Top Prospects and Rookies Archive
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Chicago White Sox Rookie Daniel Hudson Looks Like a Keeper
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsDaniel Hudson didn’t look much like a rookie tonight. The top pitching prospect in the White Sox organization took the mound for the second time since being recalled (fourth MLB start) and mowed down the Seattle Mariners. Hudson went 6 2/3 innings while yielding five... -
New York Mets – Ike Davis to make MLB Debut
Posted on April 19, 2010 | 92 CommentsTop prospect Ike Davis has been called up to play first base and bat sixth for the New York Mets. The 23-year-old former Arizona State star will hopefully bring some much needed power and production to the lineup. The left-handed Davis was hitting .364 with... -
Aroldis Chapman back on Sunday
Posted on March 26, 2010 | 27 CommentsAccording to Dusty Baker, Cincinnati phenom Aroldis Chapman might be back on the mound this Sunday against the Dodgers. “It’s a possibility, he’s feeling good,” said Baker. “They said he threw long-toss and said he was cleared so far by the trainers…it was everybody else... -
New York Mets’ Jenrry Mejia – moved to bullpen
Posted on March 11, 2010 | 125 CommentsCoach Jerry Manuel has gotten his wish. Jenrry Mejia will remain in spring training and work exclusively as a reliever. The 20-year-old has thrown 5 1/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts while allowing just two hits. Both Manuel and Darryl Strawberry have already compared Mejia... -
Cincinnati’s Aroldis Chapman Makes Spring Training Debut
Posted on March 8, 2010 | 253 CommentsCincinnati fans have something to be excited about — Aroldis Chapman has officially arrived. The 6’4 lefty threw two scoreless innings today, while striking out three and yielding one hit and one walk. Chapman topped out at 102 mph and hurled 26 pitches total, 15... -
Wade Davis – Tampa Bay Rays’ Secret Weapon
Posted on March 6, 2010 | 31 CommentsBy – Benjamin J. Pavlovic Tampa Bay Rays’ stellar prospect Wade Davis took the bump for the first time this spring, but wasn’t able to complete his two scheduled innings. Davis struggled with his control, and allowed one run on two hits and three walks... -
Jason Heyward – Atlanta’s Face of the Franchise
Posted on March 4, 2010 | 29 CommentsScouts and players keep saying that the bat makes a different sound when Jason Heyward connects. I heard it live, and I concur. If you are in a keeper league, there should be no hesitation. Draft him as early as you drafted Evan Longoria back... -
Texas Rangers’ Julio Borbon is a Steal in 2010
Posted on February 16, 2010 | 70 CommentsLock this guy up. Just do it. He’s on the brink of “Pierredom.” Make that “Crawfordom.” And you can get him cheap! Julio Borbon is set to bat leadoff for the Texas Rangers, and he will be a big reason why the Rangers will take... -
Travis Snider: 2010′s Adam Lind
Posted on February 15, 2010 | 361 CommentsI have to admit, I was on the Travis Snider train last year. Actually, it was a steam locomotive, and I was the fireman shoveling coal into the firebox. I love unproven talent with immense potential, and I fell victim to the 21-year-old wunderkind. It...
