Wednesday, January 14, 2009

It's Official and Almost Official : 2 Separate Topics on #1's

1. Its official! It was confirmed by a Baseball America official that Texas will indeed be pronounce the #1 farm system in baseball. This is very exciting news for Ranger fans.

  • The point is being proven that JD and co.'s plan is working. The idea of rebuilding is starting to come full swing. Every year that goes by these prospects that already make up this #1 group will make their way to Arlington.
  • It sounds like Elvis Andrus will get his shot at short stop this year, a pivitol position in baseball. The timing is interesting, which I happen to like, in that he can take his lumps in the bigs now while we are not considered a contender. Having a short stop who can really play his position as well as he is said to is a critical to contending.
  • Two of our top pitchers, Neftali Feliz and Derek Holland, could make their debut later in the season. The way they have been pitching in the minors you can hope for the best. These guys were both graded (A) when last year only 5 prospects in the whole league were graded (A) or better.
  • Lastly, it will be interesting if we ever are contending to make a play for a player through trade with this deep farm. I'll take a proven young stud pitcher for a couple young stud prospects if it doesn't destroy the future of the ballclub.

2. Its almost official! Sam Bradford is going to play at OU for one more year. Bad news for Texas, good news for QB Matthew Stafford.

  • There's a better chance of Stafford going number one now even if it is to Detroit. I really hope they trade that pick now...
  • I always thought Stafford was better anyways, but now we don't have to worry about how the draft turns out as far as those two guys go.
  • Bradford probably looked at too many mock drafts and decided against the draft. Who knows, might be for the best.

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