Shadow Twins Top 20 Prospects for 2011

by John Sickels on Jan 21, 2011 4:00 PM EST

Someone requested a look at how the Shadow Universe Twins are doing. Here is the current list.

Shadow Twins Top 20 Prospects for 2011

Here is the current condition of my Shadow Twins farm system. Last year's list here:

1) Brett Lawrie, OF-3B, Grade B+: Blue Jays system in real life, traded from the Brewers for Shaun Marcum, as a second baseman though in the Shadow Universe he is an outfielder. However, Toronto is talking about using him at third base and I find that idea intriguing. I won't trade him in the Shadowverse. First round pick in '08.
2) Jake Odorizzi, RHP, Grade B+: Royals system in real life, traded from the Brewers for Zack Greinke. Won't trade him. First round pick in '08.
3) Alex Wimmers, RHP, Grade B+: 2010 first round pick in both Real and Shadow universe.
4) Miguel Sano, 3B, Grade B: I use the Real Twins international signees in the Shadow Universe.
5) Liam Hendriks, RHP, Grade B: Real Twins international signee.
6) Jay Jackson, RHP, Grade B: ninth round pick in '08. Cubs system ninth round in real life.
7) J.J. Hoover, RHP, Grade B-: 10^th round pick in '08. Braves system 10th round in real life.
8) Addison Reed, RHP, Grade B-: second round pick in '10. White Sox third round in real life.
9) Zack Von Rosenberg, RHP, Grade B-: fifth round pick in '09. Pirates sixth round in real life.
10) Eric Thames, OF, Grade B-: third round pick in '08. Blue Jays eighth round in real life.
11) Adrian Salcedo, RHP, Grade B-: Real Twins international.
12) Oswaldo Arcia, OF, Grade B-: Real Twins international.
13) Max Kepler-Rozyki, OF, Grade B-: Real Twins international.
14) Jared Mitchell, OF, Grade C+: first round pick in '09, White Sox first rounder in real life.
15) Wynn Pelzer, RHP, Grade C+: seventh round pick in '07. Went to the Padres in the ninth round in real life, then traded to the Orioles in real life. Did not make this trade.
16) Scott Barnes, LHP, Grade C+: fourth round pick in '08, drafted by Giants eighth round in real life then traded to Indians.
17) Lars Anderson, 1B, Grade C+: first round pick in '06, Red Sox 18th round in real life.
18) David Bromberg, RHP, Grade C+: 32^nd round pick in '05, a Real Twins pick I stuck with.
19) Donn Roach, RHP, Grade C+: Third round pick in '10, Angels in real life.
20) Manuel Soliman, RHP, Grade C+: Real Twin international.
21) Nate Roberts, OF, Grade C+: fifth round pick in '10, a Real Twins pick I stuck with.
22) Eddie Rosario, OF, Grade C+: fourth round pick in '10, a Real Twins pick I stuck with.

OTHERS OF NOTE: Matt Bashore, LHP; Michael Bowden, RHP; Erik Cordier, RHP; Erik Davis, RHP; Scott Diamond, LHP; Brian Dozier, SS; Mike Fiers, RHP; Brian Friday, SS; Conor Gillaspie, 3B; Niko Goodrum, SS; Nevin Griffith, RHP; Alex Koronis, RHP; Andrei Lobanov, LHP; Rob Musgrave, LHP; David Newmann, LHP; Josmil Pinto, C; Carlos Ramirez, C; Tyler Robertson, LHP; Josh Satin, 2B; Tom Shirley; LHP; Steve Singleton, SS; Tim Smith, OF; Tom Stuifbergen, RHP; Matt Torra, RHP; Rett Varner, RHP; Pat Venditte, SHP; Dakota Watts, RHP; Chase Whitley, RHP.

Lots of Grade C+/B- in this system, but I need more upside. I don't have enough power arms or impact bats. There is no one here who profiles as a number one starter or a certain closer. I have several guys who could be good utility infielders, but since I list Lawrie as an OF-3B, I don't have much up the middle. I am also weak in catching and Joe Mauer won't be around forever.

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Brett Lawrie

Can you go into a little bit more depth on your thoughts on Lawrie at third base? Would be much appreciated.

by doron on Jan 21, 2011 4:19 PM EST reply actions

lawrie

Remind me to do this this weekend.

by John Sickels on Jan 21, 2011 5:17 PM EST up reply actions

I like Rosario's swing more than Sano's

by Bravesin07 on Jan 21, 2011 5:34 PM EST reply actions

Shadow System

I think it would be helpful if you provided a list of which Shadow Twins have lost prospect eligibility, but haven’t reached free agency yet.

by Randolph314 on Jan 21, 2011 5:36 PM EST reply actions

Shadow List

Complete list of Shadow Draft players who have made the majors, 1996 through 2006.

1996

1) *Braden Looper, RHP, Wichita State University
2) *Jacque Jones, OF, University of Southern California
3) *Eddie Yarnall, LHP, Louisiana State University
4) *Ken Vining, LHP, Clemson University
5) *John Bale, LHP, University of Southern Mississippi
13) *Mike Lincoln, RHP, University of Tennessee
20) *Courtney Duncan, RHP, Grambling State University
24) *Brett Laxton, RHP, Louisiana State University

1997

1) *Michael Cuddyer, SS, Great Bridge HS, Cheasapeake VA
2) *Mike Restovich, OF, Mayo HS, Rochester, Minn.
3) *Todd Sears, 1B, University of Nebraska
19) *David Eckstein, 2B, University of Florida
21) *J.C. Romero, LHP, University of Mobile

1998

9) *Saul Rivera, RHP, University of Mobile
24) *Juan Padilla, RHP, University of Jacksonville
34) *Kevin Frederick, RHP, Creighton University

1999

2) *Nick Regilio, RHP, University of Jacksonville
3) *Justin Morneau, C, New Westminster (B.C) HS.
6) *Aaron Harang, RHP, San Diego State University
7) *Terrmel Sledge, OF, Long Beach State University
9) *Mark Ellis, SS, University of Florida
10) *Ben Hendrickson, RHP, Jefferson HS, Bloomington, Minn.
25) *Terry Tiffee, OF, Pratt (Kan.) Community College

2000

1) *Justin Wayne, RHP, Stanford University
2) *Joel Hanrahan, RHP, Norwalk Community HS, Norwalk, Iowa
4) *Mike Smith, RHP, University of Richmond
7) *Tim Olson, OF, University of Florida
9) *Marshall McDougall, 3B, Florida State University

2001

1) Joe Mauer, C, Cretin-Derham HS, St. Paul, Minnesota
5) *Brendan Harris, SS, College of William and Mary
13)Kevin Cameron, RHP, Georgia Tech
29)*Nick Blackburn, RHP, Seminole State (Ok.) JC

2002

1) Joe Blanton, RHP, University of Kentucky
1S)Jason Pridie, OF, Prescott HS, Prescott, Arizona
2) *Curtis Granderson, OF, University of Illinois-Chicago
2) *Jesse Crain, RHP, University of Houston
6) *Pat Neshek, RHP, Butler University

2003

1) Brandon Wood, SS, Horizon HS, Scottsdale, Arizona
2) *Scott Baker, RHP, Oklahoma State University
7) *Daryl Thompson, RHP, La Plata HS, La Plata, Maryland
8) *Jamie Vermilyea, RHP, University of New Mexico
18)Ed Maysonet, SS, Delta State University
19)Leo Rosales, RHP, Cal State Northridge
23)Josh Sharpless, RHP, Allegheny College

2004

1) Glen Perkins, LHP, University of Minnesota
1S)Matt Fox, RHP, University of Central Florida

2005

1S)Michael Bowden, RHP, Waubonsie Valley HS, Aurora, Ill.
2) *Kevin Slowey, RHP, Winthrop University
3) *Brent Lillibridge, SS, University of Washington
4) *Jonathan Meloan, RHP, University of Arizona
8) *Scott Richmond, RHP, Oklahoma State University
11)Mike Zagurski, LHP, University of Kansas

2006

1) Lars Anderson, 1B, Jesuit HS, Fair Oaks, CA
5) *Dustin Richardson, LHP, Texas Tech
14)Jeff Manship, RHP, Notre Dame
19)*Danny Valencia, 3B, University of Miami-Florida

by John Sickels on Jan 21, 2011 5:54 PM EST up reply actions