Has his shoulder injury droppen him off the prospect radar? Its too bad, since he likely wouldve been in AAA in 09 and up for a late season callup. I read one scouting report comparing his stuff to grant balfour w/ a cutting and sinking power fastball.

Both are likely lower tier prospects, but had their stretches of dominance in AA in 2009. Both likely headed to a AAA rotation along with Simmons, Mortensen, and maybe Tyson Ross, Arnold Leon, DLS (if healthy) later on. Along with the group of lefties Marks, Capra, Figueroa, and Hornbeck at other levels. I think a couple of the mentioned pitchers might separate themselves from the back rotation pack and surprise in 2009. Maybe the star upside isnt the best, but i like depth overall and a couple have a shot at the major league level.

as much upside as anyone in the A’s system.

MVP of instructs this year
Signe daway from football scholorship 2 yrs ago at Miss St. (Brother is the starting RB)

As much speed Power as any in the system, buts misses ALOT of pitches.

Wouild have him over a lot of the middle relievers you have listed

Some Mariners fans considered him around midseason as the best upper level pitching prospect. After being traded to the A’s for jack hannahan, he had a terrible stretch of appearances in AA. He was voted the best pitcher at Instructional Leagues and surprisingly given a 40 man roster spot. A’s minor league pitching coordinator Gil Patterson called him a poor man’s andrew bailey. He throw a 91-95 MPH fastball, hard slider and curveball. Patterson mentioned that Souza may add a cutter before the start of next season. Not sure where he fits in especially with the A’s other reliever prospects including demel, storey, etc

Best arm in the system (for OF’s)

Signed for 300K before Ynoa shattered A’s international bonus.

Barfield over Dixon in particular is just insane. Nino Leyja should be on here too— even somewhat-below-average hitting is decent from an 18-year-old infielder in low-A ball.

I don’t think Robin Rosario makes it on the list solely as a position prospect (though he might be in the 40-50 range, as he’s still very green) but the potential for converting him to pitching, given his rocket arm, might push him into the top 40.

I also don’t understand putting Spina in front of Parker when Parker was picked earlier in the draft and neither one did anything of consequence in pro ball this year.

He had a wrist injury which went misdiagnosed until the offseasonn and then finally had surgery. I know Sickles mentioned him as a top 5 rd pick in 08 who obviously fell due to signability. One could argue if Christian is on there, maybe Coleman should be as well. Also Jermaine Mitchell has completely fallen off the radar, but i still have some outside hope that his bat might catch up to his athleticism, good speed and defense which are qualities that still rank highly in this farm system .

and think he could be a power source for the A’s down the line.

Much like Carter though he is a level by level guy. He wouldnt sniff the majors till at least 2012.

To your point w Robin Rosario, Barfield I would guess was in the 30-50 range

I’m a supporter, but the reality is he’s basically a tweener OF prospect. It would be a huge help if he could handle CF or shift to maybe 2b, but that wont happen

John -

What makes you like Ortiz over Recker?

Cut Ladendorf

subtract Figueroa

But why can’t Rule 5 people be taken out?

Supposedly A’s likely wouldve taken him in that 08 draft if he lasted till their next pick into round 3. Not sure if they wouldve taken him over Ross since he just went 2 picks later in round 2. But he was on their radar at least.

Obviously he makes the list. Has anyone seen him pitch in person?

BP said Ynoa is “Healthy and pitching in the Dominican this winter” in their Top 11 write up. I guess that could mean that he is just pitching and isn’t in a legit game there.