Twins Revised Top 10
I didn't realize that the revised Top 10s were supposed to go in their own diary. Here is my Top 10 (or 12), and if you would like to see the full Top 50, please go to www.SethSpeaks.net. Thanks,
I just updated my Twins Top 50 list... here are my thoughts as of today:
1.) Kevin Slowey - RHP - With Garza over 50 innings, Slowey moves up one spot to the top. Showed that he has a lot to learn, but he's as smart as it gets and will be just fine.
2.) Alexi Casilla - 2B/SS - He likely won't be eligible for this list since he came up and is getting everyday 2B duties for the Twins and should the rest of the year. I would predict average, on base skills and stolen base speed. He also has enough pop to the gaps for some extra base hits.
3.) Anthony Swarzak - RHP - heading into the season, he was a top 5 Twins prospect. Then came the drug suspension. Now he's back and really throwing well at AA.
4.) Trevor Plouffe - SS - The pleasant surprise of the year, Plouffe is really playing well offensively and defensively for New Britain (AA). After getting off to very slow years the last two seasons, I thought another year in the FSL would be helpful, but he has adapted to the Eastern League very well!
5.) Brian Duensing - LHP - In 2006, Duensing moved from Low A to High A to AA, and I didn't really always understand why they were pushing him. He started this season in AA and soon moved up to AA where he is now 9-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 81+ innings.
6.) Jeff Manship - RHP - The Twins 14th round pick in 2006 out of Notre Dame, I can't explain why the Twins left Manship in Low A Beloit for the whole first half of the season. Despite struggling a little in his last start at Ft. Myers, he has dominated there as well.
7.) Tyler Robertson - LHP - 19 year old was the Twins 3rd round pick in 2006. He began the season in Extended Spring Training, but shortly before the draft, he was brought up to Low A. He has been tremendous.
8.) Oswaldo Sosa - RHP - The ground ball pitcher was added to the Twins 40 man roster last year after putting up great numbers between Low A and Hi A. He began this year with Ft. Myers again and despit a very mediocre record, posted a great ERA. He moved up to AA where he has continued to be very good!
9.) Glen Perkins - LHP - In terms of innings pitched, he is under the 50 mark, but since he was in the bullpen, I am not sure if he has enough time on the active roster to no longer be a rookie in 2008. He actually falls from this list a little bit, primarily because of the arm injury. It probably would not have moved him down had he come back in a timely manner. However, he has been out longer than expected.
10.) Chris Parmelee - 1B/OF - Twins 1st pick in 2006 out of high school, Parmelee does have 13 homers and plenty of RBI. He has a low average, but has shown a good eye. He power potential makes him a big-time prospect.
Since Alexi Casilla and Glen Perkins may not really be eligible for this, I will include #11 and #12.
11.) Alex Burnett - RHP - Just turned 20 and pitching very well at Low A. He has always pitched well at each level despite being young for that level.
12.) Danny Valencia - 3B - Twins 19th round pick in 2006, Valencia was excellent offensively and defensively at Beloit, and he (along with Brian Dinkelman - #14) helped spark a dormant Ft. Myers Miracle offense when he was promoted.
Any questions or comments, please let me know.
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what has happened
Rainville
what accounts for the drop in eduardo morlan's
by overlord on Aug 7, 2007 1:11 PM EDT reply actions
Must Be...
by StatFreakNYM on Aug 7, 2007 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Relief Pitcher
cup of coffee
Sosa?
Duensing?
anyone else?
by cool hand Charlie on Aug 7, 2007 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
Cup of Coffee
I think September Call-Ups will be:
Garrett Jones, Kevin Slowey, Matt Tolbert, Chris Heintz (if healthy), possibly Denard Span. And I would also put money on Tommy Watkins getting a call-up.
good info, thanks
thanks again for the info.
charlie
by cool hand Charlie on Aug 8, 2007 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions

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