Jim Callis of Baseball America has just posted his new list of the Mets top 10 prospects, in a recent edition of Ask BA.

Here’s how the new list shakes out in light of the recent draft.

The Mets’ conservatism in the draft and their willingness to include prospects in trades for veterans has depleted their farm system. Coming into the season, we rated their minor league talent the 28th-best in the game, ahead of only the Astros and White Sox.

Armed with two extra picks as compensation for the loss of free agent Tom Glavine, New York was in position to add some talent via the 2008 draft. Assuming they sign all of their top choices, I see four of their recent draftees cracking a midseason Top 10 list:

1. Fernando Martinez, of
Still young and talented, but his lack of production may mean he’s overhyped.
2. Ike Davis, 1b
Hulking lefthanded slugger can handle the outfield and pitch, too.
3. Reese Havens, ss
More likely a third baseman or possibly a catcher, stands out with approach and pop.
4. Jon Niese, lhp
Quietly having success in Double-A at age 21, he owns three solid pitches.
5. Dan Murphy, 3b
Having a breakout year with a .325 average and eight homers in Double-A.
6. Mike Carp, 1b
Back on track in Double-A after slumping in 2007, he’s hitting .351 with nine homers.
7. Eddie Kunz, rhp
New York’s top 2007 pick has held his own in Double-A in his first full season.
8. Brad Holt, rhp
2008 supplemental first-rounder can touch 96 mph, needs a reliable second pitch.
9. Javier Rodriguez, of
2008 second-rounder is a lean athlete with speed and projectable power.
10. Nick Evans, 1b
Another Double-A masher (.295, nine homers), he destroys lefthanded pitching.

Four of the Mets 2008 picks crack the list and a few new names appear, Dan Murphy and Nick Evans, who had a cup of coffee with the Mets recently.

For more questions and answers with Jim Callis, including one about why the Mets should have selected Friedrich and Gillespie at #22 and #33 instead of Havens and Holt, head over to Baseball America.