I would say 5-8 because. We have 4 impact outfielders with all-star potential (Owens, Sweeney, Young and Anderson, 3 lefties who are very good (Liotta, Haigwood and Gio, then a very good SS in Valido and Jenks might still be considered a prospect and finally McCarthy who had looked outstanding lately. What does everyone think?

I'm not an expert on this, but we were ranked 12th coming into this season. With guys like Young, Haigwood, Haeger, Liotta, and Gio having great years, we should only go up. I'd say top 10 atleast.

Owens /= impact outfielder.

 

His OBP is BA heavy, and he doesn't for a whole lot of slugging. He'll have to hit .300 to be effective. Can he do it? He might, but even if he does, I doubt his line will be much better than .300/.350/.375...

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Owens /= impact outfielder.

 

His OBP is BA heavy, and he doesn't for a whole lot of slugging.  He'll have to hit .300 to be effective.  Can he do it?  He might, but even if he does, I doubt his line will be much better than .300/.350/.375...

 

If Podsednik was an all-star, even if it was final vote, Owens has the potential to be there.

If Podsednik was an all-star, even if it was final vote, Owens has the potential to be there.

 

Totally agreed, the kid hasn't had a whole lot of time to sharpen his baseball skills after playing football in college. He's going to learn to take more pitches and improve his OBP while maintaining a high average.

Wouldn't be suprised if the Sox's farm system ranked around 5-7.

 

With all the solid pitching they have accumulated in the last few years, plus OF depth, they should be in the mid-single digits. Plus depth at 3b and a little infield now in Getz will get the Sox a long way.

 

Just keep it coming, baby!

Our more interested in what our top 10 will be.

Wouldn't be suprised if the Sox's farm system ranked around 5-7.

 

With all the solid pitching they have accumulated in the last few years, plus OF depth, they should be in the mid-single digits. Plus depth at 3b and a little infield now in Getz will get the Sox a long way. 

 

Just keep it coming, baby!

 

I actually think the Sox's system will drop. This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta). The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels). C is weak as well.

I actually think the Sox's system will drop.  This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta).  The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels).  C is weak as well.

 

Pretty much. I also see us dropping. We did pretty bad with this year's draft IMO.

If the Braves aren't number one than they are crazy. I do think the Sox will be in the top 10.

I actually think the Sox's system will drop.  This year's draft class, led by Lance Broadway, has not had a standout performance like some of the 2004 draftees did last year (Gonzalez, Liotta).  The minors are extremely outfield-heavy in prospects, which are a dime a dozen in any case. The Sox minors are short at SS (with Valido the only real prospect), 2B (none really pop out) and 3B (Fields has high K's, low AVG., worrisome for someone who will need to compete at higher levels).  C is weak as well.

Well Young had a sick year, as did Gio as did Liotta as did Haigwood. We're outfield and PITCHING heavy, that is a very good thing.

Pretty much. I also see us dropping. We did pretty bad with this year's draft IMO.

You can't rank a draft after half a season.

If the Braves aren't number one than they are crazy.  I do think the Sox will be in the top 10.

5 of their top 10 prospects will be in the majors next season. That will take a huge hit to their system.

1. Atlanta Braves

2. Milwaukee Brewers

3. Anaheim Angels

4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays

5. Minnesota Twins

6. White Sox

7. Cleveland Indians

8. Colorado Rockies

9. Seattle Mariners

10. Toronto Blue Jays

5 of their top 10 prospects will be in the majors next season. That will take a huge hit to their system.

yes but they have more prospects coming up through the system.

yes but they have more prospects coming up through the system.

4 of their top 5 will be in the majors next year.

You can't rank a draft after half a season.

 

Okay, 2 consecutive #1 picks have stuggled IMHO. Fields and Broadway.

Okay, 2 consecutive #1 picks have stuggled IMHO. Fields and Broadway.

2 bad stars does not = struggle

Broadway has to be exhausted. Let's wait to judge til next season. I was encouraged by how he started out his minor league career.

Totally agreed, the kid hasn't had a whole lot of time to sharpen his baseball skills after playing football in college.  He's going to learn to take more pitches and improve his OBP while maintaining a high average.

 

If Owens hits .330 or above in a stint of 200+ ABs in the major leagues, I'll eat my shoe.

If Owens hits .330 or above in a stint of 200+ ABs in the major leagues, I'll eat my shoe.

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1. Atlanta Braves

2. Milwaukee Brewers

3. Anaheim Angels

4. Tampa Bay Devil Rays

5. Minnesota Twins

6. White Sox

7. Cleveland Indians

8. Colorado Rockies

9. Seattle Mariners

10. Toronto Blue Jays

Everyone around here keeps sayingi that the Dodgers belong somewhere in that list.

Everyone around here keeps sayingi that the Dodgers belong somewhere in that list.

They probably do, they were ranked 2 going into the season.

They probably do, they were ranked 2 going into the season.

And DePodesta didn't trade any of them at the deadline, when he very well could have.