BA's 2008 PCL Top 20 Prospects

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Just like the MWL and SL, no Cubs here.

 

1. Colby Rasmus, of, Memphis (Cardinals)

2. Chase Headley, of/3b, Portland (Padres)

3. Max Scherzer, rhp, Tucson (Diamondbacks)

4. Brandon Wood, ss/3b, Salt Lake (Angels)

5. Carlos Gonzalez, of, Sacramento (Athletics)

6. Jeff Clement, c, Tacoma (Mariners)

7. Ian Stewart, 3b, Colorado Springs (Rockies)

8. Gio Gonzalez, lhp, Sacramento (Athletics)

9. Andy LaRoche, 3b, Las Vegas (Dodgers)

10. Wladimir Balentien, of, Tacoma (Mariners)

11. Sean Rodriguez, 2b, Salt Lake (Angels)

12. Chris Perez, rhp, Memphis (Cardinals)

13. Nate Schierholtz, of, Fresno (Giants)

14. Bryan Anderson, c, Memphis (Cardinals)

15. Franklin Morales, lhp, Colorado Springs (Rockies)

16. Jaime Garcia, lhp, Memphis (Cardinals)

17. Mitchell Boggs, rhp, Memphis (Cardinals)

18. Carlos Rosa, rhp, Omaha (Royals)

19. Nick Adenhart, rhp, Salt Lake (Angels)

20. Greg Reynolds, rhp, Colorado Springs (Rockies)

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2008/266951.html

[OleMissCub]

Memphis is loaded.

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Q: Patrick from Chicago, IL asks:

Which Iowa Cubs were closest to making the list?

 

A: Jim Shonerd: Jeff Samardzija and Sean Gallagher both would have if they had spent enough time with Iowa. Samardzija in particular impressed, not only with his fastball but with his competitiveness and ability to reach back for an extra gear when needed.

 

Q: T. Miller from Las Vegas asks:

No Cubs prospects??? After another first round sweep, I need some good news about next year!

 

A: Jim Shonerd: Is Daytona's winning the FSL crown any consolation?

 

Jim Shonerd: As far as Iowa is concerned, I already touched on Samardzija, but Micah Hoffpauir swung the bat very well this year (as his numbers attest), plus he's a good clubhouse guy and should get a shot to be the Cubs' fourth OF next year.

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/league-top-20-prospects/2008/267001.html

[JeffH]

...Micah Hoffpauir swung the bat very well this year (as his numbers attest), plus he's a good clubhouse guy and should get a shot to be the Cubs' fourth OF next year.

 

Unfortunately, that role is going to be taken by Kosuke Fukudome.

[Brett]

...Micah Hoffpauir swung the bat very well this year (as his numbers attest), plus he's a good clubhouse guy and should get a shot to be the Cubs' fourth OF next year.

 

Unfortunately, that role is going to be taken by Kosuke Fukudome.

 

He can be the 5th OF'r then. The new Daryl Ward.