Prospect Pulse: Breakout Years In 2012

In 2011 there has been many disappointing performances among the top prospects in the farm system. Pitchers like Brad Holt, Mark Cohoon, Robert Carson, Kyle Allen, Scott Moviel, Juan Urbina, and Josh Stinson have endured dreadful seasons. A few have missed the entire season due to injuries, important arms like Jenry Mejia, Steven Matz and Brant Rustich. Many of the top position player prospects have not fared any better. The number one power hitter in the system, 3B Aderlin Rodriguez has struggled mightily, both in the field (42 errors), and with his hitting (.221). CF Matt Den Dekker seems to have topped out at AA, CF Darrell Ceciliani is gaining some steam after a terrible start at Savannah. FMart has looked more like Moises Alou in his last days as a Met, minus the hitting. Reese Havens is finally back, cross your fingers, and throw some salt over your shoulder. Perhaps he can salvage what was nearly another lost season for him. C Francisco Pena, toiling in the FSL ….well h...