Baseball America published its Top 20 Southern League prospect list today, and five Dodgers made the cut.10. Allen Webster12. Alfredo Silverio13. Nathan Eovaldi18. Chris Withrow20. Shawn TollesonI predicted yesterday Eovaldi would make the list for sure, with Silverio, Tolleson, Van Slyke and Rubby De La Rosa as potentials. I mistakenly omitted Webster and just didn't think Withrow was going to make it.I was surprised to see Silverio ranked so high -- ahead of Eovaldi, even. If these lists are any indicator to what the Dodgers' Top 30 could be like -- and that's not guaranteed -- maybe Silverio will be a Top 10 prospect. It'd be quite the jump for the toolsy outfielder.BA's lovefest with former first-round picks continues with Withrow. His 2011 season wasn't horrible -- certainly not any worse than his 2010 season, but he still needs to improve his command. He might be the 18th-best prospect in the Southern League, but he looks like he might be destined ...
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Feelin' Kinda Blue:
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Mike Scioscia,
Andre Ethier,
Chad Billingsley,
Jim Bowden,
Ned Colletti,
James Loney
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers
TEAMS: Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers
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