Low A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>He could be this year's Ervin Santana breakthrough </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>47 </TD><TD>Cole Hamels, PHI </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Huge talent drafted as Scott Kazmir's equal, but oft-injured </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>48 </TD><TD>Justin Germano, CIN </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Should be one of first options when they need a starter this season </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>49 </TD><TD>Rich Hill, CHC </TD><TD>26 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Got cup of coffee last season and is fallback SP option </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>50 </TD><TD>Lastings Milledge, NYM </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Five-tool prospect was drafted on the level of one Delmon Young </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>51 </TD><TD>Delwyn Young, LAD </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>2B </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Very good run producer at the position but might move to OF </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>52 </TD><TD>Chad Billingsley, LAD </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Young, but he could be a sleeper to join rotation very soon </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>53 </TD><TD>Russell Martin, LAD </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Could push Navarro out of favor with hot start in Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>54 </TD><TD>Ian Stewart, COL </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Future 3B is potential Fantasy stud down road; Atkins gives him time </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>55 </TD><TD>Nelson Cruz, MIL </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Bigger power prospect than Hart, but certainly ticketed for Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>56 </TD><TD>Jeremy Sowers, CLE </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>One of baseball's best pitching prospects arrives midseason </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>57 </TD><TD>Ryan Garko, CLE </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>1B/C </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Converted catcher is going to be this year's Chris Shelton </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>58 </TD><TD>Franklin Gutierrez, CLE </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Slow developing big-timer arrives midseason with hot start </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>59 </TD><TD>Nick Markakis, BAL </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Clearly O's top position prospect with midseason arrival possible </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>60 </TD><TD>John Danks, TEX </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has strong delivery and poised to advance his career in '06 </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>61 </TD><TD>Daric Barton, OAK </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Natural batsman was on fast track after move from C, but blocked at 1B </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>62 </TD><TD>Dustin McGowan, TOR </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has really good stuff but also has had elbow surgery and rehab </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>63 </TD><TD>Jason Hammel, TB </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Command gives him chance in spring, but May call-up more likely </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>64 </TD><TD>Jeff Niemann, TB </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Injuries have derailed him, but could become Scott Kazmir's RH partner </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>65 </TD><TD>Javier Herrera, OAK </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Herrera is A's top OF prospect; he made Andre Either expendable </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>66 </TD><TD>Anthony Lerew, ATL </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Live arm could be a candidate to relieve -- possibly close </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>67 </TD><TD>Joey Devine, ATL </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>RH RP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Fast-rising college closer likely needs time in high minors </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>68 </TD><TD>Val Majewski, BAL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>DNP injured </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Still recovering from torn shoulder, so his progress could be slow </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>69 </TD><TD>Wes Bankston, TB </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Great power prospect had to move to 1B from RF </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>70 </TD><TD>Chris B. Young, ARI </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Immense talent is right behind Carlos Quentin on the fast track to Bigs </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>71 </TD><TD>Hayden Penn, BAL </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Got tagged in majors in call up last year but should improve in 2006 </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>72 </TD><TD>Ben Johnson, SD </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>OF/1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Blocked right now, but his power could be too good to ignore </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>73 </TD><TD>Adam Wainwright, STL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has done enough in Triple-A, so he might open in bullpen </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>74 </TD><TD>Elijah Dukes, TB </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Has to deal with discipline issues before bat becomes valuable </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>75 </TD><TD>Freddy Guzman, SD </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>DNP injury </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Stolen-base potential could be realized midseason if Roberts is dealt </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>76 </TD><TD>Shin-Soo Choo, SEA </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Did not fare well in first MLB stint, but is instinctive and can hit </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>77 </TD><TD>Paul McAnulty, SD </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>OF/1B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>John Kruk-like prospect might hit his way into prominence </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>78 </TD><TD>Jeff Baker, COL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>'05 opening-day starter still stuck behind Garrett Atkins </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>79 </TD><TD>Anderson Hernandez, NYM </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>2B/SS </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>He could push Kaz Matsui out of town due to defense and speed </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>80 </TD><TD>Cesar Carrillo, SD </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>'05 No. 1 pick is one of the best SP prospects; midseason call-up </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>81 </TD><TD>Scott Thorman, ATL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>3B/1B </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Former No. 1 pick no longer overshadowed by Andy Marte </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>82 </TD><TD>Travis Hanson, STL </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>3B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Emerged with breakout Double-A season, but blocked by Scott Rolen </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>83 </TD><TD>Chuck James, ATL </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Promising, but behind Kyle Davies/Anthony Lerew in pecking order </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>84 </TD><TD>Jarrod Saltalamacchia, ATL </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Baseball's best C prospect still needs/has time to develop </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>85 </TD><TD>Dustin Nippert, ARI </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Vet rotation options to buy him time until permanent June arrival </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>86 </TD><TD>Adam Miller, CLE </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>High on this list in talent and injury questions; will take it slow </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>87 </TD><TD>Brian Bannister, NYM </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Floyd Bannister's son has been relatively unheralded, but he's polished </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>88 </TD><TD>Troy Tulowitzki, COL </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>SS </TD><TD>Low A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>'05 first-rounder has been compared to Bobby Crosby </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>89 </TD><TD>Tom Gorzelanny, PIT </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>If Sean Burnett isn't ready he could get an early shot </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>90 </TD><TD>Boof Bonser, MIN </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>RHP </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Was once considered a better prospect than Francisco Liriano </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>91 </TD><TD>Adam Jones, SEA </TD><TD>20 </TD><TD>OF/SS </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Very close to being one of the top young athletes in baseball </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>92 </TD><TD>Chris Denorfia, CIN </TD><TD>25 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Majors </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Should stick as reserve outfielder, but that's a tough outfield to crack </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>93 </TD><TD>Philip Hughes, NYY </TD><TD>19 </TD><TD>RH SP </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>As raw as he is talented; question is do Yankees trust a teen-ager? </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>94 </TD><TD>Alay Soler, NYM </TD><TD>26 </TD><TD>RH RP </TD><TD>Low A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>We will finally get our first look at power-armed Cuban defector </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>95 </TD><TD>William Bergolla, CIN </TD><TD>23 </TD><TD>2B </TD><TD>Majors </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Decent option for speed and defense up the middle, but he's blocked </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>96 </TD><TD>Jeff Clement, SEA </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>C </TD><TD>Low A </TD><TD>High A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>One of best catching prospects in baseball is a long ways away </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>97 </TD><TD>Eric Duncan, NYY </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>1B </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>He could make an impact in the second half if he finds consistency </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>98 </TD><TD>Adam Loewen, BAL </TD><TD>21 </TD><TD>LH SP </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Big contract means big expectations. His mechanics have improved </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>99 </TD><TD>Jeff Fiorentino, BAL </TD><TD>22 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>High A </TD><TD>Double-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Brief MLB stint, but dominated high Class A with 22 HRs and .854 OPS </TD></TR><TR class=bg2><TD>100 </TD><TD>Jerry Owens, CHW </TD><TD>24 </TD><TD>OF </TD><TD>Double-A </TD><TD>Triple-A </TD></TR><TR class=bg3><TD colSpan=6>Athletic CF needs high-minors time but has SB potential </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>