Even dealing away a trio of talents to add Cliff Lee doesn’t sap too much star power from the Seattle system.
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Trades, drafting, signing, and scouting have reloaded a system with top talents sure to turn other teams green with envy.
Depth behind the plate, paying attention to south of the border and South America, and quite possibly the best hitting prospect in the land.
The difficulty in picking creates a list worth watching in the 10 years to come.
This year’s collection of mystery men involves surprises of various stripes, but a number of players with good shots with their new squads.
The Twins’ system makes for an zesty blend of polished pitchers and high-upside position players.
With outfield talent and projectable pitching, the Halos make up in potential and youth what they lack in ready-now talent.
The Royals’ depth in pitching talent bodes well, but will they produce enough position players to plate runs for them?
The Tigers’ system may not be ready to fill the gaps if a rumored fire sale is about to get lit.
Cleveland added considerable depth with last season’s deals, but will it be enough to rebuild with?
Trades have left their system somewhat barren, but the South Siders do have some intriguing prospects.
The perennial contenders have plenty of talent to win with in future seasons, or to peddle in win-now swaps.
Is Oakland outfielder Grant Desme the real deal? You make the call.
Some late-round future bullpen finds for Cleveland and Oakland, a return to catching for another Tribe prospect, and a Brewer infielder continues to struggle in 2009.
Graduations have stocked the big-league team and thinned the list of prospects, but there’s more to come on the mound.