2/9/2010

Cleveland Indians: Top 2010 Prospects

If You Squint, the Outline of a Plan is Almost Visible

When you can no longer afford to keep the best-hitting catcher of the decade, not to mention two different Cy Young winners, you'd better start rethinking your financial plans. That's just what Cleveland's done, and while they might not have received maximum value for those superstars, the team has done a commendable job in at least getting something in return, and that something has made the once-dry Indian farm system a place where prospects can blossom once more. With not one but two legitimate replacements for Victor Martinez, and a half-dozen viable major league starters in waiting, the Indians won't have to suffer through too many losing seasons before they're ready to contend again.    

Cleveland's Mike Brantley is a five tool athlete with raw ability to burn. Will the Indians be able to harness his potential?

The usual disclaimer: Scouting Book's Prospect Rankings change very often, to reflect the latest and most promising prospects. These listings update every day as we include new input and MLB situations evolve. For more information on our system, read this blog posting.

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