22 January 2008, Bob Sikon @ 5:50 am
By Darryl Houston Smith
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Ross Detwiler |
SP |
WAS |
Another 2007 draftee. Has the makeup and arm of a future No.1 starter. Just needs to get some pro innings. Compares to Buchholz. ETA June 1, 2008. |
| 62 |
J.R. Towles |
C |
HOU |
A rare 5-tool catcher with a real solid makeup. Could play a lot in |
| 63 |
Hank Conger |
C |
LAA |
A real leader. Big strong powerful switch hitter. Could develop into a No. 1 catcher but a move to first base is likely due to a lack of agility. ETA: 2010 |
| 64 |
Jeremy Jeffress |
SP |
MIL |
Flamethrower with a million dollar arm. But needs maturity and pro innings. Lost ground with a 50-game suspension due to repeated marijuana use. ETA: 2011 |
| 65 |
Jarrod Parker |
SP |
ARI |
Total package and 2007 draftee. Compares well to Kazmir. Needs pro innings. Will come quickly. ETA: 2011 |
| 66 |
Neil Walker |
3B |
PIT |
Converted to 3B and has prospered. Looks like |
| 67 |
Hiroki Kuroda |
SP |
LAD |
Solid Japanese Pro, now 32. Will join Dodgers starting rotation. Look for 12+ wins. ETA: NOW |
| 68 |
Alexei Ramirez |
2B/OF |
CWS |
A member of |
| 69 |
Luke Hochevar |
SP |
KC |
The overall No. 1 pick in 2006 draft. Needs a few more pro innings. Had a taste of the bigs last year. The next time he gets the call from |
| 70 |
Michael Bowden |
SP |
BOS |
Big strong pitcher. Future innings eater and a No. 3 ETA: 2009 |
| 71 |
Jed Lowrie |
SS |
BOS |
Future Red Sox shortstop. Good maturity. Solid player. ETA: 2009 |
| 72 |
Chase Headley |
3B |
SD |
Solid ready to play now, but blocked at 3B & 1B. A move to LF could get him more playing time. ETA: 2008. |
| 73 |
Ian Stewart |
3B |
Blocked at 3B. Last time he will appear on this list. It’s make-or-break time. Could be a fantasy steal if he is moved to 2B this spring. ETA: 2008 |
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| 74 |
Anthony Swarzak |
SP |
MIN |
A strong AFL showing was a welcome sight after 50- game recreational drug suspension shortened his ‘07 season. Improved maturity will see him join the Twins in 2009. |
| 75 |
Radhames Liz |
SP |
BAL |
Has already been a part of two no-hitters in the minors. Must prove he can cut down on gopher balls and on walks to advance. Similar to fellow Dominican Daniel Cabrera. ETA: 2008 |
| 76 |
Chris Volstad |
SP |
Needs to fill out his 6’7” frame before advancing. Needs to get stronger. ETA: 2009 |
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| 77 |
Brett Anderson |
SP |
ARI |
Needs to work on conditioning but once on the mound, is all business. ETA: 2010 |
| 78 |
Tyler Robertson |
SP |
MIN |
Poised and fearless. Future No. 2 adds another power arm to the |
| 79 |
Bill Rowell |
3B/SS |
BAL |
Exciting future star and a fast rising prospect but very green. Will grow into a big time power source or big time headache (his idol is Barry Bonds). ETA: 2010 |
| 80 |
Chin-Lung Hu |
2B |
LAD |
Smart, good baseball instincts. Stuck behind Jeff Kent and Rafael Furcal for another year. ETA: 2009 |