Pretty dry system. I had Jack Egbert highly-rated but he is getting more attention now and isn't a true sleeper these days. Oneli Perez is still intriguing. Honeslty I can't say any big sleepers stick out at me. It's a very dry system.

If it was me, Laird would be the C this year and Salty at first base. Teagarden would be being prepped for 2009. Ramirez can hit, not sure about the glove. Santana is a ways off and given the depth ahead of him they can be patient. I really love Teagarden, assuming he's finally healthy.

Hmm.....Tucker has the highest physical upside I'd say. I can't say I've ever been super-hot about Sinkbeil, he's struck me as perhaps a bit overrated. Thompson projects as a 3/4 starter but may be less likely to flame out than Tucker.

I think the Angels have handled him somewhat poorly. Word is that he's swinging for the fences now, trying to force himself into the majors. He's still very young but his approach is all messed up, and given what he's done in the past this is probably a psychological thing more than anything. I'm starting to think he needs a change of scenery.

I have not had any formal scouting training but have been watching minor league baseball and projecting future performance for 30 years. I'm not perfect but I think my track record is OK.

Good question. Excellent arm strength, no question. Cubs officials like to compare him to Lee Smith, and I think relief is probably his best option down the line. All depends on his command. . .let's see what his walk rate looks like in Double-A action.

Not sure yet. I am going to Tulsa on Sunday to try and figure that very question out.

He can hit, at least for power. I'd expect the batting average to settle down but it wouldn't surprise me to see him hit 25-30 homers if he maintains command of the zone.

That's like five questions, lol. If someone gave Botts 500 at-bats, let him adjust, I think he'd hit. Maybe .250-.260, but with 20+ homers.

No. I'd leave him in the outfield. I think he has more value there.

Too early to say. Need to see how his secondary pitches hold up at higher levels. My guess is that he spends time in both roles but eventually settles into the pen.

You're a good man.

Morrow....geez. I don't know what the fuck the Mariners are doing with him. If it was me, he would have been in Double-A last year, starting. I have no idea what to expect at this point. Anything could happen.

Yeah, that's a good staff, isn't it?? HRod and DLS have the highest pure physical ceilings, but Cahill and Anderson's polish stands out too. All could be 3s at a minimum. Of course, remember that for every 4-5 pitching prospects you are lucky to get one good pitcher. What will probably happen here is that one guy has a catastrophic injury and never develops, one turns into a really good pitcher, and two end up as journeymen.

I dunno...tough question....different positions and age groups involved. Pick a Grade B+/A- outfielder of your choice.

Lots of Rangers questions today.

Feliz, Main, Neil Ramirez, Font all have that kind of 1-2 ceiling. Other guys like Hurley, Beavan, Kiker are probably more 3 guys.

The whole slotting thing is so bogus I'm surprised any team pays attention to it. If I were the Mets, or any other big revenue team, I would flood the draft with money.

He is excellent with the glove, potential Gold Glove. If he hits well in Triple-A I expect he would be up by mid-season assuming a spot is open. They won't let him rust on the bench.

That's possible. I could see that happening, yes.

Haven't thought that far ahead yet.

Can't say he reminds me of anyone specifically. His ceiling would be that of a number one starter, IF he can refine his changeup. If the changeup doesnt' come along, and he relies on his fastball and slider, I can see him as a closer. As usual, all the caveats apply: will he stay healthy? Etc.

I have liked Thompson since he was in high school: I Shadow-drafted him for my fake Twins farm system. If he's fully healthy and can sustain that velocity, he could end up being an impressive pitcher...number 3 starter possibly. That's a big if and assumes durability which he has not shown to this point. He might end up as a really good short reliever.

Hmmm.....Ellsbury or Andrus

Daniel Cabrera at worst. He's got the great arm of course, it all comes down to command. If it remains erratic then he will be frustrating but occasionally brilliant like Cabrera. If he improves, he could be a legit number 2 guy, maybe a number 1 if the command REALLY comes around.

Depends on his elbow. If healthy he will be up in Sept.

I haven't seen Crow in person yet this year but should soon. As for the mechancal issue, the thing for me is repeatability...some pitchers have weird-looking or unusual mechanics that give scouts pause, but if they repeat them consistently and their bodies are used to that particular delivery, I think the concerns are often overblown. Just my opinion.

I asked a Dodgers official that last week on the radio show, and he gave a non-committal answer. I don't think they know yet themselves where Elbert will slot eventually.

Well the magazine list was finished in mid-December and my opinions change over time. In McCutchen's case I'm not sure he will have much of a short-term fantasy impact, and that is what the Rotowire lists tend to be directed towards, fantasy owners. The list in the book is more general baseball orientation.

Well let's see what reports on ihs defense look like, what his BB/K/AB ratio looks like, etc. Just throwing a guess out there, he will rank 72nd.

If healthy, perhaps. It's not a slam dunk though.

I'd trade Brignac. I like Brignac, but the other guys look better to me right now.

Hmm......I can buy a potential Manny comp, yes.

I am going to go to Burlington later this month or in May to watch Moustakas and will have a report then. I suspect he will have to move but I don't know for sure, I want to see him.

Well do you mean Top 10-20 in all of baseball, or just Twins top 10-20? I don't see anyone in the system right now who will be a national Top 20 a year from now. Twins top 10-20 would depend on who is doing the list. Underrated guys I like include Alex Burnett and Rene Tosoni.

I'd expect league-average performance with some flashes of brilliance, and be happy if he exceeds that (which he very well could). Cueto could be better this year, perhaps more consistent.