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March 19, 2008

Future Shock: State of the Systems: AL Central

by Kevin Goldstein

Five systems that have already seen a lot of promotions nevertheless offer their fans some promise as well.

March 17, 2008

Future Shock: Monday Ten Pack

by Kevin Goldstein

Comebacks and college stars are prominent in this week's edition.

March 11, 2008

Future Shock: The Tuesday Morning Monday Morning Ten Pack

by Kevin Goldstein

Springing ahead with a Monday staple.

March 9, 2008

Future Shock: Keith Lieppman Interview, Part 2

by Kevin Goldstein

A continuation of the discussion, turning to how the A's help their players make adjustments, whether in a new system or a new country.

March 7, 2008

Future Shock: Keith Lieppman Interview, Part 1

by Kevin Goldstein

In part one of a two-part conversation, Kevin chats with A's Farm Director Keith Lieppman about his career path, the offseason restocking of the system, and more.

March 5, 2008

Future Shock: Organizational Rankings, Part 2

by Kevin Goldstein

A review of the top half of baseball's player development systems.

March 3, 2008

Future Shock: Monday Ten Pack

by Kevin Goldstein

A Monday standby resumes for the 2008 season, as Kevin reviews prospects in camps and on campus.

February 29, 2008

Future Shock: Organizational Rankings, Part 1

by Kevin Goldstein

Having completed the swing through the 30 systems, reviewing the bottom half of MLB's player development systems.

February 27, 2008

Future Shock: Nationals Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Good drafts in the past two years infused young talent into a once-barren system, perking up the team's rebuilding effort.

February 25, 2008

Future Shock: Giants Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Long overstocked with arms to the exclusion of hitting talent, they finally have an elite bat atop an improving system.

February 21, 2008

Future Shock: Padres Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

After a period of drought the San Diego farm is beginning to churn out some quality produce, beginning with a pair of top-notch infielders.

February 19, 2008

Future Shock: Cardinals Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Despite having one of the ten best prospects in baseball, even Colby Rasmus' star cannot outshine a dull system.

February 14, 2008

Future Shock: Pirates Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

New general manager Neal Huntington inherits a Pittsburgh farm system that needs quite a bit of fixing up.

February 12, 2008

Future Shock: Phillies Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

There doesn't appear to be all that much on Philadelphia's minor league cupboard, but recent Phillies prospects have been known to explode once they hit the majors.

February 7, 2008

Future Shock: Mets Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

While the Santana deal gutted the Mets system, New York still has its top prospect and a number of projectable arms.

February 5, 2008

Future Shock: Brewers Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

Milwaukee's top prospect is similar to its 2007 Rookie of the Year--a terrifying slugger in search of a position where he can settle in and let his bat do the talking.

February 1, 2008

Future Shock: Dodgers Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The best scouting and player development system in baseball has added to that track record with another excellent batch of impact talent.

January 30, 2008

Future Shock: The New Twins

by Kevin Goldstein

Bringing in a quartet of Mets farmhands alters the outlook of the Twins' prospect picture.

January 28, 2008

Future Shock: Astros Top 11 Prospects

by Kevin Goldstein

The worst farm system in baseball has no top-tier talent, but plenty of older prospects.

January 25, 2008

Future Shock: Rockies Mail Bag

by Kevin Goldstein

A point-by-point response that provides some explanation into how Kevin crafts his prospect rankings.