As we’ve been writing for the past several years, the Giants’ minor league system is deep and young.  As these players mature, the system is strengthening. While Marco Luciano did not have a great season, he continues to be one of the game’s best-power prospects.  Kyle Harrison took a significant step forward last season and […]

Over the past five years, few organizations have bartered their minor league system for Major League upgrades better than the Padres.  While I wouldn’t put anything past them, their system has been gutted to the point that I don’t see them being able to acquire premium Major League talent (think Juan Soto) until they re-stock.  […]

Since the Dodgers are not shy at promoting players, you would expect their minor league system to take a hit eventually.  Yet, every year, it’s one of baseball’s strongest systems.  This year it’s no exception. Diego Cartaya is rounding into form and will be an offensive force.  He can hit with plus power potential.  Bobby […]

The Rockies system is once again skewed towards hitters – partially because they have some excellent positional players, but secondly, I discount their pitchers.  Sure, they will develop a Jon Gray or German Marquez, pitchers with the talent to be number three, maybe more starters, but wind up as number four starters and marginal fantasy […]

I’m not sure any organization has a trio of prospects at the top of their list, like the Diamondbacks.  Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawlar, and Druw Jones all have star upside.  Carroll is already in the big leagues, Lawlar will likely join him in 2024, and Jones shortly after that.  Who will be the best of […]

The Blue Jays system is thin, particularly with Gabriel Moreno not being eligible because of service time (greater than 45 days of MLB Service).  Ricky Tiedemann leads the list and is developing into one of the top prospects in the game.  He had a strong season in 2022 and could help in Toronto as soon […]

Over the past ten years, the Rays have done an excellent job at getting value out of their farm system.  Their entire business model is based on a constant influx of new talent as they generally move players after four years of service time and restock.  Occasionally, a potential cornerstone player emerges like Wander Franco, […]

It could be that I watch so many of the Yankees’ minor league affiliates over the summer that I develop a bias, but I really like their system.  Anthony Volpe has star written all over him, and despite being the most overhyped prospect in a long time, so does Jasson Dominguez.  Everyone forgets Oswald Peraza, […]

After researching the Red Sox system, it’s better than I thought going into the exercise.  It’s a little top-heavy and pitching-heavy, but some impact positional players could help the Red Sox soon.  Marcelo Mayer and Triston Casas are two of the best prospects in baseball.  Casas should be up for good now, and while Mayer […]