PITTSBURGH PIRATES TOP 20 PROSPECTS LIST
- Neil Walker, C, Grade B+
- Andrew McCutchen, OF, B+
- Tom Gorzelanny, LHP, B
- Paul Maholm, LHP, B-
- Jose Bautista, 3B, C+
- Chris Duffy, OF, C+
- Nate McLouth, OF, C+
- Matt Capps, RHP, C+
- Ronny Paulino, C, C+
- Craig Stansberry, 2B, C+
- Jonah Bayliss, RHP, C+
- Brent Lillibridge, SS, C+
- Chad Blackwell, RHP, C+
- Josh Sharpless, RHP, C+
- Matt Swanson, RHP, C+
- Javier Guzman, SS, C+
- Bryan Bullington, RHP, C+
- Adam Boeve, OF, C+
- Rajai Davis, OF, C
- Jason Quarles, RHP, C
The problem for the Pirates is that the only two guys with real star potential on the offensive side are Walker and McCutchen, and neither is a sure thing just yet.
Among the pitchers, Gorzelanny has the highest upside but is also not a sure thing just yet. He does deserve more attention than he's received on a national level, however, and in many fantasy leagues he could be a bargain pickup. Take a look at him. He has better-than-average stuff, with improving command.
Relievers Bayliss and Blackwell, acquired in the Redman deal from Kansas City, could both be solid middle men, Bayliss as soon as this year.
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