The Book on Carlos Carrasco

Prospect Info

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Carlos Carrasco
Born 3/21/1987
RHP, CLE

An under-the-radar phenom last year, Carrasco can't sneak past anyone now, and when the Indians went looking for a prospect haul in exchange for Cliff Lee, he was on top of their wish list. He's now one of baseball's top pitching prospects, and he's essentially ready for MLB today: he's already got three solid big-league ready pitches, he's shown durability and endurance needed to be a front-line starter, and he's got the brains to outsmart sluggers from outing to outing and at-bat to at-bat. The AL won't be easy on him, and he's bound to get lit up like a pinball machine at times, but if Cleveland gives the kid an early shot, expect some highlight-reel performances.

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Player Updates and Notes

Carlos Carrasco and three other prospects have been traded to the Cleveland Indians for Cliff Lee and Ben Francisco, according to MLB.com.

7/29/2009 by KDaddy

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Carlos Carrasco, the top Phillies prospect, is still the subject of trade rumors, with the target recently re-aimed at the Rockies Matt Holliday. Holliday certainly makes more sense for the Phillies than AJ Burnett, but Philadelphia is nothing if not inscrutable.

7/19/2008 by KDaddy

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After missing on CC Sabathia, the Phillies are rumored to be pursuing Toronto ace AJ Burnett. Once again, Carlos Carrasco is the main piece of bait being offered.

7/12/2008 by KDaddy

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Carlos Carrasco is being rumored as a possible trade bait in the Phillies' bid to acquire ace lefthander CC Sabathia for a playoff run.

7/5/2008 by KDaddy

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The Phillies failure to sign a significant pitcher this offseason bodes well for Carlos Carrasco's future in Philadelphia. He may be in the rotation this very season.

1/6/2008 by BallGrrrl

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