Where will our system be after the 2012 season?

[davell]

I honestly think we'll be a top 10 system after just one Theo draft and IFA signing period personally. Especially with this past year's draft class getting their first real dose of pro ball. Not counting anyone that comes into the system from here on out, I think we have 4 guys currently in the system that have a shot at being BA top 100 guys after their upcoming season. Those being Matt Szczur. Javier Baez, Jeimer Candelario, and Marco Hernandez. Some will certainly argue me putting this much emphasis on Candelario and Hernandez, but I see Candelario at Peoria to start next season, same with Hernandez, who I see spending half the year at Daytona as well. I really think both will pick up lots of steam next year. I didn't put guys like McNutt, Vitters, or Brett on this list, either because I figure they'll lose their eligibility or because I could see them traded between now and then. I'm starting to think Lake could lose his eligibility as well, or I'd have included him on here. Others I see an argument for that COULD break out would include Ben Wellx. Reggie Golden, Maples, Vogelbach, and Penalver. Although I think all of these guys will need an extra year before they truly become elite possibilities. Although I can see BA falling in love with Vogelbach, especially if he plays in Peoria next year. Anyway, what's everyone's thoughts on where we'll be next year?

[toonsterwu]

I hope things turn out as well as you think, but a lot of things have to go right for our system to be top 10. I think a positive outcome, in terms of system rankings, would be if we were in the top 15. At the end of the day, it's hard to see the Cubs having too many high impact guys reach the upper levels in 1 year, so the bulk of our guys will still be in the lower levels.

[Guest]

We'll be adding the #6 pick and a first round supplemental this June, so that helps.

 

Vitters and Lake might be hitting in the PCL for most of the season, which could really boost their numbers and perceived status in their age 22 seasons.

 

Peoria could be absolutely stacked this season, depending on how aggressive the new regime is with some of the players such as Marco, Candelario, Baez, Vogelbach and others.

 

I could see us at the back end of the top 10 if that all played out along with some progress from the arms. I think it would be the year after that when the system really starts to look a lot better...however...

 

I think that this regime will be more aggressive in trading prospects to acquire players. I think that will help the MLB team a lot, but will limit the growth in the system ranking.

[Guest]

I hope things turn out as well as you think, but a lot of things have to go right for our system to be top 10. I think a positive outcome, in terms of system rankings, would be if we were in the top 15. At the end of the day, it's hard to see the Cubs having too many high impact guys reach the upper levels in 1 year, so the bulk of our guys will still be in the lower levels.

 

 

Aren't we already pretty close to top 15?

[jersey cubs fan]

I hope things turn out as well as you think, but a lot of things have to go right for our system to be top 10. I think a positive outcome, in terms of system rankings, would be if we were in the top 15. At the end of the day, it's hard to see the Cubs having too many high impact guys reach the upper levels in 1 year, so the bulk of our guys will still be in the lower levels.

 

 

Aren't we already pretty close to top 15?

 

I thought consensus was closer to 20.

[jersey cubs fan]

I'm starting to think Lake could lose his eligibility as well, or I'd have included him on here.

 

Why do you think Lake will lose his eligibility?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I'm starting to think Lake could lose his eligibility as well, or I'd have included him on here.

 

Why do you think Lake will lose his eligibility?

 

Overreaction to a throwaway comment from McLeod.

[davell]

Kyle probably has it right honestly. But with our 3rd base situation, I could see him vaulting Vitters and getting a call up in August, possibly getting enough at bats to lose his rookie status.

[toonsterwu]

I think we're generally viewed as more a system in the early 20's right now. To be honest, I don't care that much about system rankings, other than the discussion it fosters.