Top 50 Prospects

1. Anthony Swarzak, RHP
2. Danny Valencia, 3B
3. Jeff Manship, RHP
4. Chirs Parmelee, OF/1B
5. Eduardo Morlan, RHP
6. Trevor Plouffe, SS
7. Nick Blackburn, RHP
8. Jay Rainville, RHP
9. Brian Duensing, LHP
10. Ben Revere, OF
11. Tyler Robertson, LHP
12. Erik Lis, OF/1B
13. Joe Benson, OF
14. Alex Burnett, RHP
15. David Winfree, 3B
16. Rob Delaney, RHP
17. Oswaldo Sosa, RHP
18. Brock Peterson, 1B/DH
19. Kyle Waldrop, RHP
    
20. Ryan Mullins, LHP
21. Brandon Roberts, OF
22. Ozzie Lewis, OF
23. Denard Span, OF
24. D.J. Romero, 3B
25. Garrett Guzman, OF
26. Yohan Pino, RHP
27. Dustin Martin, OF
28. Trent Oeltjen, OF
29. Danny Rams, C/DH
30. Angel Morales, OF
31. Rene Tosoni, OF
32. Jose Morales, C
33. Cole DeVries, RHP
34. Juan Portes, IF/OF
35. Brian Dinkelman, 2B
36. Rene Leveret, 1B
37. Matt Tolbert, INF
38. David Bromberg, RHP
39. Matt Moses, 3B
40. Michael McCardell, RHP
41. Wilson Ramos, C
42. Paul Kelly, SS
43. Danny Santiesteban, OF
44. Eli Tintor, OF
45. Jose Mijares, LHP
46. Whit Robbins, 1B/3B
47. Matthew Fox, RHP
48. Johnny Woodard, 1B
49. Henry Reyes, LHP
50. Drew Thompson, INF

Short Explanation: I put a lot of emphasis in the age of the player which is why a guy like Julio DePaula or Armando Gabino didn't make the list, even though they are more then likely a top 50 prospect. I think that the top ten is fairly close, with Valencia being the only question mark. But after that, it's pretty hard to sort out the players. Garrett Guzman could also be moved up on most list's, but at 25 or so next year, I gave him a lower ranking. Any other question's just ask.

Here are other guys I considered (In no particular order): Anthony Slama, Juan Richardson, Andrew Schmiesing Matt Macri, Danny Rondon, Daniel Berlind, Bradley Tippett, Zach Ward, Henry Sanches, Armando Gabino, Greg Yersich, Spencer Steedley, Estarlin De Los Santos, Garrett Olson, Julio DePaula, Felix Molina, Luke Hughes, Liam Hendricks.

Obviously, it’s pretty hard to sort out the guys after the top 5-10 or so. We don’t really have many “Top Prospects” but we have a good group of “2^nd tier” prospects which made this a very tough list to make. Anyone could make a case for a guy like Rene Leveret to be a top 20 pick, but because of the talent we have he’s down in the mid-30’s.

I wasn't going to make a top-50 list, but I was interested in what some of your opinions are on some of our young talent. Sorry for no explanations, if you would like to know why I put someone too high/low just ask me.

Twins swept
Can't say I am surprised by the way the Twins played against the Tigers young pitchers over the weekend. We've had some serious funks this season against some "no-namers" who have pitched against us as if they were Cy Young himself.

Twins/Rangers Game 1:
Kevin Slowey (3-0, 5.44) will take the mound for the Twins in game 1. He will be facing Edison Valquez (2-1, 4.24) of the Rangers.

Snappers lose game 5, 11-5.
The Beloit Snappers battled from a 2 game to zero deficit to lose the 5th game of the Midwest League Championship. Alex Burnett started and gave up 3 runs (2 earned) in 3 innings of work. Danny Leatherman came on and gave up 3 unearned runs to receive the loss. Julio Lugo gave up 4 runs (3 earned) in the 5th inning. In that inning, the Snappers commited 5 errors as a team. Danny Vais, Anthony Slama and Jesus Carneveles combined for 4.1 innings of relief, 1 unearned run and 6 strikeouts. Joe Benson went 1-5 with a triple. DJ Romero went 1-4 with an RBI. Greg Yersich went 1-4 with a 3-run triple. Danny Santiesteban went 2-4 with an RBI.

The West Michigan White Caps have now won the Midwest League Championship for two consecutive years.