There are a TON of interesting players in the minors. The 2008 draft produced some crazy numbers. I’d love to hear more about Danny Danielson, Justin Miller, Cole St. Clair, Tony Delmonico, Nathan Eovaldi, and Roberto Feliciano.

But there should be at least a couple B+’s I think. Dejesus/Lambo/McDonald/Martin? I wonder where Hu would rank after his struggles this year. I would love to get John’s opinions on this and if he can still be a good player or will probably never hit enough.

It’ll be strange not seeing many, if any, A’s or A-’s this year for a Dodgers prospect list, but with the sheer number of graduations these past few years, that should probably be no surprise

I’d like to hear about Martin’s possible ceiling? Also,what I saw of James McDonald last year seemed promising and would like to see some thoughts

at the top levels but there is a lot of potential brewing in the lower minors.

Nathan Eovaldi is a player I extremely high on. Devaris Gordon has the blood lines and athleticism that the Dodgers love. Austin Gallagher was only 19 while playing a full season at high A ball.

It is annoying that Colletti traded away Santana but that is spilt milk, I need to stop dwelling on it.

I will be interested to see how Sickels’ list compares with my own.

(01). Andrew Lambo, OF
(02). James McDonald, RHP
(03). Ivan DeJesus, Jr., SS/2B
(04). Scott Elbert, LHP
(05). Ethan Martin, RHP
(06). Josh Lindblom, RHP
(07). Ramon Troncoso, RHP
(08). Josh Bell, 3B
(09). Chris Withrow, RHP
(10). Austin Gallagher, 3B
(11). Nathan Eovaldi, RHP
(12). Devaris Strange-Gordon, SS
(13). Xavier Paul, OF
(14). Jesus Castillo, RHP
(15). Geison Aguasviva, LHP
(16). Steve Johnson, RHP
(17). Victor Garate, LHP
(18). Pedro Baez, 3B
(19). Tony Delmonico, 2B
(20). Justin Miller, RHP

I think the Dodgers’ farm system is easy to underrate right now, and I have a suspicion that Sickels is not going to be too impressed. Between graduations to the majors and trades, and the seeming absence of a guy at the top right now with uber-hype, the system has no doubt slipped out of the top 5, where it has been — in my estimation, at least — for the last four years. But Logan White said not long ago that he still considers the Dodgers’ farm system to be in the top 10 in the game. No doubt people will say that team officials aren’t objective about their own players, but Logan White has a lot of credibility way beyond Dodger circles, with how well his drafts have turned out

So, is Delmonico going to be converted to catcher? Lord knows we need catching prospects . . .

Lindblom is a guy that I’ll be keeping tabs on to start the season, as I’m always interested in closer-to-starter conversion projects. I like what I’ve read about his fastball velocity and command, so if the breaking pitches can hold up I think he’s a nice sleeper.

way, waaay to far under the radar

.163 ISO 8.4% BB% 21.2% K% as a 19 year old in High A going straight there from Rookie Ball….was a 3rd round pick…6 foot five….I have no reports on his defense

But if they leave him to start at A+ in 2009 he could post MONSTER numbers even if he doesn’t start to translate the doubles to home runs…as a 20 year old, that’s a big time prospect

I would be aggressive with him and give him a B, I really like him

I’d like to see him open the year in the minors working his way back to being a starter, but there’s very little chance of that happening. He will likely begin the year in the bullpen and if he’s good, I imagine that’s where he’ll stay.

His athleticism has always been his most intriguing “tool” to me. If given the chance, he could still become a #2 or #3 starter . However, for now his immediate future is in the pen.

Who’s the Cory Wade of 2009?

When he was drafted in 2006, I saw his name thrown around quite a bit. His preformance afterwards has been less than encouraging. He is still only approaching his age 20 season, is there any reason to still hold out hope for him or is he looking like a wash right now. Any info would be greatly appreciated,

Sounds like his absolute celing is Shawn Green, to whom I’ve seen him compared. As a rabid Dodger fan, I’m not holding my breath . . .

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