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2 months ago: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Wade Davis works against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, in Baltimore. The Rays won 3-0. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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Prospect Profile: Wade Davis

Here is a look at Tampa Bay rookie Wade Davis, getting a September trial with the Rays.

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2 months ago: Washington Nationals' Ian Desmond flies out to deep left, while Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz, left, looks on during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, in Washington. Desmond homered and drove in four runs in his major league debut and the Nationals won 8-7. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Prospect Profile: Ian Desmond

Ian Desmond was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the third round in 2004, out of high school in Sarasota, Florida. He was considered very toolsy but very raw when drafted, showing excellent arm strength and good speed, but lacking power and offensive polish. He hit .227/.272/.292 in 55 games of rookie ball in the Gulf Coast League after signing, hardly impressive numbers through organization officials praised his work ethic and physicality. He did steal 13 bases in 16 attempts. I didn't put him in the 2005 book but would have rated him as a Grade C, with a high ceiling but needing to make a lot of progress.

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I'm cranky and tired, have lots of work to do and no time to do it. So bear with me please. This afternoon I'll try to get something up about Ian Desmond. I'm still working on the Rotowire 100 but have made no progress since Tuesday morning.

Hit and Run, September 16, 2009

**Someone asked me for my opinion on Homer Bailey, pointing out some recent good starts. It is true that his ERA is lower in September (3.63 compared to 5.06 in August and 6.28 in July), but his WHIPS have actually gotten worse (1.79 this month, 1.50 in August, 1.36 in July) so it is hard for me to say that he's actually pitching better. I don't see any reason to change my opinion of him: he's got great stuff but is still more thrower than pitcher. Maybe he'll develop, maybe he won't, no one knows how he will pan out and anyone who says they do is delusional.

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Working on the Rotowire Top 100 list....

What sleeper prospects would you suggest for such a list?

Corner Bats from the 2008 Draft

    There were seven "infield corner" bats drafted in the first round in 2008, one (Eric Hosmer) from high school and six (Pedro Alvarez, Yonder Alonso, Brett Wallace, David Cooper, Ike Davis, and Allan Dykstra) from the college ranks. All were regarded as polished and capable of advancing quickly, though Dykstra was considered a stretch in the first round by most. Let's take a look and see how they did in their first full seasons.

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Neil Young - CAMPAIGNER (Amsterdam, Holland, 20/02/2008) (via VinoDaMusica)

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2 months ago: Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley hits a one-run single off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Nick Blackburn in the seventh inning ofa baseball game, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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Prospect Profile: Michael Brantley

One of my favorite prospects for some time has been Michael Brantley, who is having a great major league trial for Cleveland. Let's review his history and his future.

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OK, guys, with the prospect list reviews finished it is time for another transition. Make some suggestions if you like. My main goal this week is to get the Rotowire Top 100 Prospects list revised for the end of the season.

Final Review of my 2009 Twins Shadow Draft. This was done in real time if you'll recall.

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