Links of the 5/17/13
It’s almost time for the weekend. Hang in there.
The Twins have a heck of a prospect in Byron Buxton. Two monster players are going to be playing in Minnesota in a few years in Buxton and Miguel Sano.
This pitch was a bit low and inside.
Speaking of amusing animations involving bad baseball, here are the Astros!
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Rosenborg 4, Sarpsborg 2 – This was a see...
Minnesota Twins Have Dynamic Duo In Byron Buxton And Adam Walker
The Minnesota Twins have a pair of outfield prospects setting the Midwest League on fire over the first 35 games of the season. The likes of 19-year old Byron Buxton and 21-year old Adam Walker have paced the Twins Single A affiliate Cedar Rapids Kernels to a first place 24-11 record. Buxton and Walker form arguably the best 1-2 punch in all of the Midwest League making Twins fans...
Promising Prospects: Byron Buxton, Archie Bradley, and Slade Heathcott
This is a very exciting time of year for baseball fans. Not only is the MLB season well underway, the minor league season has started as well. It is always interesting to see how prospects have improved over the off-season, and how that relates on the field. Obviously, it is too early to make any assumptions on how good of a season a certain player will have, but it is always nice...
March Madness: 16 Sweet Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Dynasty Leagues
Byron Buxton is one of baseball’s top prospects, but is he THE best prospect for Dynasty Leagues? Image courtesy of Flickr.
It’s March Madness folks, which means it’s time to think about…baseball prospects!
Specifically, we’re looking for the prospects who have the most value in dynasty leagues and we’re going to cut straight to the Sweet 16.
They are seeded according...
Minnesota Twins Top 15 Prospects (2012-13)
Minnesota has turned its minor league system around is short order, thanks to strong drafts, outstanding scouting in the international markets and some trades. The organization now has one of the deepest systems in the game, as well as an enviable collection of power arms and exciting athletes.
#1 Byron Buxton (OF)
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H
2B
HR
BB
SO
SB
AVG
OBP
SLG
wOBA
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189
41
10
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Like Aaron Hicks, Buxton Will Require Patience
As we inch closer to the 2013 season, top-100 lists are being released with Byron Buxton ranked prominently. As the number-two overall pick in 2012, high rankings are expected. A few years ago, organization mate Aaron Hicks was held in equally high regard.
Today, Hicks ranks towards the bottom of top-1oo lists as five professional seasons have yielded mixed results. For those expecting...
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