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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:19:58 GMT -5
1. Jorge Mateo, ss
Born: June 23, 1995. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 188. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2012. Signed by: Juan Rosario.
Background: Mateo was signed for $225,000 in January 2012, and blazed past injured catcher Luis Torrens to become the jewel of the Yankees’ international signing class of that year. However, Mateo’s development has taken a while. He took time to get out of the Dominican Summer League, in part due to a broken arm in 2012 that limited him to just 14 games. Once he came to the U.S., a broken hand cost him all but 15 games in 2014 in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League. Even so, the Yankees were aggressive with Mateo this year, jumping him over both short-season Staten Island and Pulaski, the system’s new affiliate in the Rookie-level Appalachian League, in favor of low Class A Charleston. Despite the relative lack of experience, Mateo thrived in his first taste of full-season ball. With the RiverDogs, he showed off plenty of tools, the foremost of which was his blazing speed. He stole 71 bases before being moved to high Class A Tampa, where he debuted with a four-hit game and added 11 more steals to finish with 82, the best figure in the minor leagues. At midseason, he was one of the main players rival teams sought when trying to strike a deal with the Yankees. Scouting Report: Even though he’s nowhere close to a finished product, Mateo still gave evaluators plenty to like in his first year in full-season ball. A wiry strong player, the 20-year-old showed above-average range and hands and well above-average arm strength, a combination that gives him plenty of tools to stick at shortstop in the long term. As with any young shortstop, there were areas to iron out. He made 30 errors between the two levels this year and needs to learn to slow the game down. Coaches at Charleston worked with Mateo to improve his technique on backhanding balls in the hole to his right. And while his arm strength his plus, his accuracy could stand to improve. At the plate, he needs to develop more of an approach, which is to be expected for someone of his age at that level. When he does learn to refine his plan at the plate, he’ll be able to more easily and frequently tap into the above-average raw power evaluators see. He shoots plenty of balls out of the yard in batting practice all across the field, but homered just twice in 449 at-bats this season. He’s got 80 speed on the basepaths, which clearly plays as ascertained by his 82 stolen bases, but he also has showed sub-4.00 times to first base out of the righthanded batter’s box. The Future: Even though he showed well in his brief time with high Class A, he ended the season on the disabled list with an injury sustained while running the bases. He’s likely to head back to Tampa to start the year, where he’ll pair up the middle with fellow prospect Abiatal Avelino. If he shows well there, he could move up to Double-A Trenton after the all-star break, where he’ll get his first taste of the upper levels at 21 years old. If he reaches his ceiling, he could be an above-average shortstop in the mold of current Yankee Didi Gregorius with a little more offensive potential and a little less glove.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:20:17 GMT -5
2. Gary Sanchez, c Born: Dec. 2, 1992. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 220. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2009. Signed by: Victor Mata/Raymon Sanchez. Video Background: Signed for $3 million, Sanchez had his best year in 2015. His talent has been evident; his attitude had held him back. He’d been criticized for fluctuating effort and earned in-house suspensions for off-field infractions. This year, he turned a corner and finished the season in New York. Scouting Report: Sanchez profiles as a front-line catcher with an extremely strong arm producing 1.8-second pop times and plenty of raw power. He’s spent years refining his receiving and blocking, and this year cut his passed balls to just two from 10 in 2014. He performed well offensively as he started using the while field more, and scouts noted he played with more energy. He still has some polish to add as a receiver and could stand to be a little more selective at the plate. The Future: Sanchez’s strong play in the Arizona Fall League helped prompt more confidence, and the Yankees dealt incumbent backup John Ryan Murphy to the Twins. That opens the door for Sanchez to earn that spot in 2016. He’s not likely to unseat Brian McCann for the starter’s job this year, but if McCann should go down with an injury, the Yankees would be comfortable giving Sanchez the lion’s share of the playing time in his stead.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:20:44 GMT -5
3. Aaron Judge, of Born: April 26, 1992. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-7. Wt.: 275. Drafted: Fresno State, 2013 (1st round). Signed by: Troy Afenir.
Background: Since signing for $1.8 million, Judge has moved from center field to right field, where his offensive skills profile much better. He wrecked the competition this year in the Double-A Eastern League, earning a starting spot in the Futures Gamek. Things got a little tougher when he moved to Triple-A for the second half of the season, though. Scouting Report: As would be expected for someone his size, Judge can hit a ball a long way. Even so, the Yankees laud Judge for resisting selling out for power and becoming a one-dimensional hitter. He’s got more feel to hit than one would expect for a man his size. Triple-A pitchers found holes in his swing and his performance dipped. He’s more athletic than one would expect in the outfield, running well once underway, and his raw arm strength is well above-average. Refined mechanics would improve this throwing accuracy. The Future: Judge checks all the boxes of a profile right fielder. With Carlos Beltran in the final year of his deal, there’s still time for Judge to head back to Triple-A to continue refining his skill set before he’s needed in the major leagues. The Yankees were unwilling to part with Judge at the trade deadline, and they expect him to be part of the team’s effort to get younger on the fly.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:20:58 GMT -5
4. James Kaprielian, rhp Born: March 2, 1994. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-4. Wt.: 200. Drafted: UCLA, 2015 (1st round). Signed by: Bobby DeJardin. Video Background: The Mariners drafted Kaprielian in the 40th round out of high school but he went to UCLA, serving as a setup reliever for the Bruins’ 2013 national champions, then pitching in the rotation for two years. His $2.65 million bonus is the second-largest in Yankees’ draft history behind 2007 pick Andrew Brackman. Scouting Report: Kaprielian starts his arsenal with a heavy fastball that sits in the low-90s and topped out at 96 this year while he pushed short-season Staten Island to the New York-Penn League championship series. He complements the fastball with his bread-and-butter curveball in the mid-70s as well as a hard slider in the low-to-mid-80s that projects as a 60-grade pitch on the 20-80 scouting scale. He’s also got a changeup that behaves a bit like a split-fingered fastball for the way it drops straight down instead of fading away from a hitter. he locates all four pitches and has feel for his offspeed stuff. The Future: The pitch package plus his college pedigree, athleticism and high-quality makeup gives him a future as a mid-rotation starter. The Yankees likely will send Kaprielian to high Class A Tampa for his first full season with the hope that he’ll finish the year in Double-A Trenton
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:22:05 GMT -5
5. Domingo Acevedo, rhp Born: March 6, 1994. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-6. Wt.: 242. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2012. Signed by: Esteban Castillo.
Background: Acevedo was signed as an 18-year-old in 2012 out of the Dominican Republic for a bonus of just $7,500. The Yankees were attracted to his big frame, arm speed and the big-time velocity that corresponded. Slated to start the year at low Class A Charleston, Acevedo had blisters derailed his first half. He resurfaced with short-season Staten Island before making up the innings he missed in the Arizona Fall League. Scouting Report: Acevedo’s calling cards are his massive, physical frame and his elite heat. He regularly sits in the upper-90s fastball that boasts late life and reaches triple-digits with a peak of 103 mph on multiple occasions this year. He also showed an advanced feel for a changeup before signing, and it’s above-average when his delivery is in sync. The Yankees scrapped his curveball and installed a slider. It sits in the low-80s, and scouts who saw him this fall would like to see more velocity. Acevedo has issues keeping his delivery together, leading to well below-average present command. The Future: Acevedo again is ticketed for Charleston, where he’ll work on tightening his slider and harnessing command of his arsenal. If he can do both of those things, he’ll keep the light on for his future as a starter. If not, he still has the stuff to be a late-inning reliever.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:22:22 GMT -5
6. Rookie Davis, rhp Born: April 29, 1993. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-5. Wt.: 245. Drafted: HS—Holly Ridge, N.C., 2011 (14th round). Signed by: Scott Lovekamp. Background: The Yankees signed Davis for $550,000 to keep him away from his commitment as a two-player at East Carolina. They liked Davis for his big, physical frame and the athleticism that came with being a position player. They believed that once he began to focus on pitching his stuff would begin to tick up, and it has over the course of the last two seasons. Scouting Report: The Yankees have tweaked Davis’ delivery to help him utilize his lower half through an increased stride, as well as increased extension. The results were higher velocity and more swings and misses on his fastball. Davis has developed an arsenal that corresponds with his sizable frame. He starts his mix with a hard, lively fastball in the 93-95 mph range that peaks a couple of ticks higher. He complements it with a sharp-breaking curveball in the mid-70s. He also holds a changeup in the low-80s, which he continued to develop all the way through instructional league. He throws plenty of strikes, too, which profiles him as a major league rotation piece. The Future: Davis ended the year in Double-A Trenton, and is likely to return there to begin 2016. He’ll continue to refine his repertoire as he works toward his ceiling in the middle of a starting five
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:22:48 GMT -5
7. Tyler Wade, ss Born: Nov. 23, 1994. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 180. Drafted: HS—Murrieta, Calif., 2013 (4th round). Signed by: David Keith
Background: Wade was a Top 200 prospect out of high school in Southern California and stood out for his ability to get the barrel on the ball and for his smooth play in the field. Seemingly stuck in a pack of talented shortstops within the system, Wade emerged in 2014 after an injury to Abiatal Avelino gave him extended playing time, and he put up solid numbers at low Class A. He continued to shine at high Class A in 2015 and reached Double-A as a 20-year-old. Scouting Report: Wade is a shortstop now, but may have to move to second base in the future. He’s got quick feet and solid hands, but he needs to gain strength to develop the arm necessary for shortstop. He’s a line-drive hitter with a short, compact swing who doesn’t project for more power, but could turn singles into doubles with his plus footspeed and instincts on the basepaths. He split his time between shortstop and second base in the Arizona Fall League, and may move to the right side of the diamond in deference to Jorge Mateo. The Future: Wade is likely headed back to Double-A Trenton, where he’ll continue to work to gain strength and should play shortstop until either Mateo or Avelino move to the upper levels.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:23:07 GMT -5
8. Rob Refsnyder, 2b Born: March 26, 1991. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 205. Drafted: Arizona, 2012 (5th round). Signed by: Steve Kmetko. Video Background: The Most Outstanding Player in the 2012 College World Series, when he was Arizona’s starting right fielder, Refsnyder signed for a bonus of $205,900. The Yankees shifted him to second base in instructional league that year, and he’s played just nine games in the outfield since. He made his major league debut in July, returned to the majors in September and was on the roster for the wild-card loss to Houston. Scouting Report: Refsnyder profiles as an offensive-minded second baseman. He worked hard this year at Triple-A and benefited from the presence of former Giants infielder Nick Noonan on the roster. He’s got a smooth swing geared for line drives and power that could play to fringe-average in the future, and some evaluators project even more than that once he gets a chance to play regularly in Yankee Stadium. He’s unlikely to be an average defender, but has worked enough to make himself playable at the position. Some scouts see him in the mold of former Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy. The Future: With Starlin Castro now in the fold, the future of Refsnyder is unclear. If he doesn’t win a utility job, he’s likely to head back to Triple-A to continue to work on his defense.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:23:34 GMT -5
9. Wilkerman Garcia, ss Born: April 1, 1998. B-T: S-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 176. Signed: Venezuela, 2014. Signed by: Esteban Castillo.
Background: The Yankees signed Garcia for $1.35 million and pushed him to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League as a 17-year-old, a sure sign of how highly he’s regarded. Garcia rewarded their faith with one of the strongest showings in the league. Garcia, ranked as the No. 7 international prospect in 2014, spent the offseason training in Miami, adding strength and flexibility thanks to a focus on plyometrics. Scouting Report: Much as when he signed, Garcia still draws raves for his switch-hitting ability and feel to hit from both sides of the plate. He walked (24) more than he struck out (19) in the GCL, showing an exception feel for the strike zone for his age. Garcia has worked hard to improve his speed and explosiveness, which has translated into improved defense at shortstop. He has fluid infield actions, and his speed and arm also grade as plus, though he needs refinement on the bases and experience in the field. The Future: If everything clicks, Garcia has the potential to be a five-tool player, with some scouts even giving him future average power. The Yankees were aggressive with Jorge Mateo, another prized shortstop, in 2015 and could do the same with Garcia. If they aren’t, he’ll start at Rookie-level Pulaski or short-season Staten Island after extended spring training.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:23:49 GMT -5
10. Dustin Fowler, of Born: Dec. 29, 1994. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 185. Drafted: HS—Dexter, Ga., 2013 (18th round). Signed by: Darryl Monroe. Background: The Yankees handed Fowler a $278,000 bonus to keep him from a commitment to Louisville, and he broke out in 2015. He started back at low Class A Charleston and pushed his way up with a .759 OPS in his first 58 games. When moved to high Class A Tampa, he kept hitting and showed the same intriguing mix of hitting, speed and defense. Scouting Report: The Yankees have depth of center fielders in the minors, but Fowler stands out with the best power-speed mix. He runs excellent routes in center field and takes a quick first step, too, which makes him appear even speedier than his home-to-first times would indicate. He hasn’t shown in it in games much yet, but some scouts believe there’s enough raw power in Fowler’s lefthanded swing to project average pop when he’s done developing. Fringy arm strength is Fowler’s only tool that ranks as below-average. When you put it all together, scouts can see an everyday center field job in Fowler’s future if everything clicks. The Future: Fowler’s blue-collar approach and all-around tools showed in the Arizona Fall League season, where he started as a member of the taxi squad and finished as a member of Surprise’s full roster. He homered in the AFL Championship game, further setting himself up for a jump to Double-A Trenton in 2016.
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Post by $heriff Tom on Dec 22, 2015 8:24:32 GMT -5
Josh Norris: (Bob Sheppard voice) Now chatting, No. 27, Josh Norris. No. 27 (/Bob Sheppard voice) Ryan (Queens, NY): Was Slade Heathcott still eligible for your list? If so what kept him off? Josh Norris: Heathcott is funny. He didn’t make the book last year because he was in DFA limbo after our transaction deadline (same reason Domingo German won’t make the book this year) but he came back this year with a vengeance. Now that he’s back, the story is still the same: He’s an all-out player with line-drive ability, speed, range, a strong throwing arm and a bit of power. He’s in the book this year. Eric (Dallas, TX): What did you think of Mason Williams' first cup of coffee in the Bronx, overall? Prospect or suspect to you? Josh Norris: Naturally, we follow a Heathcott question with a Williams question. I thought Williams’ taste of New York was pretty good, but it was all too predictable that he got injured again. He’s still a prospect and is in the book, but I don’t expect him to make much of an impact in New York this year unless a deal and injuries open a spot. Right now, it’s Gardner-Ellsbury-Beltran-Hicks, which leaves little room for Mason anywhere but Triple-A. Grant (NYC): What are the chances of Kyle Holder's bat catching up to his defensive abilities? Is he in your 30? Josh Norris: Holder is in my 30, yes, but toward the back. Everyone had nice things to say about his glove (he was probably the best defender in this past draft class) but nobody outside of NYY had nice things to say about his bat. If he reaches his ceiling, he could be a Brendan Ryan type of guy. Kel (Morristown, NJ): How many of these guys are likely to make the top 100? Josh Norris: I could see each of the top four guys: Mateo, Judge, Sanchez, Kaprielian making the Top 100, but that’s not set in stone. We’re in the very early stages of that process with John Manuel, JJ Cooper, Matt Eddy and Ben Badler getting their Top 50s ready for the Handbook, which goes to press tomorrow (!!!) Nasser (Toronto): Don't see Sanchez's glove keeping up with bat, you think the Yankees will move him to 1B or 3B? Josh Norris: I do not think they will move him to either corner. His glove has improved this year, and he’s set to be McCann’s backup in 2016 unless he’s dealt. If he were to move to first he’d have both Mark Texeira and Greg Bird in his way, and at third he’d have Chase Headley in his way for the next three years. He’s a catcher . Ryan (Dallas, TX): Who are you higher on at playing 3B - Eric Jagielo or Donny Sands? Josh Norris: I don’t think there’s much chance Jagielo plays third base longterm. Evaluators have panned his defense since last year — and another injury this season won’t help his mobility. It’s Sands by default. sam (nyc): How much better than Mateo is Moncada? I still can't let go of Hal letting him go to the Sox. Josh Norris: Jorge Mateo is Top 100 guy. Yoan Moncada is likely to be in our Top 10 prospects overall. The ceiling is high for both, but Moncada could be a superstar. Terry (Janesville, WI): Tyler Austin played on the Arizona Fall League this year. We're the Yankees hoping he'd find another team, or is he still a possible Yankee? Josh Norris: A lot would have to break right for him to be a big leaguer. He’s had a ton of injuries and performed poorly. Scranton outfield looks like Mason Williams, Aaron Judge and Slade Heathcott, so where does Austin fit in? Nick (Albuquerque): Should the Yankees look to move judge while people are still high on him or give him a shot next year to maybe give Beltran some time off. Josh Norris: I don’t think people are as high on him as they had been. There are flaws that need to be corrected, and people are rightly concerned about his frame giving pitchers plenty to attack when looking for Ks. He’s got massive raw power for sure. Let’s put it this way: When I was considering No. 1 prospect in this system, I always thought it was a two-horse race between Mateo and Sanchez. Nnamdi (New Jersey): As someone who is not as familiar with the Yankees system as others, I'm surprised by Domingo Acevedo being ranked #4. What should I know about him? Josh Norris: Domingo Acevedo is a massive-bodied righthander with a fastball that sits in the upper-90s and has been clocked up to 103 on multiple occasions. He couples the pitch with an average or better changeup and an improving slider. He’s got to work on command for sure, though, to reach his starter ceiling. He could make a very enticing bullpen piece, too. Josh (Scranton): Surprised to see Jags not on the list. What differentiates him as a bat-first prospect from, say, Refsnyder? Josh Norris: First, Jagielo has been bitten by injuries pretty hard in the last couple of years, some of which are of the freak variety (hit in the face a few hours before his flight to the AFL a couple of years ago). This hampers his ability to play third base, which was never a slam dunk to begin with. Refsnyder, even if he’s never going to be Roberto Alomar at second, has improved and is an up-the-middle type of player. JJ (NY): Since when is BA up on Sanchez that he's above Judge? No Clarkin but Garcia makes it? Man, this is a weird list. Josh Norris: Sanchez improved his stock greatly in the second half, both on the field and maturity off of it. I had one evaluator tell me they got him at a 1.79 pop time in the Fall League, which is nuts. He’s got massive raw power and could hit in the .260ish range. If he does that behind the plate, he’s insanely valuable. Frankly, I’m very surprised most NYY fans I talk to think Clarkin deserves to be in the Top 10. Since being drafted in 2013, he’s pitched in 14 regular-season games and six more in the fall league. He’s got 80 innings as a professional in two seasons and change. That’s alarming for a first-round starting pitcher. Dean (Houston): Domingo Acevedo is old for someone who has never played above a short season league. How quickly will the Yanks try to push him this year? Do you think he will play in AA this year? Do you see him making the majors as a starter or a reliever? Josh Norris: The Yankees started him this year at low Class A Charleston, but he made one appearance before developing blisters. When he recovered he was at short-season Staten Island. I wouldn’t be surprised if they jumped him to Tampa this year after the Fall League. Josh (Scranton): Any sleepers to keep an eye on who might shoot up the list next year? Thanks! Josh Norris: I don’t know about shooting up the list, but a couple of guys to keep an eye on are SS Diego Castillo and 3B Nelson Gomez. Gomez led the DSL in homers (11 in 230 at-bats) and Castillo hit .330 there as an 18-year-old with 29 Ks in 239 at-bats. Rob (Toronto, ON): Has Ian Clarkin started throwing yet? And is he a guy that could still bounce back and live up to his draft pedigree? Josh Norris: He pitched in the Fall League. I talked to one scout who had tried to see him for two years but every time he went in to get a look he was injured. It’s frustrating both for evaluators and I’m sure for Clarkin himself. Joe Maccarone (Brooklyn, NY): Where would Anderson Espinoza rank in the Yankees top 10? Josh Norris: No. 1 for me. Some might rank him behind Mateo, but I think when our Top 100 comes out he’s going to be a Top 10-15 prospect in the game. MJ (Valpo): Is Leonardo Molina ready to breakout this season? Will he playing in Charleston? Josh Norris: Evaluators weren’t particularly high on Molina. He’s probably more likely to wind up with Pulaski or Staten Island this year. Brick Grimes (JC): Please tell me more about Kaprielian. Is his velo spike real? What's his upside in MLB? Thanks for the chat! Josh Norris: I know evaluators had him up to 96 this year in SI. We’ll see how that carries over to next year, but it’s encouraging for sure. He could be a mid-rotation guy for sure with his mix of polish, pedigree and pitches. a.j. (las vegas): With the jump in rankings for Acevedo and Rookie Davis you seem to be ranking them as if they will stay as Starting Pitchers. Which is most likely to have to go to the bullpen eventually? Josh Norris: I do see them both as starters if they reach their ceiling. Acevedo is the most likely to go to the pen of those two because his command is not especially great at this point. Plus, Davis has done it at a higher level. If Acevedo does discover command and get his limbs in sync, he has monster potential. Pedro (Canada): Any thoughts on Domingo German ... don't think he pitched last year. Do you know his status? Thoughts on potential? Josh Norris: He had Tommy John surgery. He won’t appear in the Top 30 because he was technically unemployed (see: Heathcott, Slade last year) but would have been in the 20s this year if he hadn’t been DFAed. He could be a backend guy. Blake (Jackson Co.): How far off (and how healthy!) are Ty Hensley and Ian Clarkin? Can they put their injury woes behind them this season? Josh Norris: Ty Hensley had Tommy John surgery this spring and is still recovering. Clarkin dealt with arm tenderness all year long and pitched in the AFL. EJ (Austin, TX): Mason Williams hit .318/.397/.398 in limited time. Did he recover his status as a top prospect this season? Josh Norris: As a top prospect? No. He’s in the book, though, but as I’ve mentioned earlier in the chat he’s blocked in NY now by the foursome of Beltran, Ellsbury, Gardner and Hicks. Ryan Woodhams (New York): I don't know how Mateo moved ahead of Judge and Sanchez. He [Mateo] had a pretty good August which inflated his average the last two months with Tampa to .321, but he hit just .231 in the last two weeks of the season and was only hitting .268 in the first four months with Charleston. He hit 2 dingers all year and was .930 in FPCT which is not great even for a 20-year-old in the lower levels. Of course, 82 steals in 117 games including 11 in just 21 games at Tampa is not anything to complain about. As I cannot access the rest of the article (the scouting etc) without a paid subscription would you mind explaining why you opted to rank Mateo #1 and put Judge, who MLB.com and BA had as a Top 20 overall prospect in 2015, down to #3? Josh Norris: First of all, you should get a subscription. Second: There are serious questions with Judge’s ability to make contact at the highest levels. He is 6-foot-7 with long arms, which leaves him vulnerable on the inner half. Mateo is going to be an up the middle player, which carries a ton of value, and has top-ranked speed. He’s got more power than showed up on the field, and an adjustment in his approach could bring more of it to the forefront. Jon M (new york): Who's the best of the Gardner, Williams, and Gamel bunch? Also, how far behind in progress is Dustin Fowler? Josh Norris: This may be the easiest question I’ll get. It’s Brett Gardner. Dustin Fowler is above Gamel and Williams for the scouts I talked to. He’s a center fielder, but not as good a defender but has the potential for more offense than Williams. Nathan (New York): What's Lindgren's status? Was he considered for the list this year? Josh Norris: He’s in the handbook, but he had elbow surgery, got crushed in the big leagues (though that may have been a product of the bone chips) and evaluators want to see better command and a smoother delivery. Tom (New Hyde Park, NY): Was Drew Finley considered for your list? Josh Norris: He is in the handbook. He needs to improve the consistency of his curveball and add considerable development to the changeup. Cap (New York, NY): Who are some other guys that got serious consideration for the top 10. Hoy Jun Park? Also, do you see this as an above average farm system right now? Josh Norris: The other two guys who were in iterations of the Top 10 were 3B Miguel Andujar (bad first half, much better second half at high Class A Tampa with a chance to stick at third base) and RHP Bryan Mitchell (starter stuff, below-average command and could be a weapon out of the bullpen). I don’t know what NYY does with Mitchell this year, but I know he’s a wanted man in trade. Josh Norris: All right, folks. That’s it for me. Have a great holiday and I’ll talk about this a little more on the YES Network tonight with Jack Curry.
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