So, just reading whatever I can find about the Twins and I came across Baseball America's list of the Twins top 10 Minor League Players.
What do you all think, would you change the order? Maybe add and subtract someone?
1. Miguel Sano, 3b 2. Byron Buxton, of 3. Oswaldo Arcia, of 4. Kyle Gibson, rhp 5. Aaron Hicks, of 6. J.O. Berrios, rhp 7. Eddie Rosario, 2b/of 8. Max Kepler, of 9. Daniel Santana, ss/2b 10. Luke Bard, rhp
Don't know a ton about those two but I think that Eddie Rosario i've heard good things about him but he's still a couple years away yet and Hicks may have a chance to get a lot of playing time this year and really show us what he can do. Arcia I heard good things about him but I don't if he'll be in 2A or 3A to start the year? Would also be nice if Sano could maybe by the end of the year reach 2A by this years end.
I believe the baseball america list was from before the trades like you said.
I think remaking its we may have to take out Hicks and Gibson, because both have a chance to play major games with the Majors this year.
Meyer would definatly be the #1 pitching prospect that we now have. I would say he would slate behind Sano, Buxton, and Arcia. He has the potential to be a power pitcher, so in my mind he is one of the most important prospects the Twins have because we need a #1 guy so bad.
1. Sano- Pretty much the Twins consensus #1 prospect. Looks to be a huge power hitter. Only turning 20, and he has been in the system for a few years, mostly has to work on consistancy. Wait and see if he will bring a decent avg with him in the Majors, but if he works on consistancy it is posible to expect avg and power. Defense maybe the biggest concern.
2. Buxton- Maybe our #1 by next year, but its early so I would give the edge to Sano. Buxton has the potential to be a 5 tool player. Projects to be a speedy power hitting center fielder. Only the future knows but if he should be a cant miss starter at the least. Buxton already has a hose of an arm that would be MLB ready now to throw out players from Center, a huge upgrade from Revere.
3. Arcia- Another option in the OF. He also has Power like Sano, also seems to struggle with striking out. Should be ready before Sano though. Also only 21 so he has a few years to straighten everything out.
4. Meyer- Throws hard, fastball clocked around 98. Has a high ceiling. Could be a #1 guy, but should at least pan out to a 2. Twins much need a top of the rotation guy. He has time to work on his other pitches including his big slider. He is 23 and a tall man, standing 6'9" I just like the idea of having a pitching prospect in general.
5. Berrios- Pitching prospect from this past years supplemental draft, Berrios throws strikes. Above avg power with movement with secondary pitches. He also can project to a top of the rotation guy.
6. Rosario- For our sake I hope he can develope into a 2B. We have so much depth in the OF we could use some middle of the IF guys in our farm system. On Base Pec a plus, knows how to get on with walks and avg. Ok power, it is just really about continued groth and where he developes in the field.
7. May- Could end up a middle starter, most likely a bullpen guy. Needs a LOT of work with comand and hittin the strike zone. But has a good arm, and could develop a huge breaking ball if he finds it in the minors
8. Kepler- German OF, very athletic, very raw. In a few years we may make this list and he may not be with the Majors and also not on this list.
9. Bard- BOS Daniel Bards Brother, projects about the same. Relief pitcher.
10. Harrison- 3B- Hopefully developes else where with Sano the cornerstone.
Thats my take on the list. Now I took out Hicks and Gibson, just figuring with how young the Twins are they will be callin on theses two early if not opening day, so I stuck to guys who most likely wont see the majors.
I have to say I'm a little disappointed that Eddie Rosario (OF/2B) did not make the top 100. On top of that we also have Jose Berrios (SP), Max Kepler (OF), and newly acquired Trevor May (SP). Notice the stockpile of outfielders... I think it's time they start transitioning a few of these guys to infield positions. There's already talk of moving Sano away from 3B due to his size and terrible defense. I like seeing Rosario getting time at 2B.
I really like the bright spots in the starting pitching. If our prospects pan out and avoid being relief pitchers we could have a pretty good rotation in the near future:
It would be nice if all of these guys made an impact at the major league level. But you always have to keep in mind that there will undoubtedly be one or two Joe Bensons and Liam Hendricks.
Not really a Twins fan, but I do follow. It probabaly wouldn't hurt to play Sano, Arcia, and Rosario this year. IMO the 3 best prospects, may as well let them young guys play and get some major league experience. Slim chance for a playoff spot, let em play and learn from mistakes, throw in some film time and strenghth training, all 3 will be a better ball player this time next year.
I dont always think rushing players to the bigs is the way to go, if they struggle they might never get it right. Let them learn and gain confidence in the minors. No way I bring up Sano yet.
