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January 7, 2009
Future Shock
Cardinals Top 11 Prospects
by Kevin Goldstein
Five-Star Prospects
1. Colby Rasmus, CF
2. Brett Wallace, 3B
Four-Star Prospects
3. Chris Perez, RHP
4. Daryl Jones, LF
Three-Star Prospects
5. Jess Todd, RHP
6. Adam Reifer, RHP
7. Bryan Anderson, C
8. Jaime Garcia, LHP
9. Lance Lynn, RHP
10. Jason Motte, RHP
Two-Star Prospects
11. Niko Vasquez, SS
Just Missed: Mitch Boggs, RHP; Jon Jay, OF; Peter Kozma, SS
Ranking Challenges: Spots one through four are almost too easy, but it's a bit messy from there down. Reifer slots higher than expected based on a pair of crazy reviews from scouts, while a guy like Motte could land anywhere from fifth to completely off of the list depending on who you're talking to.
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Interesting that Kyle McClellan doesn't crack the Top 10 Talents 25 and Under list. I would have put him ahead of one or two of those guys. This system has improved enormously in the last couple of years, but there's still something to be said for a 24-year-old who played the fireman role effectively for most of his rookie season.
Incidentally, Kevin, would you mind spelling Jaime Garcia's name correctly and consistently? Thanks.