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• Bryce Harper Embarks on Old College Try
• By Jeff Fletcher 2/01/2010 8:30 PM ET
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• HENDERSON, Nev. -- As an athletic director/baseball coach at a junior college, Tim Chambers had his hands full even before "the kid" showed up on his doorstep. Now that Chambers' job includes ... More »
• Prospects Next in Line for Top 100
• By Frankie Piliere 1/27/2010 4:30 PM ET
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• Many players who have the talent to be considered Top 100 prospects just don't quite have the seasoning or experience to crack the list. These players certainly have the talent to make such a list in ... More »
• 2010 Farm System Rankings
• By Frankie Piliere 1/26/2010 3:43 PM ET
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• I introduced you to the Top 100 prospects of 2010 on Monday. Now it's time to size up the minor leagues on an organizational level. Below, I've ranked each team's farm system from 1-30. Top 100 ... More »
• The Top 100 Prospects of 2010: 1-25
• By Frankie Piliere 1/25/2010 12:30 PM ET
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• Spring training and the 2010 regular season are right around the corner, which means it's time to take stock of the top potential future stars in the minor leagues. Below are the first 25 players in ... More »
• The Top 100 Prospects of 2010: 26-100
• By Frankie Piliere 1/25/2010 12:30 PM ET
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• Spring training and the 2010 regular season are right around the corner, which means it's time to take stock of the top potential future stars in the minor leagues. Below are the final 75 players in ... More »
• Live Chat: Top 100 Prospects Edition
• By Frankie Piliere 1/25/2010 12:00 PM ET
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• Which prospects are poised to surprise in 2010? Which current Top 100 prospects might we see in the big leagues this spring? Who are the best players not represented on the list? As we roll out out ... More »
• A's Prospect Retires to Enter Priesthood
• By Jeff Fletcher 1/22/2010 5:35 PM ET
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• The A's have been desperate for power in the lineup, and now they are losing one of their top power prospects ... who is apparently going to follow a higher power. Grant Desme, who hit 31 homers in ... More »
• MLB Live Chat: Top 100 Preview
• By Frankie Piliere 1/20/2010 1:30 PM ET
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• Which prospects, like Atlanta's Jason Heyward, right, could be ready to make a splash in 2010? Will any of the 2009 draftees make a meteoric rise to the big leagues? Who is flying under the radar? ... More »
• Scouts' Camp Gives High Schoolers Glimpse of What Pros Need to Succeed
• By Jim Henry 1/19/2010 4:00 PM ET
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• TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Many professional baseball teams rely on power pitching arms, or big bats in the middle of the lineup or remarkable athleticism on the field. Charlie Greene, field coordinator for ... More »
• More Elite Talent En Route to Tampa Bay
• By Frankie Piliere 1/10/2010 10:00 PM ET
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• The logical concern for a team with a small budget and a boatload of homegrown talent is being able to hold onto that young talent. The Rays have been able to lock up some of those stars like Evan ... More »
• What Makes a Future Star? Current Ones Can Offer Clues
• By Frankie Piliere 1/03/2010 7:00 PM ET
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• The art of scouting and building a major league roster from within comes down to one thing: projection. What is projection? Each team evaluates their prospects to decide what future role they could ... More »
• Yankees Enhance Depth With Vazquez
• By Frankie Piliere 12/22/2009 4:38 PM ET
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• The Yankees are truly relentless. While most teams would be pleased with their recent acquisitions, New York continued to upgrade as it shipped Melky Cabrera plus two other pieces to the Braves for ... More »
• Grading the Prospects in the Halladay-Lee Blockbuster
• By Frankie Piliere 12/16/2009 8:30 PM ET
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• Following any blockbuster trade, questions about the lesser known names involved in the deal are inevitable. There were several talented prospects swapped between the Mariners, Phillies, Blue Jays and ... More »
• Aroldis Chapman Impressive in Workout
• By Ed Price 12/15/2009 5:39 PM ET
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• If any teams were wondering about Aroldis Chapman's stuff or health, their questions should be answered. According to a person who saw the Cuban defector throw a side sessions Tuesday in Houston, ... More »
• Giant Future for Prospect Buster Posey
• By Jim Henry 12/14/2009 8:00 PM ET
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• TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Buster Posey has a game plan. He focuses on today and what he can do to get better. Tomorrow -- and spring training -- will come soon enough. Posey, the San Francisco Giants' ... More »
• Bromberg Headlines Underrated Minnesota System
• By Frankie Piliere 12/14/2009 6:30 PM ET
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• Some teams can do business and survive without a productive farm system. But when small-market clubs are without one, that's when you see many years of futility. Many use their inability to compete ... More »
• Millwood Shuffle Leaves Rangers in Good Spot
• By Frankie Piliere 12/10/2009 11:03 PM ET
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• The Winter Meetings did not disappoint. It wasn't the busiest year but it had a little of everything. With blockbuster trades, multiple free-agent signings, other big deals in the works, and even some ... More »
• Yankees Could Be Perfect Fit for Halladay, but Toronto Must Get Hughes
• By Frankie Piliere 12/06/2009 6:00 PM ET
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• Making up for years of lackluster player development isn't something that a team can do in one fell swoop. That is unless you are the owner of arguably the best pitcher in the game and are looking to ... More »
• Scouting Notes: As Usual, Braves System Teeming With Top Talent
• By Frankie Piliere 12/01/2009 10:49 AM ET
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• You don't win 14 straight division titles without a productive farm system, and while the Braves have come back down to earth in recent years, they still continue to rely heavily on their scouting and ... More »
• Scouting Notes: With Steady Talent Pipeline, Phils Can Swing Blockbuster
• By Frankie Piliere 11/29/2009 11:03 PM ET
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• It's easy to have one good season. Sustained success over a span of many years, however, is achieved through strong player development. The Philadelphia Phillies have done plenty of winning in recent ... More »
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