Street and Smith's top 10 Cubs prospects

[Schwarber Fan]

1. Pie

2. Pawelek

3. Guzman

4. Marshall

5. Harvey

6. Hill

7. Veal

8. Sing

9. E Patt

10. Johnson

 

The edition also predicts the Cubs a 2nd place finish in the division, behing the Dirtbirds and ahead of Houston.

[Outshined_One]

Johnson and Sing are the only ones that really stick out on this list to me.

 

Did they give reasons for why they placed the prospects where they did?

[Schwarber Fan]

yes they did.... i didn't have a lot of time then... i will post their full descriptions later today.

[rawaction]

I think Johnson is there based on potential if he ever gets 100%. Sing is there for the same reasons Dubois was there. He has just flat out produced. I don't necessarily agree with either ranking, but I can understand it.

 

Veal #7. I like that. I look for him to have a big year.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I think Johnson is there based on potential if he ever gets 100%. Sing is there for the same reasons Dubois was there. He has just flat out produced. I don't necessarily agree with either ranking, but I can understand it.

 

Veal #7. I like that. I look for him to have a big year.

 

Sickels was very complimentary of Veal as well.

[Outshined_One]

Veal #7. I like that. I look for him to have a big year.

 

If his velocity returns to where it was this time last year, I think he'll move up the prospect charts in a hurry.

[Schwarber Fan]

1. Felix Pie, OF

Might have a shot to play centerfield for the Cubs this year if not for a bruised foot. Athletic with good speed, he finally showed some power, hitting .304 with 11 HR in AA.

 

2. Mark Pawelek, LHP

The Cubs' top pick im 2005 features plus movement on his fastball and curveball andhas an athletic frame. He posted a 2.54 ERA in rookie baseball.

 

3. Angel Guzman, RHP

Throws three pitches (fastball, curveball, change) with the same delivery. Shoulder and elbow injuries limited him to 14 1/3 innings last year.

 

4. Sean Marshall, LHP

Overcame a finger injury to post a 2.68 ERA and a .229 OBA b/n class AA and high A ball. He features a plus curveball and power sinker.

 

5. Ryan Harvey, OF

Has as much raw power as any hitter in the organization, but must improve his contact rate and plate discipline (0.18 BB/K). He hit .257-24-100 in low class A

 

6. Rich Hill, LHP

Has always missed bats, but improved his command last year and went 11-4 with a 3.31 ERA at 3 levels. He succeeds bylocating his two curveballs well

 

7. Donald Veal, LHP

A pitcher laden with potential who notched a 3.18 ERA and 10.9 K/9IP at 2 rookie levels/ He relies on his fastball but must improve his other pitches.

 

8. Brandon Sing, 1B

Possesses good bat speed and is patient enough to draw walks. He hit .276-26-71 in class AA, but a long swing could leave bim exposed in the majors

 

9. Eric Patterson, 2B

The brother of Corey Patterson showed an improved bat, hitting .325 with 13 homers and 43 steals at two levels. He improved his walk rate and defense.

 

10. Grant Johnson, RHP

Generates plus movement to his fastball and slider, but his lack of a changeup and injury history could mean he ends up in relief. He sported a 3.82 ERA in lo Class A

[Outshined_One]

Much thanks!

[Schwarber Fan]

Much thanks!

 

No Problem ;)