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All Questions Answered

Here is an All-Questions-Answered Thread. The ground rules:

**Only one question per poster
**Do not disguise multiple questions as one question
**This is rapid-fire format. Questions that require large amounts of research will be punted or converted into a larger article.


NO MORE QUESTIONS PLEASE.

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Suggestions and Reminder

We haven't had a suggestion thread in awhile. So here is a suggestion thread!

Also a reminder that we will have an All-Questions Answered thread tomorrow starting at 9 AM Central.

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Dellin Betances vs. Jarred Cosart Final Poll Question

Jarred Cosart (photo by Al Messerschmidt, Getty Images)

The poll question voting between Dellin Betances and Jarred Cosart is extremely close.

With Taylor Guerrieri suspending his campaign, it comes down to Betances and Cosart in the South Carolina primary. . .I mean the voting, to determine which young pitcher is the better prospect according to Minor League Ball readers.

Poll
Who is the better prospect?
Dellin Betances, RHP, New York Yankees
426 votes
Jarred Cosart, RHP, Houston Astros
500 votes

926 votes | Poll has closed

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The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest

XFINITY Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job Contest

Have you ever wanted a shot at winning your dream job in sports social media? Here's your chance - XFINITY is launching a nationwide contest to find the next sports social media star to serve as the voice of XFINITY behind-the-scenes at the biggest sporting events nationwide in 2012.

The contest is called "Xfinity Presents: The Ultimate Sports Social Media Job" and runs from January 13th through March 25th. The winner will receive a one-year salary, all the electronics for the ultimate sports pad, and will have the opportunity to share thoughts, insights, and content with fans nationwide via the @XFINITYSports Twitter handle on a daily basis. This is truly a dream job opportunity for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the world of sports and social media.

Here's how it works:

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Upcoming Schedule

Today (Tuesday): I have updated the National League West and American League West prospect lists, and teams with major changes have been re-posted below.

Wednesday: All-Questions-Answered Thread starting at 9 AM Central Time

Thursday: Updating National League Central and American League Central Top 20 lists

Friday: Updating National League East and American League East Top 20 lists

I am also starting work on organization rankings.

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Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012

TAMPA, FL - FILE: Jesus Montero #83 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait on Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2011 in Tampa, Florida. According to reports on January 13, 2012 the New York Yankees have traded catcher Jesus Montero and pitcher Hector Noesi to the Seattle Mariners for pitchers Michael Pineda and Jose Campos.  (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners Top 20 Prospects for 2012

UPDATED JANUARY 17, 2012

The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is mine of course. Full reports on all of players can be found in the 2012 Baseball Prospect Book. We are now taking pre-orders. Order early and order often!

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Arizona Diamondbacks Top 20 Prospects for 2012

U.S. Futures All-Star Tyler Skaggs of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches in the first inning during the 2011 XM All-Star Futures Game at Chase Field on July 10, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arizona Diamondbacks Top 20 Prospects for 2012

LIST UPDATED JANUARY 17, 2012

The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is mine of course. Full reports on all of players can be found in the 2012 Baseball Prospect Book. We are now taking pre-orders. Order early and order often!

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San Diego Padres Top 20 Prospects for 2012

FILE - In this Sept. 4, 2011, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Yonder Alonso bats during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. The Cincinnati Reds acquired starting pitcher Mat Latos from San Diego for a package that includes infielder Alonso and catcher Yasmani Grandal, both first-round picks, along with starting pitcher Edinson Volquez, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

San Diego Padres Top 20 Prospects for 2012

UPDATED JANUARY 17, 2012

The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is mine of course. Full reports on all of players can be found in the 2012 Baseball Prospect Book. We are now taking pre-orders. Order early and order often!

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Martin Luther King Day

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Poll Question: Betances vs. Cosart vs. Guerrieri

ST PETERSBURG, FL - SEPTEMBER 28:  Pitcher Dellin Betances #68 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on September 28, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.  (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

I asked a poll question a few days ago about seven young pitchers.

I promised to revisit this with a runoff after we had the preliminary results, so here goes. Who is the best prospect: Dellin Betances of the New York Yankees, Jarred Cosart of the Houston Astros, or Taylor Guerrieri of the Tampa Bay Rays?

Vote and Discuss!

Poll
Betances, Cosart, or Guerrieri?
Dellin Betances, RHP, New York Yankees
323 votes
Jarred Cosart, RHP, Houston Astros
347 votes
Taylor Guerrieri, RHP, Tampa Bay Rays
262 votes

932 votes | Poll has closed

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