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Blast from the Past


I was debating with someone about the Royals system and how it stacks up against the Rays 2008 system, so I pulled up Sickles' top 20 with notables. It's insane. I'm sure there are other guys that aren't even on this list too.

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/1/10/12229/1262

Tampa Bay Devil Rays Top 20 Prospects for 2008

All grades are extremely preliminary and subject to change.

  1. Evan Longoria, 3B, Grade A
  2. David Price, LHP, Grade A
  3. Jacob McGee, LHP, Grade A
  4. Wade Davis, RHP, Grade B+
  5. Reid Brignac, SS, Grade B+
  6. Jeremy Hellickson, RHP, Grade B+
  7. Desmond Jennings, OF, Grade B+
  8. Jeff Niemann, RHP, Grade B
  9. Eduardo Morlan, RHP, Grade B
  10. John Jaso, C, Grade B
  11. Ryan Royster, OF, Grade B-
  12. Chris Mason, RHP, Grade B-
  13. Nick Barnese, RHP, Grade B-
  14. Mitch Talbot, RHP, Grade C+
  15. Heath Rollins, RHP, Grade C+
  16. Glenn Gibson, LHP, Grade C+
  17. Fernando Perez, OF, Grade C+
  18. James Houser, LHP, Grade C+
  19. Justin Ruggiano, OF, Grade C+
  20. Sergio Pedroza, OF, Grade C+

This is one hell of a conglomeration of talent.

Other prospects include Nevin Ashley, Josh Butler, Alex Cobb, Joseph Cruz, Reid Fronk, Joel Guzman, Rhyne Hughes, K.D. Kang, OF, Will Kline, Mike McCormick, Calvin Medlock, Matt Moore, David Newmann, Emeel Salem, Matthew Walker, and Mike Wlodarczyk.

WOW!

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