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January 12, 2007

Future Shock: Chicago White Sox Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

With a No. 1 prospect that recently arrived via Arlington, the White Sox have an improved but still lacking mix of young players in their farm system.

January 9, 2007

Future Shock: Boston Red Sox Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

After dealing away last year's NL Rookie of the Year and a pitcher who threw a no-hitter, you can bet the Red Sox will be slower to part with the remaining jewels in their farm system.

January 5, 2007

Future Shock: Baltimore Orioles Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Most of the top Orioles prospects weren't even born for the first three Star Wars movies, but that doesn't lower their ceilings.

January 4, 2007

Future Shock: Washington Nationals Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

With their immediate future no longer wholly in doubt, the Nationals can focus on fielding a competitive ballclub. Anacostia, we have a problem.

December 29, 2006

Future Shock: San Francisco Giants Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Drafting the young arm with the best pure stuff in the 2006 draft was a good start. Add an intriguing sign out of the Dominican Republic, and the Giants have the makings of a farm system.

December 27, 2006

Future Shock: San Diego Padres Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

A system without much upside got some help in the 2006 draft, but it's still a long way away from making an impact on the big league club.

December 21, 2006

Future Shock: St. Louis Cardinals Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

As the hangover after a triumphant World Series win fades into the Missouri winter...put your galoshes on and run after it, because this system is weak.

December 19, 2006

Future Shock: Pittsburgh Pirates Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Interesting arms give the Pirates hope that they'll contend at some point.

December 15, 2006

Future Shock: Philadelphia Phillies Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Having young infielders who hit for power at the big league level masks the Phillies' thin farm system. Kevin tells you the names you need to know.

December 14, 2006

Future Shock: New York Mets Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The Mets have the ability to turn top prospects into starting pitching if they wish. Kevin details a top-heavy farm system with one impact prospect who's not a household name--yet.

December 12, 2006

Future Shock: Milwaukee Brewers Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

After a quiet offseason, some of the young arms and bats coming in this organization ease the pain of being a Brewers fan.

December 7, 2006

Future Shock: Rule 5 Draft

by Kevin Goldstein

Kevin checks out who grabbed who in what turned out to be a surprisingly active Rule 5 draft.

December 6, 2006

Future Shock: Media Room Diary

by Kevin Goldstein

Kevin's trained eye surveys Cal Ripken Jr., a possible trade between the Phillies and the Brewers, and a sports astrologer.

December 1, 2006

Future Shock: Los Angeles Dodgers Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Having a nine-RBI game at the major league level doesn't even make you one of the top three prospects in a stacked farm system.

November 30, 2006

Future Shock: Houston Astros Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Hunter Pence received a lot of attention for his performance in the Arizona Fall League. Did he do enough to impress Kevin?

November 28, 2006

Future Shock: Florida Marlins Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The Florida Marlins organization may have deployed tons of talent already, but do they have even more on the way?

November 22, 2006

Future Shock: Colorado Rockies Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The Rockies' humidor may have led the league in VORH, but there are some actual pitching prospects ascending to altitude, along with a special shortstop at No. 1.

November 20, 2006

Future Shock: Monday Morning Ten Pack, 11/20/06

by Kevin Goldstein

With the Arizona Fall League now over, Kevin looks back at some performances from a few notable youngsters.

November 17, 2006

Future Shock: Cincinnati Reds Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

A farm system that is in no way deep can at least thrill Reds fans with the best prospect tandem in the game.

November 15, 2006

Future Shock: Chicago Cubs Top Ten Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

With a farm system that seems to have been mostly fruitless, Cubs fans will have to hope what's left pans out.