2009 Top Prospects By Organization
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Texas Rangers Top 5 - 05/02/2009
The Texas Rangers have built the most impressive group of minor league talent in the game via trades, the draft, and spending wisely in the international free agent market.
Pittsburgh Pirates Top 5 - 04/25/2009
With potential above-average regulars in Pedro Alvarez and Andrew McCutchen, the Pirates have some talent on the way.
Philadelphia Phillies Top 5 - 04/19/2009
At this point, we don't see many prospects in the Phillies' organization who are likely bets to turn into average big leaguers.
San Diego Padres Top 5 - 04/18/2009
by Mike Rogers and Project Prospect
The Padres have one of the top groups of hitting prospects in baseball, though many of these hitters aren't high-upside guys.
Baltimore Orioles Top 5 - 04/15/2009
The O's have shot new life into their minor leagues, taking the best position player and best pitcher in back-to-back drafts.
Washington Nationals Top 5 - 04/14/2009
by Adam Foster
The Nationals have quietly put together an elite group of top prospects in Zimmerman, Marrero, Burgess, McGeary, and Martis.
New York Mets Top 5 - 03/26/2009
Between Fernando Martinez, Wilmer Flores, and Jefry Marte, the Mets have some very high-upside talents.
Florida Marlins Top 5 - 03/15/2009
by Lincoln Hamilton and Brett Sullivan
Though they lack pitching prospects, the Marlins have one the deepest farm systems in all of baseball.
Seattle Mariners Top 5 - 03/11/2009
With upside in Aumont and Halman as well as potential regulars in Saunders and Tuiasosopo, this system is in solid shape.
Cleveland Indians Top 5 - 03/06/2009
LaPorta, Santana, Weglarz and Mills mean the Indians' future lineup is in good shape. And Huff will likely help the rotation.
San Francisco Giants Top 5 - 03/05/2009
by Adam Foster
The Giants have two potential stars in Madison Bumgarner and Buster Posey. Both players could be in the big leagues in 2010.
Los Angeles Dodgers Top 5 - 03/04/2009
With Clayton Kershaw now graduated to the big leagues, the Dodgers no longer have one standout guy.
Arizona Diamondbacks Top 5 - 03/03/2009
by Josh Poore and Adam Foster
Where have you gone Mike Rizzo? Aside from its top three prospects, Arizona's farm system is in terrible shape right now.
Chicago Cubs Top 5 - 03/03/2009
by Josh Poore and Adam Foster
The Cubs don't have an elite upper-level hitter, but Josh Vitters could become that guy.
St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 - 03/03/2009
St. Louis' minor league system has more depth than you may think.
Milwaukee Brewers Top 5 - 03/01/2009
Though Mat Gamel and Alcides Escobar have some obstacles to overcome, they both could become solid big leaguers.
Atlanta Braves Top 5 - 02/27/2009
Between Jason Heyward, Tommy Hanson, and Jordan Schafer, the Braves have one of the best 1-2-3 prospect punches around.
Toronto Blue Jays Top 5 - 02/26/2009
by Jim Hafer and Adam Foster
We see a steep dropoff after Travis Snider, Brett Cecil, and David Cooper. Those three, however, are pretty talented.
Oakland Athletics Top 5 - 02/25/2009
All 14 players on this list are arguably among the top 200 prospects in all of baseball, the majority of which are top-100 types.
Houston Astros Top 5 - 02/25/2009
by Josh Poore and Adam Foster
There is some upside here. But we're looking at three '08 draft picks, a SP turned CF, and a potential RP in the Top 5.
