Author | John Sickels

Continuing on with the draft2-40) Astros: Andrew Thurman, RHP, UC Irvine2-41) Cubs: Rob Zastryzny, LHP, University of Missouri2-42) Rockies: Ryan McMahon, 3B, Mater Dei HS, Santa Ana, California2-43) Twins: Ryan Eades, RHP, Louisiana State University2-44) Marlins: Trevor Williams, RHP, Arizona State2-45) Red Sox: Teddy Stankiewicz, RHP, Seminole State2-46) Royals: Cody Reed, LHP, Northwest Mississippi CC2-47) Blue Jays: Clinton Hollon, RHP,...

June 6, 2013, 10:56 pm EDT via minorleagueball.com

Rookie left-hander Sean Nolin makes his major league debut this evening for the Toronto Blue Jays. Nolin didn't receive a lot of notice outside Blue Jays circles pre-season, but he's a solid prospect and a worthy subject as Friday's Minor League Ball Prospect of the Day.Nolin was drafted by the Jays in the sixth round in 2010, from San Jacinto...

May 24, 2013, 4:00 pm EDT via minorleagueball.com

Prospect Retrospective: Mark Buehrle Sometimes, prospects sneak up on you. Case in point: Mark Buehrle. Mark Buehrle was drafted in the 38th round in June, 1998, from Jefferson Junior College in Missouri. Signed as a draft-and-follow for $167,000 (good money for a DAF guy) in May ‘99, his made his pro debut for Burlington in the Midwest League, being used...

April 19, 2013, 8:00 am EDT via minorleagueball.com

Prospect Retrospective: Carlos Delgado A reader recently requested a Prospect Retrospective for Carlos Delgado. I also got a nasty email the same day from someone who hates this feature, saying that they are pointless and stupid. However, more people seem to like them than dislike them, so here we go. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Carlos Delgado came to...

April 18, 2013, 8:09 am EDT via minorleagueball.com

Minor League Ball TOP 150 Prospects for 2013 Here is a list of Top 150 Prospects for 2013. This list supplements, updates, and integrates the Top 50/50 Hitters/Pitchers list in the 2013 Baseball Prospect Book and adds another 50 names. First, a few points: ***It is meant to be useful for both general baseball purposes and fantasy owners. As a...

March 13, 2013, 8:24 am EDT via minorleagueball.com

Prospect Retrospective and Career Profile: Chris Carpenter, RHP, St. Louis Cardinals From the sound of today's news conference, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter won't pitch in 2013 and will probably never pitch again. His history as a prospect is certainly interesting, so here is a review of how his career has gone. Carpenter was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in...

February 5, 2013, 3:08 pm EST via minorleagueball.com

Mets Trade R.A. Dickey to Blue Jays for Prospects The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly completed their trade negotiations. As expected, the Mets are sending knuckleballing right-hander R.A Dickey north of the border, accompanied by catcher Josh Thole. In exchange, the Mets are receiving top catching prospect Travis D'Arnaud, top pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard, and veteran...

December 16, 2012, 2:44 pm EST via minorleagueball.com

Toronto Blue Jays Top 20 Prospects for 2013 The list and grades are a blending of present performance and long-term potential. Comments are welcome, but in the end all analysis and responsibility is mine. Full reports on all of players can be found in the 2013 Baseball Prospect Book. We are now taking pre-orders. Order early and order often! QUICK...

December 5, 2012, 10:46 am EST via minorleagueball.com

I've completed the preliminary grades for the Toronto Blue Jays system and am working to organize them in a ranking list. The early results:40 ProspectsThree Grade A- (all three are borderline)One Grade B+Two Grade BFive Grade B-Eight Grade C+21 Grade CTrades have taken a toll here, along with some disappointing performances from players who were supposed to be a lot...

December 4, 2012, 7:35 pm EST via minorleagueball.com

I am now working on the Toronto Blue Jays prospect list. The next team in line is the Miami Marlins, to be followed by the Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, and he Miami Marlins, Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, and Oakland Athletics.Use this thread to discuss the Marlins farm system. The big trade with the Blue...

December 3, 2012, 8:02 am EST via minorleagueball.com