Here are my predictions for MLB Free Agency for this winters top 25 players available with reasoning of why I think these twenty five players will sign with the teams I picked for them.
Max Scherzer, Yankees: The Yankees need another top flight starting pitcher to go with Masahiro Tanaka. CC Sabathia is declining and Ivan Nova is coming off Tommy John surgery and might not be back until the summer. I don't buy this report that the Yankees have no intention to sign big names. Don't rule out the Rex Sox, Tigers, Rangers, Mariners, Angels, Cardinals, Cubs, Giants, and Dodgers.
Jon Lester, Cubs: The Cubs are the obvious choice here because general manager Theo Epstein and Lester were together in Boston. Lester would give the Cubs the true ace they clearly lacked the last couple years. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, Rangers, Mariners, Angels, Cardinals, Giants and Dodgers.
James Shields, Red Sox: Boston traded Lester in July and now they clearly lack an ace. I believe they sign Shields and make a trade for another starting pitcher that can be potentially available whether it's Philadelphia's Cole Hamels or Cincinnati's Mat Latos. Don't rule out the Yankees, Royals, Tigers, Rangers, Mariners, Angels, Cubs, Dodgers, and Giants.
Hanley Ramirez, Dodgers: The Dodgers need Ramirez back in the short term. Expect the Dodgers to overpay for Ramirez's services for a few more years. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Tigers, Astros, Mariners, Athletics, and Mets.
Pablo Sandoval, Giants: San Francisco needs to bring back their offensive World Series hero and I believe they will. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Angels, Marlins, Brewers, and Diamondbacks.
Victor Martinez, Tigers: Detroit needs their cleanup hitter back to protect Miguel Cabrera. I believe Detroit overpays him after his career year. Don't rule out the Yankees, Orioles, White Sox, Mariners, Angels, and Rangers.
Melky Cabrera, Blue Jays: Toronto needs to bring back Cabrera. I don't feel good about this prediction, but my gut says Toronto brings him back. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Orioles, Tigers, White Sox, Rangers, Mariners, Mets, and Cubs.
Russell Martin, Dodgers: The Dodgers need an upgrade over AJ Ellis and I believe they will get Martin and overpay him big time. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Tigers, White Sox, Rangers, Mariners, Astros, Cubs, Pirates, and Rockies.
Nelson Cruz, Orioles: Baltimore got Cruz on a bargain last offseason. Baltimore wants to resign Cruz and I believe they will at a fair price. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, Tigers, White Sox, Rangers, Mariners, Mets, and Cubs.
Yasmani Tomas, Phillies: This pick is my safest bet. Philadelphia is the favorite to sign Thomas and I believe they'll get him so the can rebuild the team around Tomas. Don't rule out the Orioles, Yankees, White Sox, Rangers, Mariners, Mets, Cubs, Padres, Giants, and Dodgers.
Ervin Santana, Rangers: Texas needs a mid-level starter to bolster their rotation and I believe they get Santana on a fair price. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, Blue Jays, Tigers, Royals, Twins, Astros, Angels, Braves, Cubs, Pirates, Brewers, Giants, Padres, Rockies, and Diamondbacks.
Kenta Maeda, Cubs: Maeda is an intriguing Japanese prospect that is probably going to be posted. The Cubs were in the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes, so expect them to be in on Maeda. Don't rule out the Yankees, Red Sox, Tigers, Astros, Rangers, Mariners, Phillies, Diamondbacks, and Giants.
David Robertson, Yankees: Robertson had a great year last year after replacing Mariano Rivera. If Robertson leaves, at least the Yankees have AL rookie of the year finalist Dellin Betances waiting in the wings. The Rays, Blue Jays, Tigers, White Sox, Astros, Angels, Nationals, Cubs, Brewers, Cardinals, Giants, and Dodgers are possible suitors.
Brandon McCarthy, Tigers: Detroit in all likelihood will lose Scherzer. They need a mid-level starter behind David Price, Justin Verlander, and Anibal Sanchez. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, Blue Jays, Royals, White Sox, Twins, Rangers, Astros, Braves, Cubs, Pirates, Giants, and Padres.
Francisco Liriano, Pirates: Pittsburgh should bring back Liriano a fair price after two seasons with them. The Red Sox, Yankees, Orioles, Blue Jays, Royals, Astros, Rangers, Braves, Cubs, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Padres, and Giants can't be counted out.
Chase Headley, Yankees: The Yankees want to bring back Headley and I believe they do at a reasonable price. Other fits are the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Astros, Angels, Diamondbacks, and Giants (if they don't bring Sandoval back).
Andrew Miller, Red Sox: Boston traded Miller to Baltimore last summer and I think they bring him back at a fair price. Don't rule out the Orioles, Yankees, White Sox, Tigers, Rangers, Athletics, Nationals, Mets, Cubs, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Giants.
Justin Masterson, Twins: Minnesota needs a solid pitcher to pair with Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes. Target Field is nice for Masterson too. Don't count out the Red Sox, Orioles, Blue Jays, Royals, White Sox, Rangers, Astros, Braves, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Cardinals, Giants, Padres, and Diamondbacks.
Colby Rasmus, Mets: The Mets need an upgrade in their outfield and like with Curtis Granderson last winter, the Mets overpay for Rasmus. Other possible suitors are the Orioles, Red Sox, Blue Jays, White Sox, Tigers, Twins, Astros, Rangers, Cubs, Reds, and Giants.
Jed Lowrie, Reds: Cincinnati needs an upgrade at shortstop and I believe they land Lowrie at a fair price. Don't rule out the Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Indians, Mets, Nationals, and Dodgers.
Jason Hammel, Rangers: Texas is the team that I feel signs him at a fair price and can use him as a fourth or fifth starter. Other suitors are the Orioles, Blue Jays, Red Sox, Yankees, Royals, White Sox, Twins, Astros, Angels, Mariners, Nationals, Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Diamondbacks, Giants, and Padres.
Asdurbal Cabrera, Athletics: This would be a move general manager Billy Beane would make to upgrade the middle infield. The Yankees, Orioles, Blue Jays, Mariners, Mets, Nationals, Braves, Reds, and Dodgers cannot be counted out.
Nick Markakis, Orioles: Markakis is more valuable to Baltimore than he would be to any other team, especially with his defense and his lead off hitting ability. He will return at a fair price. Don't rule out the Red Sox, Rays, Yankees, Blue Jays, Indians, Tigers, Royals, White Sox, Rangers, Mariners, Mets, Cubs, Reds, Padres, and Giants.
Adam LaRoche, Pirates: Pittsburgh would be wise to find an upgrade at first base and LaRoche can be the answer. Washington would be wise to let LaRoche walk so they can put Ryan Zimmerman at first base. Don't rule out the Orioles, White Sox, Tigers, Royals, Mariners, Angels, Marlins, and Padres.
Jake Peavy, Braves: Atlanta makes a lot of sense for Peavy. Above avarage/mid-level starters like Peavy would succeed with Atlanta. Many teams cannot be counted out such as the Red Sox, Yankees, Blue Jays, Tigers, Royals, White Sox, Twins, Indians, Rangers, Angels, Astros, Cubs, Cardinals, Padres, Diamondbacks and Giants.
Free Agents who missed the Top 25 with predictions
Mike Morse- Giants
Michael Cuddyer- Mariners
Alex Rios- Tigers
Edinson Volquez- Royals
Luke Gregerson- Cardinals
Torii Hunter- Tigers
Sergio Romo- Giants
Francisco Rodriguez- Brewers
Rafael Soriano- Tigers
Ryan Vogelsong- Padres
Aaron Harang- Diamondbacks
Nori Aoki- Rangers
Billy Butler- White Sox
Stephen Drew- Mets
Emilio Bonafacio- Nationals
Casey Janssen- Blue Jays
Pat Neshek- Cardinals
Brandon Morrow- Indians
Jason Grilli- Tigers
Brett Anderson- Astros
Josh Johnson- Cubs
Jung-ho Kang- Yankees
Kendrys Morales- Mariners
Joba Chamberlin- Mets
Rickie Weeks- Blue Jays
Chris Capuano- Giants
Gavin Floyd- Braves
Roberto Hernandez- Dodgers
Chris Young (pitcher)- Mariners
Chris Young (outfielder)- Signed a one-year contract with the Yankees.
Neal Cotts- Rangers
Burke Badenhop- Athletics
Zach Duke- Yankees
Chad Billingsley- Dodgers
Luke Hochevar- Rays
Geovany Soto- Red Sox
A.J. Pierzynski- Retires
AJ Burnett- Retires
Hiroki Kuroda- Retires
Monday, November 10, 2014
Friday, October 3, 2014
Grading the 2013 MLB Draft one year later
Here are my grades for the first ten rounds of the 2013 MLB Draft, one year later. I'm doing the grading based on what league level each player is on (either one of the levels in the minors or already in the majors), whether the player is even still within the organization in a standpoint of if the player was traded or if the player never signed with the team in the first place.
Round One
1. Houston Astros- Mark Appel, RHP, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: B-
2. Chicago Cubs- Kris Bryant, 3B, AAA (Iowa): Grade: A-
3. Colorado Rockies- Jon Gray, RHP, AA (Tulsa): Grade: B
4. Minnesota Twins- Kohl Stewart, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
5. Cleveland Indians- Clint Frazier, OF, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
6. Miami Marlins- Colin Moran, 3B, AA (Corpus Christi; traded to HOU): Grades: MIA: B-; HOU: B
7. Boston Red Sox- Trey Ball, LHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
8. Kansas City Royals- Hunter Dozier, SS/3B, AA (Northwest Arkansas): Grade: B-
9. Pittsburgh Pirates- Austin Meadows, OF, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: D
10. Toronto Blue Jays- Phillip Bickford, RHP, N/A: Grade: F
11. New York Mets- Dominic Smith, 1B, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
12. Seattle Mariners- DJ Peterson, 3B, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
13. San Diego Padres- Hunter Renfroe, OF, AA (San Antonio): Grade: B-
14. Pittsburgh Pirates- Reese McGuire, C, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
15. Arizona Diamondbacks- Braden Shipley, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: C+
16. Philadelphia Phillies- JP Crawford, SS, Advanced A (Clearwater): Grade: C
17. Chicago White Sox- Tim Anderson, SS, AA (Birmingham): Grade: C
18. Los Angeles Dodgers- Chris Anderson, RHP, Advanced A (Rancho): Grade: C+
19. St. Louis Cardinals- Marco Gonzales, LHP, MLB (Cardinals): Grade: A
20. Detroit Tigers- Jonathon Crawford, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
21. Tampa Bay Rays- Nick Ciuffo- C, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D-
22. Baltimore Orioles- Hunter Harvey- RHP, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C
23. Texas Rangers- Nick Gonzalez- RHP, AA (Frisco): Grade: B-
24. Oakland Athletics- Billy McKinney- OF, Advanced A (Daytona; traded to CHC): Grades: OAK: C+; CHC: C+
25. San Francisco Giants- Christian Arroyo- SS, Full A (Salem-Keizer): Grade: D+
26. New York Yankees- Eric Jagielo- 3B, Advanced A (Tampa): C-
27. Cincinnati Reds- Phillip Ervin- OF, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C-
28. St. Louis Cardinals- Rob Kaminsky, LHP, Full A (Peroia): Grade: C-
29. Tampa Bay Rays- Ryne Stanek, RHP, Advanced A (Gulf Coast): Grade: C-
30. Texas Rangers- Travis Demeritte, SS, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
31. Atlanta Braves- Jason Hursh, RHP, AA (Mississippi): Grade: B
32. New York Yankees- Aaron Judge, OF, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C
33. New York Yankees- Ian Clarkin, LHP, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C
Competitive Balance Round A
34. Kansas City Royals- Sean Manaea, LHP, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
35. Miami Marlins- Matt Krook, LHP, N/A: Grade: F
36. Arizona Diamondbacks- Aaron Blair, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: C+
37. Baltimore Orioles- Josh Hart, OF, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: D+
38. Cincinnati Reds- Michael Lorenzen, RHP, AA (Pensacola): Grade: B
39. Detroit Tigers- Corey Knebel, RHP, AAA (Round Rock; traded to TEX): Grades: DET: B+; TEX: A
Round Two
40. Houston Astros- Andrew Thurman, RHP, Full A (Quad Cities): Grade: C-
41. Chicago Cubs- Rob Zastryzny, LHP, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C+
42. Colorado Rockies- Ryan McMahon, 3B, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
43. Minnesota Twins- Ryan Eades, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
44. Miami Marlins- Trevor Williams, RHP, AA (Jacksonville): Grade: B-
45. Boston Red Sox- Teddy Stankiewicz, RHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
46. Kansas City Royals- Cody Reed, LHP, Full A (Lexington): Grade: C-
47. Toronto Blue Jays- Clinton Hollon, RHP, Rookie (Bluefield; DNP this year- TJ surgery): Grade: D
48. New York Mets- Andrew Church, RHP, Rookie (Kingsport): Grade: D
49. Seattle Mariners- Austin Wilson, OF, Full A (Clinton): Grade: D+
50. San Diego Padres- Dustin Peterson, SS/3B, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
51. Pittsburgh Pirates- Blake Taylor, LHP, Rookie (Kingsport; traded to NYM): Grades: PIT: D; NYM: D
52. Arizona Diamondbacks- Justin Williams, SS, Full A (South Bend): Grade: D+
53. Philadelphia Phillies- Andrew Knapp, C, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C
54. Milwaukee Brewers- Devin Williams, RHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D
55. Chicago White Sox- Tyler Danish, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salen): Grade: C
56. Los Angeles Dodgers- Tom Vindle, LHP, Advanced A (Rancho): Grade: C+
57. St. Louis Cardinals- Oscar Mercado, SS, Rookie (Johnson City): Grade: D
58. Detroit Tigers- Kevin Ziomek, LHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
59. Los Angeles Angels- Hunter Green, LHP, Rookie (AZL; DNP this year- back injury): Grade: D-
60. Tampa Bay Rays- Riley Unroe, SS, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D
61. Baltimore Orioles- Chance Sisco, C, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C-
62. Texas Rangers- Akeem Bostick, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
63. Oakland Athletics- Dillon Overton, LHP, Short A (Vermont): Grade: D
64. San Francisco Giants- Ryder Jones, 3B, Full A (Salem-Keizer): Grade: D+
65. Atlanta Braves- Victor Caratini, C, Full A (Kane County; traded to CHC): Grades: ATL: C-; CHC: C-
66. New York Yankees- Gosuke Katoh, 2B, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
67. Cincinnati Reds- Kevin Franklin, 3B, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D
68. Washington Nationals- Jake Johansen, RHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Competitive Balance Round B
69. San Diego Padres- Jordan Paroubeck, OF, Rookie (AZL): Grade: D-
70. Colorado Rockies- Alex Balog, RHP, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
71. Oakland Athletics- Chad Pinder, SS, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C+
72. Milwaukee Brewers- Tucker Neuhaus, SS, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D
73. Miami Marlins- Colby Suggs, RHP, Advanced A (Jupiter): Grade: C+
Round Three
74. Houston Astros- Kent Emanuel, LHP, Advanced A (Lancaster): Grade: C
75. Chicago Cubs- Jacob Hannemann, OF, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C
76. New York Mets- Ivan Wilson, OF, Rookie (Kingston): Grade: D
77. Colorado Rockies- Sam Moll, LHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
78. Minnesota Twins- Stuart Turner, Advanced A (Fort Meyers): Grade: C+
79. Cleveland Indians- Dace Kime, RHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
80. Miami Marlins- Ben Deluzio, SS, N/A: Grade: F
81. Boston Red Sox- Jon Denney, C, Rookie (GCL; DNP this year- arrested): Grade: D-
82. Kansas City Royals- Carter Hope, RHP, Rookie (Burlington): Grade: D
83. Toronto Blue Jays- Patrick Murphy, RHP, Rookie (GCL): Grade: D-
84. New York Mets- Casey Meisner, RHP, Short A (Brooklyn): Grade: D
85. Seattle Mariners- Tyler O'Neill, OF, Full A (Clinton): Grade: D+
86. San Diego Padres- Bryan Verbitsky, RHP, Short A (Eugene): Grade: C
87. Pittsburgh Pirates- JaCoby Jones, UTIL, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
88. Arizona Diamondbacks- Daniel Palka, 1B, Full A (South Bend): Grade: C-
89. Philadelphia Phillies- Cord Sandberg, OF, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: D
90. Milwaukee Brewers- Barrett Astin, RHP, Full A (Wisconsin; traded to CIN after season): Grades: MIL: C-; CIN: N/A
91. Chicago White Sox- Jacob May, OF, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C+
92. Los Angeles Dodgers- Brandon Dixon, 3B, Advanced A (Rancho Cucamonga): Grade C-
93. St. Louis Cardinals- Mike Mayers, RHP, AAA (Memphis): Grade: B
94. Detroit Tigers- Jeff Thompson, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
95. Los Angeles Angels- Keynan Middleton, RHP, Rookie (Orem): Grade: D
96. Philadelphia Phillies- Jan Hernandez, SS, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: D+
97. Tampa Bay Rays- Thomas Milone, OF, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D
98. Baltimore Orioles- Stephen Tarpley, LHP, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D
99. Texas Rangers- David Ledbetter, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
100. Oakland Athletics- Ryon Healy, 1B Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C+
101. San Francisco Giants- Chase Johnson, RHP, Full A (Augusta): Grade: C-
102. Atlanta Braves- Carlos Salazar, RHP, Rookie (Danville): Grade: D+
103. New York Yankees- Michael O'Neill, OF, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
104. Cincinnati Reds- Mark Armstrong, RHP, Rookie (AZL Reds): Grade: D-
105. Washington Nationals- Drew Ward, 3B, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Supplemental Round
106. Oakland Athletics- Chris Kohler, LHP, Rookie (AZL Athletics; DNP this year- injured): Grade: D-
Round Four
107. Houston Astros- Conrad Gregor, 1B, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: C+
108. Chicago Cubs- Tyler Skulina, RHP, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C
109. Colorado Rockies- Jordan Patterson, OF, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
110. Minnesota Twins- Stephen Gonsalves, LHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: D+
111. Cleveland Indians- Kyle Crockett, LHP, MLB (Indians): Grade: A+
112. Miami Marlins- KJ Woods, OF, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
113. Boston Red Sox- Myles Smith, RHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
114. Kansas City Royals- Zane Evans, C, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
115. Toronto Blue Jays- Evan Smith, LHP, Rookie (Bluefield): Grade: D-
116. New York Mets- LJ Mazzilli, 2B, AAA (Las Vegas): Grade: B
117. Seattle Mariners- Ryan Horstman, LHP, Advanced A (Clinton): Grade: C-
118. San Diego Padres- Mason Smith, OF, Rookie (AZL Padres): Grade: D-
119. Pittsburgh Pirates- Cody Dickson, LHP, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: D+
120. Arizona Diamondbacks- Matt McPhearson, OF, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D
121. Philadelphia Phillies- Jake Sweaney, C, Rookie (GCL Phillies): Grade: D-
122. Milwaukee Brewers- Taylor Williams, RHP, Advanced A (Brevard County): Grade: C
123. Chicago White Sox- Andrew Mitchell, RHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: C-
124. Los Angeles Dodgers- Cody Bellinger, 1B, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D+
125. St. Louis Cardinals- Mason Katz, 2B, Advanced A (Palm Beach): Grade: C
126. Detroit Tigers- Austin Kubitza, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
127. Los Angeles Angels- Elliot Morris, RHP, Advanced A (Lake Elsinore; traded to SD): Grades: LAA: C; SD: C+
128. Tampa Bay Rays- Kean Wong, 2B, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
129. Baltimore Orioles- Jonah Heim, C, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D
130. Texas Rangers- Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS, Full A (Spokane): Grade: D+
131. Oakland Athletics- Dylan Covey, RHP, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C
132. San Francisco Giants- Brian Ragira, 1B, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C+
133. Atlanta Braves- Tanner Murphy, C, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: D-
134. New York Yankees- Tyler Wade, SS, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
135. Cincinnati Reds- Ben Lively, RHP, AA (Pensacola): Grade: B-
136. Washington Nationals- Nick Pivetta, RHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Five
137. Houston Astros- Tony Kemp, 2B, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: B-
138. Chicago Cubs- Trey Masek, RHP, Short A (South Bend): Grade: D
139. Colorado Rockies- Blake Shouse, RHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
140. Minnesota Twins- Aaron Slegers, RHP, Advanced A (Fort Myers): Grade: C
141. Cleveland Indians- Sean Brady, LHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: D+
142. Miami Marlins- Chad Wallach, C, Full A (Greensboro): Grade: C
143. Boston Red Sox- Corey Littrell, RHP, Advanced A (Palm Beach; traded to STL): Grades: BOS: C+; STL: C+
144. Kansas City Royals- Amalani Fukofuka, OF, Rookie (Burlington): Grade: D-
145. Toronto Blue Jays- Daniel Lietz, LHP, Short A (Vancouver): Grade: D
146. New York Mets- Jared King, OF, Advanced A (St. Lucie): Grade: C-
147. Seattle Mariners- Jack Reinheimer, SS, Advanced A (High Desert): Grade: C
148. San Diego Padres- Josh Van Meter, SS, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
149. Pittsburgh Pirates- Trae Arbet, SS, Rookie (Bristol): Grade: D-
150. Arizona Diamondbacks- Jamie Westbrook, SS, Full A (South Bend): Grade: C-
151. Philadelphia Phillies- Ben Wetzler, LHP, N/A: Grade: F
152. Milwaukee Brewers- Josh Uhen, RHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D-
153. Chicago White Sox- Thad Lowry, RHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: C-
154. Los Angeles Dodgers- JD Underwood, RHP, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D-
155. St. Louis Cardinals- Ian McKinney, LHP, Short A (State College): Grade: D
156. Detroit Tigers- Buck Farmer, RHP, MLB (Tigers): Grade: A-
157. Los Angeles Angels- Kyle McGowin, RHP, AA (Arkansas): Grade: C-
158. Tampa Bay Rays- Johnny Field, Utility, Advanced A (Charlotte): Grade: C
159. Baltimore Orioles- Travis Seabrooke, LHP, Rookie (GCL Orioles; DNP this year- injured): Grade: D-
160. Texas Rangers- Joe Jackson, C, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
161. Oakland Athletics- Bobby Wahl, RHP, Advanced A (Stockton) Grade: C
162. San Francisco Giants- Daniel Slania, RHP, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
163. Atlanta Braves- Mikey Reynolds, SS, Full A (Rome): Grade: C-
164. New York Yankees- David Palladino, RHP, Short A (Staten Island): Grade: D
165. Cincinnati Reds- Cory Thompson, SS, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D-
166. Washington Nationals- Austin Voth, RHP, AA (Harrisburg): Grade: C+
Round Six
167. Houston Astros- Jacob Nottingham, C, Rookie (Greenville): Grade: D-
168. Chicago Cubs- Scott Frazier, RHP, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D
169. Colorado Rockies- Dom Nunez, 3B/C, Rookie (Grand Junction): Grade: D-
170. Minnesota Twins- Brian Navarreto, C, Rookie (Elizabethon): Grade: D-
171. Cleveland Indians- Casey Shane, RHP, Short A (Mahoning Valley): Grade: D
172. Miami Marlins- Ryan Aper, OF, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
173. Boston Red Sox- Jordon Austin, OF, Rookie (GCL Red Sox): Grade: D-
174. Kansas City Royals- Luke Farrell, RHP, AA (Northwest Arkansas): Grade: C+
175. Toronto Blue Jays- Matt Boyd, LHP, Advanced A (Dunedin): Grade: B-
176. New York Mets- Champ Stuart, OF, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
177. Seattle Mariners- Corey Simpson, OF, Short A (Everett): Grade: C
178. San Diego Padres- Trevor Gott, RHP, Advanced A (Arkansas; traded to LAA): Grades: SD: B; LAA: B-
179. Pittsburgh Pirates- Adam Frazier, SS, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C+
180. Arizona Diamondbacks- Colin Bray, OF, Full A (Kane County): Grade: C-
181. Philadelphia Phillies- Jason Monda, OF, N/A: Grade: F
182. Milwaukee Brewers- Garrett Cooper, 1B, Advanced A (Brevard County): Grade: C-
183. Chicago White Sox- James Dykstra, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C
184. Los Angeles Dodgers- Jacob Rhame, RHP, Full A (Great Lakes): Grade: C-
185. St. Louis Cardinals- Jimmy Reed, LHP, Advanced A (Palm Beach): Grade: C+
186. Detroit Tigers- Calvin Drummond, RHP, Advanced A (Lakeland): Grade: C+
187. Los Angeles Angels- Harrison Cooney, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
188. Tampa Bay Rays- Stephen Woods, RHP, N/A: Grade: F
189. Baltimore Orioles- Alex Murphy, C, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D+
190. Texas Rangers- Sam Wolff, RHP, Advanced A (High Deserts): Grade: C+
191. Oakland Athletics- Kyle Finnegan, RHP, AA (Midland): Grade: C+
192. San Francisco Giants- Nick Vander Tuig, RHP, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C-
193. Atlanta Braves- Steve Janes, RHP, Full A (Rome): Grade: C-
194. New York Yankees- John Murphy, SS, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
195. Cincinnati Reds- Zack Weiss, RHP, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C-
196. Washington Nationals- Cody Gunter, 3B, Short A (Auburn): Grade: D
Round Seven
197. Houston Astros- James Ramsay, OF, Advanced A (Lancaster): Grade: C
198. Chicago Cubs- David Garner, RHP, Full A (South Bend): Grade: D+
199. Colorado Rockies- Konner Wade, RHP, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
200. Minnesota Twins- Brian Gilbert, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C
201. Cleveland Indians- Kenny Matthews, LHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: D+
202. Miami Marlins- Justin Bohn, SS, Advanced A (Jupiter): Grade: C
203. Boston Red Sox- Mike Adams, LHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
204. Kansas City Royals- Kyle Bartsch, LHP, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
205. Toronto Blue Jays- Conner Greene, RHP, Rookie (Bluefield): Grade: D-
206. New York Mets- Matthew Oberste, 1B, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
207. Seattle Mariners- Tyler Olson, LHP, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
208. San Diego Padres- Jake Bauers, 1B, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
209. Pittsburgh Pirates- Buddy Borden, RHP, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
210. Arizona Diamondbacks- Daniel Gibson, LHP, Advanced A (Visala): Grade: C
211. Philadelphia Phillies- Trey Williams, 3B, Rookie (GCL Phillies): Grade: D-
212. Milwaukee Brewers- Omar Garcia, OF, Full A (Wisconsin): Grade: C-
213. Chicago White Sox- Trey Michalczewski, 3B, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C
214. Los Angeles Dodgers- Brandon Trinkwon, SS, Full A (Great Lakes): Grade: C-
215. St. Louis Cardinals- Chris Rivera, SS, Rookie (Johnson City): Grade: D
216. Detroit Tigers- Connor Harrell, OF, Advanced A (Lakeland): Grade: C+
217. Los Angeles Angels- Garrett Nuss, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
218. Tampa Bay Rays- Ty Young, 3B, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
219. Baltimore Orioles- Drew Dosch, 3B, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C-
220. Texas Rangers- Nick Gardewine, RHP, Short A (Spokane): Grade: D
221. Oakland Athletics- Dustin Driver, RHP, Rookie (AZL Atheltics; DNP this year): Grade: D-
222. San Francisco Giants- Brandon Bednar, SS, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C
223. Atlanta Braves- Ian Stiffler, RHP, Rookie (Danville): Grade: D-
224. New York Yankees- Nick Rumbelow, RHP, AAA (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre): Grade: B-
225. Cincinnati Reds- Tyler Mahle, RHP, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D-
226. Washington Nationals- James Yezzo, 1B, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Eight
227. Houston Astros- Jason Martin, OF, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
228. Chicago Cubs- Sam Wilson, LHP, Short A (Eugene): Grade: D
229. Colorado Rockies- Terry McClure, OF, Rookie (Grand Junction): Grade: D-
230. Minnesota Twins- Dustin DeMuth, 3B, N/A: Grade: F
231. Cleveland Indians- Trevor Frank, RHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
232. Miami Marlins- Iramis Olivencia, 2B, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
233. Boston Red Sox- Forrsett Allday, OF, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
234. Kansas City Royals- Cody Stubbs, 1B, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
235. Toronto Blue Jays- Kendall Graveman, RHP, MLB (Blue Jays): Grade: B
236. New York Mets- Ricky Knapp, RHP, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
237. Seattle Mariners- Tyler Smith, SS, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
238. San Diego Padres- Adrian De Forta, RHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D+
239. Pittsburgh Pirates- Neil Kozikowski, RHP, Rookie (GCL Pirates): Grade: D-
240. Arizona Diamondbacks- Brad Keller, RHP, Short A (Hillsboro): Grade: D
241. Philadelphia Phillies- Justin Parr, OF, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: C-
242. Milwaukee Brewers- Brandon Diaz, OF, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D-
243. Chicago White Sox- Chris Freudenberg, LHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: D+
244. Los Angeles Dodgers- Kyle Farmer, C, Advanced A (Rancho-Kokamonga): Grade: C
245. St. Louis Cardinals- Andrew Pierce, RHP, Short A (State College; DNP this year): Grade: D-
246. Detroit Tigers- Zac Reininger, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
247. Los Angeles Angels- Nate Smith, LHP, AA (Arkansas): Grade: B-
248. Tampa Bay Rays- Roel Ramirez, RHP, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D-
249. Baltimore Orioles- Trey Mancini, 1B, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
250. Texas Rangers- Evan Van Hoosier, 2B, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
251. Oakland Athletics- Tyler Marincov, OF, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C
252. San Francisco Giants- Tyler Horan, OF, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
253. Atlanta Braves- Kyle Wren, OF, AA (Huntsville; traded to MIL): Grades: ATL: B-; MIL: B
254. New York Yankees- Brandon Thomas, OF, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
255. Cincinnati Reds- Scott Brattvet, RHP, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D+
256. Washington Nationals- David Napoli, LHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Nine
257. Houston Astros- Brian Holberton, C, Full A (Quad Cities): Grade: C-
258. Chicago Cubs- Charcer Burks, OF, Short A (Eugene): Grade: D
259. Colorado Rockies- Patrick Valaika, SS, Advanced A (Modesto): Grade: C
260. Minnesota Twins- Mitch Garver, C, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
261. Cleveland Indians- Thomas Pannone, LHP, Rookie (AZL Indians): Grade: D-
262. Miami Marlins- Aaron Blanton, SS, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D+
263. Boston Red Sox- Kyle Martin, RHP, Advanced A (Salem): Grade: C+
264. Kansas City Royals- Daniel Rockett, OF, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
265. Toronto Blue Jays- Chad Girodo, LHP, Advanced A (Dunedin): Grade: C+
266. New York Mets- Patrick Biondi, OF, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
267. Seattle Mariners- Jacob Zokan, LHP, Advanced A (Bakersfield): Grade: C-
268. San Diego Padres- Adam Cimber, RHP, Advanced A (Lake Elsinmore): Grade: C+
269. Pittsburgh Pirates- Chad Khul, RHP, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C+
270. Arizona Diamondbacks- Grant Nelson, C, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D+
271. Philadelphia Phillies- Shane Martin, RHP, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C-
272. Milwaukee Brewers- Tyler Linehan, LHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D+
273. Chicago White Sox- Nick Blount, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C-
274. Los Angeles Dodgers- Henry Yates, OF, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D-
275. St. Louis Cardinals- Nick Petree, RHP, AA (Springfield): Grade: C+
276. Detroit Tigers- Will LaMarche, RHP, Short A (Connecticut): Grade: D+
277. Los Angeles Angels- Stephen McGee, C, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
278. Tampa Bay Rays- Austin Pruitt, RHP, Advanced A (Charlotte): Grade: C+
279. Baltimore Orioles- Mitch Horacek, LHP, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
280. Texas Rangers- Jose Samayoa, RHP, Rookie (AZL Rangers; DNP this year): Grade: D-
281. Oakland Athletics- Matt Stalcup, LHP, Full A (Beloit): Grade: C-
282. San Francisco Giants- Don Snelten, LHP, Full A (Augusta): Grade: D+
283. Atlanta Braves- Dylan Manwaring, 3B, Rookie (GCL Braves): Grade: D-
284. New York Yankees- Conner Kendrick, LHP, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C+
285. Cincinnati Reds- Chad Jones, LHP, Rookie (AZL Reds; DNP this year): Grade: D-
286. Washington Nationals- Jake Joyce, RHP, Short A (Auburn): Grade: D
Round Ten
287. Houston Astros- Austin Nicely, LHP, Rookie (Greeneville): Grade: D-
288. Chicago Cubs- Zack Goldey, RHP, Advanced A (Myrtle Beach): Grade: C
289. Colorado Rockies- Michael Tauchman, OF, Advanced A (Modesto): Grade: C
290. Minnesota Twins- C.K. Irby, RHP, Rookie (Elizabethon): Grade: D-
291. Cleveland Indians- Ross Kivett, 2B, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: D+
292. Miami Marlins- Carlos Lopez, 1B, Full A (Greensboro): Grade: C-
293. Boston Red Sox- Taylor Grover, RHP, Advanced A (Salem): Grade: C
294. Kansas City Royals- Alex Newman, OF, Full A (Lexington): Grade: D+
295. Toronto Blue Jays- Garrett Custons, C, Rookie (Bluefield; DNP this year): Grade: D-
296. New York Mets- Luis Guillorme, SS, Rookie (Kingsport): Grade: D+
297. Seattle Mariners- Emilio Pagan, RHP, Full A (Clinton): Grade: C-
298. San Diego Padres- Justin Livengood, RHP, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: D+
299. Pittsburgh Pirates- Shane Carl, RHP, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C
300. Arizona Diamondbacks- Jimmy Sherfy, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: B-
301. Philadelphia Phillies- Jon Prosinski, RHP, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C
302. Milwaukee Brewers- Michael Ratterree, OF, Full A (Wisconsin): Grade: C+
303. Chicago White Sox- Brad Goldberg, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C+
304. Los Angeles Dodgers- Nick Keener, RHP, Rookie (AZL Dodgers; DNP this year): Grade: D-
305. St. Louis Cardinals- Malik Collymore, SS, Rookie (GCL Cardinals): Grade: D-
306. Detroit Tigers- Kasey Coffman, OF, Short A (Connecticut): Grade: D+
307. Los Angeles Angels- Grant Gordon, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C
308. Tampa Bay Rays- Aaron Griffin, RHP, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
309. Baltimore Orioles- Austin Wynns, C, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
310. Texas Rangers- Cole Wiper, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
311. Oakland Athletics- Jerad Grundy, LHP, Short A (Vermont): Grade: D+
312. San Francisco Giants- Tyler Rogers, RHP, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
313. Atlanta Braves- Ian Hagenmiller, 3B, Rookie (GCL Braves): Grade: D-
314. New York Yankees- Tyler Webb, LHP, AAA (Scranton-Wilkes Barre): Grade: B
315. Cincinnati Reds- Daniel Wright, RHP, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C
316. Washington Nationals- Brennan Middleton, SS, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round One
1. Houston Astros- Mark Appel, RHP, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: B-
2. Chicago Cubs- Kris Bryant, 3B, AAA (Iowa): Grade: A-
3. Colorado Rockies- Jon Gray, RHP, AA (Tulsa): Grade: B
4. Minnesota Twins- Kohl Stewart, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
5. Cleveland Indians- Clint Frazier, OF, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
6. Miami Marlins- Colin Moran, 3B, AA (Corpus Christi; traded to HOU): Grades: MIA: B-; HOU: B
7. Boston Red Sox- Trey Ball, LHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
8. Kansas City Royals- Hunter Dozier, SS/3B, AA (Northwest Arkansas): Grade: B-
9. Pittsburgh Pirates- Austin Meadows, OF, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: D
10. Toronto Blue Jays- Phillip Bickford, RHP, N/A: Grade: F
11. New York Mets- Dominic Smith, 1B, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
12. Seattle Mariners- DJ Peterson, 3B, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
13. San Diego Padres- Hunter Renfroe, OF, AA (San Antonio): Grade: B-
14. Pittsburgh Pirates- Reese McGuire, C, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
15. Arizona Diamondbacks- Braden Shipley, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: C+
16. Philadelphia Phillies- JP Crawford, SS, Advanced A (Clearwater): Grade: C
17. Chicago White Sox- Tim Anderson, SS, AA (Birmingham): Grade: C
18. Los Angeles Dodgers- Chris Anderson, RHP, Advanced A (Rancho): Grade: C+
19. St. Louis Cardinals- Marco Gonzales, LHP, MLB (Cardinals): Grade: A
20. Detroit Tigers- Jonathon Crawford, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
21. Tampa Bay Rays- Nick Ciuffo- C, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D-
22. Baltimore Orioles- Hunter Harvey- RHP, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C
23. Texas Rangers- Nick Gonzalez- RHP, AA (Frisco): Grade: B-
24. Oakland Athletics- Billy McKinney- OF, Advanced A (Daytona; traded to CHC): Grades: OAK: C+; CHC: C+
25. San Francisco Giants- Christian Arroyo- SS, Full A (Salem-Keizer): Grade: D+
26. New York Yankees- Eric Jagielo- 3B, Advanced A (Tampa): C-
27. Cincinnati Reds- Phillip Ervin- OF, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C-
28. St. Louis Cardinals- Rob Kaminsky, LHP, Full A (Peroia): Grade: C-
29. Tampa Bay Rays- Ryne Stanek, RHP, Advanced A (Gulf Coast): Grade: C-
30. Texas Rangers- Travis Demeritte, SS, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
31. Atlanta Braves- Jason Hursh, RHP, AA (Mississippi): Grade: B
32. New York Yankees- Aaron Judge, OF, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C
33. New York Yankees- Ian Clarkin, LHP, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C
Competitive Balance Round A
34. Kansas City Royals- Sean Manaea, LHP, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
35. Miami Marlins- Matt Krook, LHP, N/A: Grade: F
36. Arizona Diamondbacks- Aaron Blair, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: C+
37. Baltimore Orioles- Josh Hart, OF, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: D+
38. Cincinnati Reds- Michael Lorenzen, RHP, AA (Pensacola): Grade: B
39. Detroit Tigers- Corey Knebel, RHP, AAA (Round Rock; traded to TEX): Grades: DET: B+; TEX: A
Round Two
40. Houston Astros- Andrew Thurman, RHP, Full A (Quad Cities): Grade: C-
41. Chicago Cubs- Rob Zastryzny, LHP, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C+
42. Colorado Rockies- Ryan McMahon, 3B, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
43. Minnesota Twins- Ryan Eades, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
44. Miami Marlins- Trevor Williams, RHP, AA (Jacksonville): Grade: B-
45. Boston Red Sox- Teddy Stankiewicz, RHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
46. Kansas City Royals- Cody Reed, LHP, Full A (Lexington): Grade: C-
47. Toronto Blue Jays- Clinton Hollon, RHP, Rookie (Bluefield; DNP this year- TJ surgery): Grade: D
48. New York Mets- Andrew Church, RHP, Rookie (Kingsport): Grade: D
49. Seattle Mariners- Austin Wilson, OF, Full A (Clinton): Grade: D+
50. San Diego Padres- Dustin Peterson, SS/3B, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
51. Pittsburgh Pirates- Blake Taylor, LHP, Rookie (Kingsport; traded to NYM): Grades: PIT: D; NYM: D
52. Arizona Diamondbacks- Justin Williams, SS, Full A (South Bend): Grade: D+
53. Philadelphia Phillies- Andrew Knapp, C, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C
54. Milwaukee Brewers- Devin Williams, RHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D
55. Chicago White Sox- Tyler Danish, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salen): Grade: C
56. Los Angeles Dodgers- Tom Vindle, LHP, Advanced A (Rancho): Grade: C+
57. St. Louis Cardinals- Oscar Mercado, SS, Rookie (Johnson City): Grade: D
58. Detroit Tigers- Kevin Ziomek, LHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
59. Los Angeles Angels- Hunter Green, LHP, Rookie (AZL; DNP this year- back injury): Grade: D-
60. Tampa Bay Rays- Riley Unroe, SS, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D
61. Baltimore Orioles- Chance Sisco, C, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C-
62. Texas Rangers- Akeem Bostick, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
63. Oakland Athletics- Dillon Overton, LHP, Short A (Vermont): Grade: D
64. San Francisco Giants- Ryder Jones, 3B, Full A (Salem-Keizer): Grade: D+
65. Atlanta Braves- Victor Caratini, C, Full A (Kane County; traded to CHC): Grades: ATL: C-; CHC: C-
66. New York Yankees- Gosuke Katoh, 2B, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
67. Cincinnati Reds- Kevin Franklin, 3B, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D
68. Washington Nationals- Jake Johansen, RHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Competitive Balance Round B
69. San Diego Padres- Jordan Paroubeck, OF, Rookie (AZL): Grade: D-
70. Colorado Rockies- Alex Balog, RHP, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
71. Oakland Athletics- Chad Pinder, SS, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C+
72. Milwaukee Brewers- Tucker Neuhaus, SS, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D
73. Miami Marlins- Colby Suggs, RHP, Advanced A (Jupiter): Grade: C+
Round Three
74. Houston Astros- Kent Emanuel, LHP, Advanced A (Lancaster): Grade: C
75. Chicago Cubs- Jacob Hannemann, OF, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C
76. New York Mets- Ivan Wilson, OF, Rookie (Kingston): Grade: D
77. Colorado Rockies- Sam Moll, LHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
78. Minnesota Twins- Stuart Turner, Advanced A (Fort Meyers): Grade: C+
79. Cleveland Indians- Dace Kime, RHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
80. Miami Marlins- Ben Deluzio, SS, N/A: Grade: F
81. Boston Red Sox- Jon Denney, C, Rookie (GCL; DNP this year- arrested): Grade: D-
82. Kansas City Royals- Carter Hope, RHP, Rookie (Burlington): Grade: D
83. Toronto Blue Jays- Patrick Murphy, RHP, Rookie (GCL): Grade: D-
84. New York Mets- Casey Meisner, RHP, Short A (Brooklyn): Grade: D
85. Seattle Mariners- Tyler O'Neill, OF, Full A (Clinton): Grade: D+
86. San Diego Padres- Bryan Verbitsky, RHP, Short A (Eugene): Grade: C
87. Pittsburgh Pirates- JaCoby Jones, UTIL, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
88. Arizona Diamondbacks- Daniel Palka, 1B, Full A (South Bend): Grade: C-
89. Philadelphia Phillies- Cord Sandberg, OF, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: D
90. Milwaukee Brewers- Barrett Astin, RHP, Full A (Wisconsin; traded to CIN after season): Grades: MIL: C-; CIN: N/A
91. Chicago White Sox- Jacob May, OF, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C+
92. Los Angeles Dodgers- Brandon Dixon, 3B, Advanced A (Rancho Cucamonga): Grade C-
93. St. Louis Cardinals- Mike Mayers, RHP, AAA (Memphis): Grade: B
94. Detroit Tigers- Jeff Thompson, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
95. Los Angeles Angels- Keynan Middleton, RHP, Rookie (Orem): Grade: D
96. Philadelphia Phillies- Jan Hernandez, SS, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: D+
97. Tampa Bay Rays- Thomas Milone, OF, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D
98. Baltimore Orioles- Stephen Tarpley, LHP, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D
99. Texas Rangers- David Ledbetter, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
100. Oakland Athletics- Ryon Healy, 1B Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C+
101. San Francisco Giants- Chase Johnson, RHP, Full A (Augusta): Grade: C-
102. Atlanta Braves- Carlos Salazar, RHP, Rookie (Danville): Grade: D+
103. New York Yankees- Michael O'Neill, OF, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
104. Cincinnati Reds- Mark Armstrong, RHP, Rookie (AZL Reds): Grade: D-
105. Washington Nationals- Drew Ward, 3B, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Supplemental Round
106. Oakland Athletics- Chris Kohler, LHP, Rookie (AZL Athletics; DNP this year- injured): Grade: D-
Round Four
107. Houston Astros- Conrad Gregor, 1B, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: C+
108. Chicago Cubs- Tyler Skulina, RHP, Advanced A (Daytona): Grade: C
109. Colorado Rockies- Jordan Patterson, OF, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
110. Minnesota Twins- Stephen Gonsalves, LHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: D+
111. Cleveland Indians- Kyle Crockett, LHP, MLB (Indians): Grade: A+
112. Miami Marlins- KJ Woods, OF, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
113. Boston Red Sox- Myles Smith, RHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
114. Kansas City Royals- Zane Evans, C, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
115. Toronto Blue Jays- Evan Smith, LHP, Rookie (Bluefield): Grade: D-
116. New York Mets- LJ Mazzilli, 2B, AAA (Las Vegas): Grade: B
117. Seattle Mariners- Ryan Horstman, LHP, Advanced A (Clinton): Grade: C-
118. San Diego Padres- Mason Smith, OF, Rookie (AZL Padres): Grade: D-
119. Pittsburgh Pirates- Cody Dickson, LHP, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: D+
120. Arizona Diamondbacks- Matt McPhearson, OF, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D
121. Philadelphia Phillies- Jake Sweaney, C, Rookie (GCL Phillies): Grade: D-
122. Milwaukee Brewers- Taylor Williams, RHP, Advanced A (Brevard County): Grade: C
123. Chicago White Sox- Andrew Mitchell, RHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: C-
124. Los Angeles Dodgers- Cody Bellinger, 1B, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D+
125. St. Louis Cardinals- Mason Katz, 2B, Advanced A (Palm Beach): Grade: C
126. Detroit Tigers- Austin Kubitza, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
127. Los Angeles Angels- Elliot Morris, RHP, Advanced A (Lake Elsinore; traded to SD): Grades: LAA: C; SD: C+
128. Tampa Bay Rays- Kean Wong, 2B, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
129. Baltimore Orioles- Jonah Heim, C, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D
130. Texas Rangers- Isiah Kiner-Falefa, SS, Full A (Spokane): Grade: D+
131. Oakland Athletics- Dylan Covey, RHP, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C
132. San Francisco Giants- Brian Ragira, 1B, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C+
133. Atlanta Braves- Tanner Murphy, C, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: D-
134. New York Yankees- Tyler Wade, SS, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
135. Cincinnati Reds- Ben Lively, RHP, AA (Pensacola): Grade: B-
136. Washington Nationals- Nick Pivetta, RHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Five
137. Houston Astros- Tony Kemp, 2B, AA (Corpus Christi): Grade: B-
138. Chicago Cubs- Trey Masek, RHP, Short A (South Bend): Grade: D
139. Colorado Rockies- Blake Shouse, RHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
140. Minnesota Twins- Aaron Slegers, RHP, Advanced A (Fort Myers): Grade: C
141. Cleveland Indians- Sean Brady, LHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: D+
142. Miami Marlins- Chad Wallach, C, Full A (Greensboro): Grade: C
143. Boston Red Sox- Corey Littrell, RHP, Advanced A (Palm Beach; traded to STL): Grades: BOS: C+; STL: C+
144. Kansas City Royals- Amalani Fukofuka, OF, Rookie (Burlington): Grade: D-
145. Toronto Blue Jays- Daniel Lietz, LHP, Short A (Vancouver): Grade: D
146. New York Mets- Jared King, OF, Advanced A (St. Lucie): Grade: C-
147. Seattle Mariners- Jack Reinheimer, SS, Advanced A (High Desert): Grade: C
148. San Diego Padres- Josh Van Meter, SS, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
149. Pittsburgh Pirates- Trae Arbet, SS, Rookie (Bristol): Grade: D-
150. Arizona Diamondbacks- Jamie Westbrook, SS, Full A (South Bend): Grade: C-
151. Philadelphia Phillies- Ben Wetzler, LHP, N/A: Grade: F
152. Milwaukee Brewers- Josh Uhen, RHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D-
153. Chicago White Sox- Thad Lowry, RHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: C-
154. Los Angeles Dodgers- JD Underwood, RHP, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D-
155. St. Louis Cardinals- Ian McKinney, LHP, Short A (State College): Grade: D
156. Detroit Tigers- Buck Farmer, RHP, MLB (Tigers): Grade: A-
157. Los Angeles Angels- Kyle McGowin, RHP, AA (Arkansas): Grade: C-
158. Tampa Bay Rays- Johnny Field, Utility, Advanced A (Charlotte): Grade: C
159. Baltimore Orioles- Travis Seabrooke, LHP, Rookie (GCL Orioles; DNP this year- injured): Grade: D-
160. Texas Rangers- Joe Jackson, C, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
161. Oakland Athletics- Bobby Wahl, RHP, Advanced A (Stockton) Grade: C
162. San Francisco Giants- Daniel Slania, RHP, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
163. Atlanta Braves- Mikey Reynolds, SS, Full A (Rome): Grade: C-
164. New York Yankees- David Palladino, RHP, Short A (Staten Island): Grade: D
165. Cincinnati Reds- Cory Thompson, SS, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D-
166. Washington Nationals- Austin Voth, RHP, AA (Harrisburg): Grade: C+
Round Six
167. Houston Astros- Jacob Nottingham, C, Rookie (Greenville): Grade: D-
168. Chicago Cubs- Scott Frazier, RHP, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D
169. Colorado Rockies- Dom Nunez, 3B/C, Rookie (Grand Junction): Grade: D-
170. Minnesota Twins- Brian Navarreto, C, Rookie (Elizabethon): Grade: D-
171. Cleveland Indians- Casey Shane, RHP, Short A (Mahoning Valley): Grade: D
172. Miami Marlins- Ryan Aper, OF, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
173. Boston Red Sox- Jordon Austin, OF, Rookie (GCL Red Sox): Grade: D-
174. Kansas City Royals- Luke Farrell, RHP, AA (Northwest Arkansas): Grade: C+
175. Toronto Blue Jays- Matt Boyd, LHP, Advanced A (Dunedin): Grade: B-
176. New York Mets- Champ Stuart, OF, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
177. Seattle Mariners- Corey Simpson, OF, Short A (Everett): Grade: C
178. San Diego Padres- Trevor Gott, RHP, Advanced A (Arkansas; traded to LAA): Grades: SD: B; LAA: B-
179. Pittsburgh Pirates- Adam Frazier, SS, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C+
180. Arizona Diamondbacks- Colin Bray, OF, Full A (Kane County): Grade: C-
181. Philadelphia Phillies- Jason Monda, OF, N/A: Grade: F
182. Milwaukee Brewers- Garrett Cooper, 1B, Advanced A (Brevard County): Grade: C-
183. Chicago White Sox- James Dykstra, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C
184. Los Angeles Dodgers- Jacob Rhame, RHP, Full A (Great Lakes): Grade: C-
185. St. Louis Cardinals- Jimmy Reed, LHP, Advanced A (Palm Beach): Grade: C+
186. Detroit Tigers- Calvin Drummond, RHP, Advanced A (Lakeland): Grade: C+
187. Los Angeles Angels- Harrison Cooney, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
188. Tampa Bay Rays- Stephen Woods, RHP, N/A: Grade: F
189. Baltimore Orioles- Alex Murphy, C, Short A (Aberdeen): Grade: D+
190. Texas Rangers- Sam Wolff, RHP, Advanced A (High Deserts): Grade: C+
191. Oakland Athletics- Kyle Finnegan, RHP, AA (Midland): Grade: C+
192. San Francisco Giants- Nick Vander Tuig, RHP, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C-
193. Atlanta Braves- Steve Janes, RHP, Full A (Rome): Grade: C-
194. New York Yankees- John Murphy, SS, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
195. Cincinnati Reds- Zack Weiss, RHP, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C-
196. Washington Nationals- Cody Gunter, 3B, Short A (Auburn): Grade: D
Round Seven
197. Houston Astros- James Ramsay, OF, Advanced A (Lancaster): Grade: C
198. Chicago Cubs- David Garner, RHP, Full A (South Bend): Grade: D+
199. Colorado Rockies- Konner Wade, RHP, Full A (Asheville): Grade: C-
200. Minnesota Twins- Brian Gilbert, RHP, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C
201. Cleveland Indians- Kenny Matthews, LHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: D+
202. Miami Marlins- Justin Bohn, SS, Advanced A (Jupiter): Grade: C
203. Boston Red Sox- Mike Adams, LHP, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
204. Kansas City Royals- Kyle Bartsch, LHP, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
205. Toronto Blue Jays- Conner Greene, RHP, Rookie (Bluefield): Grade: D-
206. New York Mets- Matthew Oberste, 1B, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
207. Seattle Mariners- Tyler Olson, LHP, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
208. San Diego Padres- Jake Bauers, 1B, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: C-
209. Pittsburgh Pirates- Buddy Borden, RHP, Full A (West Virginia): Grade: C-
210. Arizona Diamondbacks- Daniel Gibson, LHP, Advanced A (Visala): Grade: C
211. Philadelphia Phillies- Trey Williams, 3B, Rookie (GCL Phillies): Grade: D-
212. Milwaukee Brewers- Omar Garcia, OF, Full A (Wisconsin): Grade: C-
213. Chicago White Sox- Trey Michalczewski, 3B, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C
214. Los Angeles Dodgers- Brandon Trinkwon, SS, Full A (Great Lakes): Grade: C-
215. St. Louis Cardinals- Chris Rivera, SS, Rookie (Johnson City): Grade: D
216. Detroit Tigers- Connor Harrell, OF, Advanced A (Lakeland): Grade: C+
217. Los Angeles Angels- Garrett Nuss, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
218. Tampa Bay Rays- Ty Young, 3B, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
219. Baltimore Orioles- Drew Dosch, 3B, Full A (Delmarva): Grade: C-
220. Texas Rangers- Nick Gardewine, RHP, Short A (Spokane): Grade: D
221. Oakland Athletics- Dustin Driver, RHP, Rookie (AZL Atheltics; DNP this year): Grade: D-
222. San Francisco Giants- Brandon Bednar, SS, Advanced A (San Jose): Grade: C
223. Atlanta Braves- Ian Stiffler, RHP, Rookie (Danville): Grade: D-
224. New York Yankees- Nick Rumbelow, RHP, AAA (Scranton/Wilkes-Barre): Grade: B-
225. Cincinnati Reds- Tyler Mahle, RHP, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D-
226. Washington Nationals- James Yezzo, 1B, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Eight
227. Houston Astros- Jason Martin, OF, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D
228. Chicago Cubs- Sam Wilson, LHP, Short A (Eugene): Grade: D
229. Colorado Rockies- Terry McClure, OF, Rookie (Grand Junction): Grade: D-
230. Minnesota Twins- Dustin DeMuth, 3B, N/A: Grade: F
231. Cleveland Indians- Trevor Frank, RHP, Full A (Lake County): Grade: C-
232. Miami Marlins- Iramis Olivencia, 2B, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D
233. Boston Red Sox- Forrsett Allday, OF, Full A (Greenville): Grade: C-
234. Kansas City Royals- Cody Stubbs, 1B, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
235. Toronto Blue Jays- Kendall Graveman, RHP, MLB (Blue Jays): Grade: B
236. New York Mets- Ricky Knapp, RHP, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
237. Seattle Mariners- Tyler Smith, SS, AA (Jackson): Grade: B-
238. San Diego Padres- Adrian De Forta, RHP, Short A (Tri-City): Grade: D+
239. Pittsburgh Pirates- Neil Kozikowski, RHP, Rookie (GCL Pirates): Grade: D-
240. Arizona Diamondbacks- Brad Keller, RHP, Short A (Hillsboro): Grade: D
241. Philadelphia Phillies- Justin Parr, OF, Short A (Williamsport): Grade: C-
242. Milwaukee Brewers- Brandon Diaz, OF, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D-
243. Chicago White Sox- Chris Freudenberg, LHP, Full A (Kannapolis): Grade: D+
244. Los Angeles Dodgers- Kyle Farmer, C, Advanced A (Rancho-Kokamonga): Grade: C
245. St. Louis Cardinals- Andrew Pierce, RHP, Short A (State College; DNP this year): Grade: D-
246. Detroit Tigers- Zac Reininger, RHP, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: C-
247. Los Angeles Angels- Nate Smith, LHP, AA (Arkansas): Grade: B-
248. Tampa Bay Rays- Roel Ramirez, RHP, Rookie (Princeton): Grade: D-
249. Baltimore Orioles- Trey Mancini, 1B, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
250. Texas Rangers- Evan Van Hoosier, 2B, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
251. Oakland Athletics- Tyler Marincov, OF, Advanced A (Stockton): Grade: C
252. San Francisco Giants- Tyler Horan, OF, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
253. Atlanta Braves- Kyle Wren, OF, AA (Huntsville; traded to MIL): Grades: ATL: B-; MIL: B
254. New York Yankees- Brandon Thomas, OF, Full A (Charleston): Grade: C-
255. Cincinnati Reds- Scott Brattvet, RHP, Rookie (Billings): Grade: D+
256. Washington Nationals- David Napoli, LHP, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Round Nine
257. Houston Astros- Brian Holberton, C, Full A (Quad Cities): Grade: C-
258. Chicago Cubs- Charcer Burks, OF, Short A (Eugene): Grade: D
259. Colorado Rockies- Patrick Valaika, SS, Advanced A (Modesto): Grade: C
260. Minnesota Twins- Mitch Garver, C, Full A (Cedar Rapids): Grade: C-
261. Cleveland Indians- Thomas Pannone, LHP, Rookie (AZL Indians): Grade: D-
262. Miami Marlins- Aaron Blanton, SS, Short A (Batavia): Grade: D+
263. Boston Red Sox- Kyle Martin, RHP, Advanced A (Salem): Grade: C+
264. Kansas City Royals- Daniel Rockett, OF, Advanced A (Wilmington): Grade: C+
265. Toronto Blue Jays- Chad Girodo, LHP, Advanced A (Dunedin): Grade: C+
266. New York Mets- Patrick Biondi, OF, Full A (Savannah): Grade: C-
267. Seattle Mariners- Jacob Zokan, LHP, Advanced A (Bakersfield): Grade: C-
268. San Diego Padres- Adam Cimber, RHP, Advanced A (Lake Elsinmore): Grade: C+
269. Pittsburgh Pirates- Chad Khul, RHP, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C+
270. Arizona Diamondbacks- Grant Nelson, C, Full A (Kane County): Grade: D+
271. Philadelphia Phillies- Shane Martin, RHP, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C-
272. Milwaukee Brewers- Tyler Linehan, LHP, Rookie (Helena): Grade: D+
273. Chicago White Sox- Nick Blount, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C-
274. Los Angeles Dodgers- Henry Yates, OF, Rookie (Ogden): Grade: D-
275. St. Louis Cardinals- Nick Petree, RHP, AA (Springfield): Grade: C+
276. Detroit Tigers- Will LaMarche, RHP, Short A (Connecticut): Grade: D+
277. Los Angeles Angels- Stephen McGee, C, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C-
278. Tampa Bay Rays- Austin Pruitt, RHP, Advanced A (Charlotte): Grade: C+
279. Baltimore Orioles- Mitch Horacek, LHP, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
280. Texas Rangers- Jose Samayoa, RHP, Rookie (AZL Rangers; DNP this year): Grade: D-
281. Oakland Athletics- Matt Stalcup, LHP, Full A (Beloit): Grade: C-
282. San Francisco Giants- Don Snelten, LHP, Full A (Augusta): Grade: D+
283. Atlanta Braves- Dylan Manwaring, 3B, Rookie (GCL Braves): Grade: D-
284. New York Yankees- Conner Kendrick, LHP, Advanced A (Tampa): Grade: C+
285. Cincinnati Reds- Chad Jones, LHP, Rookie (AZL Reds; DNP this year): Grade: D-
286. Washington Nationals- Jake Joyce, RHP, Short A (Auburn): Grade: D
Round Ten
287. Houston Astros- Austin Nicely, LHP, Rookie (Greeneville): Grade: D-
288. Chicago Cubs- Zack Goldey, RHP, Advanced A (Myrtle Beach): Grade: C
289. Colorado Rockies- Michael Tauchman, OF, Advanced A (Modesto): Grade: C
290. Minnesota Twins- C.K. Irby, RHP, Rookie (Elizabethon): Grade: D-
291. Cleveland Indians- Ross Kivett, 2B, Full A (West Michigan): Grade: D+
292. Miami Marlins- Carlos Lopez, 1B, Full A (Greensboro): Grade: C-
293. Boston Red Sox- Taylor Grover, RHP, Advanced A (Salem): Grade: C
294. Kansas City Royals- Alex Newman, OF, Full A (Lexington): Grade: D+
295. Toronto Blue Jays- Garrett Custons, C, Rookie (Bluefield; DNP this year): Grade: D-
296. New York Mets- Luis Guillorme, SS, Rookie (Kingsport): Grade: D+
297. Seattle Mariners- Emilio Pagan, RHP, Full A (Clinton): Grade: C-
298. San Diego Padres- Justin Livengood, RHP, Full A (Fort Wayne): Grade: D+
299. Pittsburgh Pirates- Shane Carl, RHP, Advanced A (Bradenton): Grade: C
300. Arizona Diamondbacks- Jimmy Sherfy, RHP, AA (Mobile): Grade: B-
301. Philadelphia Phillies- Jon Prosinski, RHP, Full A (Lakewood): Grade: C
302. Milwaukee Brewers- Michael Ratterree, OF, Full A (Wisconsin): Grade: C+
303. Chicago White Sox- Brad Goldberg, RHP, Advanced A (Winston-Salem): Grade: C+
304. Los Angeles Dodgers- Nick Keener, RHP, Rookie (AZL Dodgers; DNP this year): Grade: D-
305. St. Louis Cardinals- Malik Collymore, SS, Rookie (GCL Cardinals): Grade: D-
306. Detroit Tigers- Kasey Coffman, OF, Short A (Connecticut): Grade: D+
307. Los Angeles Angels- Grant Gordon, RHP, Full A (Burlington): Grade: C
308. Tampa Bay Rays- Aaron Griffin, RHP, Full A (Bowling Green): Grade: C-
309. Baltimore Orioles- Austin Wynns, C, Advanced A (Frederick): Grade: C
310. Texas Rangers- Cole Wiper, RHP, Full A (Hickory): Grade: C-
311. Oakland Athletics- Jerad Grundy, LHP, Short A (Vermont): Grade: D+
312. San Francisco Giants- Tyler Rogers, RHP, AA (Richmond): Grade: C+
313. Atlanta Braves- Ian Hagenmiller, 3B, Rookie (GCL Braves): Grade: D-
314. New York Yankees- Tyler Webb, LHP, AAA (Scranton-Wilkes Barre): Grade: B
315. Cincinnati Reds- Daniel Wright, RHP, Full A (Dayton): Grade: C
316. Washington Nationals- Brennan Middleton, SS, Full A (Hagerstown): Grade: C-
Sunday, September 28, 2014
2014 "Black Monday" Preview
Tomorrow is MLB's edition of Black Monday, a day where teams make personnel changes such as firing coaches or managers, etc. Which managers could possibly be fired? Who's jobs are safe? We will go through every teams situation and determine who's job is safe or not.
Arizona Diamondbacks- Chief Baseball Officer Tony LaRussa fired general manager Kevin Towers, and then fired manager Kirk Gibson and bench coach Alan Trammell on Friday. Dave Stewart replaced Towers as the general manager and it would be interesting to see who he and LaRussa hire to manage this team next season.
Atlanta Braves- Atlanta fired general manager Frank Wren last week after the team was eliminated from post season contention. Reports say that manager Fredi Gonzalez's job appears to be safe.
Baltimore Orioles- Manager Buck Sholwalter's job is definitely safe after the year they're having. Credit should be given to general manager Dan Duquette for signing outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the contract he got and some of the minor moves he made such as acquiring infielders Jimmy Paredes and Steve Pearce.
Boston Red Sox- Despite a last place finish, manager John Farrell's job will be safe. General manager Ben Cherington did a great job for landing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes in the trade that sent Jon Lester to Oakland. This team can make some noise next year with a few little offseason tweaks.
Chicago Cubs- Manager Rick Renteria's job is safe after a seven-game improvement from last season. It will be interesting to see what general manager Theo Epstein does this winter.
Chicago White Sox- I assume manager Robin Ventura's job is safe after a ten-game improvement from last year as well as general manager Rick Hahn.
Cincinnati Reds- General manager Walt Jocketty received a two-year contract extension, despite a disappointing season. No word has been said on manager Bryan Price's job security.
Cleveland Indians- There's no question that manager Terry Francona will be back next season, despite missing the postseason.
Colorado Rockies- I believe there is a chance manager Walt Weiss will be canned from his job.
Detroit Tigers- If Detroit fails to advance deep in October, general manager Dave Dombroski will get a lot of heat, along with manager Brad Ausmus. I'm pretty sure both jobs will be safe.
Houston Astros- Houston fired manager Bo Porter earlier in the month. Interim manager Tom Lawless is a candidate as well as Craig Biggio, Dave Clark, Dave Martinez, and Tony DeFrancesco.
Kansas City Royals- Now in the postseason for the first time since 1985, there is no question that manager Ned Yost will be back next season.
Los Angeles Angels- Like Kansas City's situation, there is no question that manager Mike Soscia will return next season.
Los Angeles Dodgers- If the Dodgers fail to advance deep enough this October, don't rule out the possibility of manager Don Mattingly being canned.
Miami Marlins- Miami gave manager Mike Redmond a contract extension, so his job is safe.
Milwaukee Brewers- Manager Ron Roenicke might be a surprise candidate to lose his job because of his teams collapse at the end of the year.
Minnesota Twins- I don't think manager Ron Gardenhire deserves to lose his job, so I think he's back next season.
New York Mets- General manager Sandy Alderson received a contract extension recently. Also, the word is out that manager Terry Collins will return next season.
New York Yankees- Despite a disappointing season, Brian Cashman should get his contract renewed. Word is out there that the Yankees intend to offer him an extension. There's no question manager Joe Girardi will be back next season.
Oakland Athletics- General manager Billy Beane will get a lot of heat if Oakland fails to advance far in October. Manager Bob Melvin's job is safe no matter what Oakland does in October.
Philadelphia Phillies- General manager Ruben Amaro has done a poor job in recent years by signing older and declining players to long term contracts. Manager Ryan Sandberg should be back next season, despite a disappointing season.
Pittsburgh Pirates- There is no question that manager Clint Hurdle will be back next season after making the playoffs for the second straight year.
San Diego Padres- Manager Bud Black's job maybe in jeopardy after a disappointing campaign, despite a nice second-half.
San Francisco Giants- Manager Bruce Bochy will be back after making the post season after missing it in 2013.
Seattle Mariners- Despite missing the playoffs and overachieving, manager Lloyd McClendon will be back next season.
St. Louis Cardinals- St. Louis is where they deserve to be, which is in October, so manager Mike Matheny is no question safe.
Tampa Bay Rays- Despite a disappointing season, Tampa Bay will no way and no how get rid of one of the games best managers in Joe Maddon.
Texas Rangers- Manager Ron Washington resigned earlier this month due to personal reasons. Interim manager Tim Bogar is the runaway favorite for the job. Texas is also said to interview Mike Maddux and Steve Buechele.
Toronto Blue Jays- I'm not ruling out manager John Gibbons being axed, although word is out there that he will return next season. General manager Alex Anthopoulous will get some heat, especially since that big trade he made two winters ago with Miami did not work out.
Washington Nationals- Washington is in the playoffs, so there's no question Matt Williams will return next season.
Arizona Diamondbacks- Chief Baseball Officer Tony LaRussa fired general manager Kevin Towers, and then fired manager Kirk Gibson and bench coach Alan Trammell on Friday. Dave Stewart replaced Towers as the general manager and it would be interesting to see who he and LaRussa hire to manage this team next season.
Atlanta Braves- Atlanta fired general manager Frank Wren last week after the team was eliminated from post season contention. Reports say that manager Fredi Gonzalez's job appears to be safe.
Baltimore Orioles- Manager Buck Sholwalter's job is definitely safe after the year they're having. Credit should be given to general manager Dan Duquette for signing outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz to the contract he got and some of the minor moves he made such as acquiring infielders Jimmy Paredes and Steve Pearce.
Boston Red Sox- Despite a last place finish, manager John Farrell's job will be safe. General manager Ben Cherington did a great job for landing outfielder Yoenis Cespedes in the trade that sent Jon Lester to Oakland. This team can make some noise next year with a few little offseason tweaks.
Chicago Cubs- Manager Rick Renteria's job is safe after a seven-game improvement from last season. It will be interesting to see what general manager Theo Epstein does this winter.
Chicago White Sox- I assume manager Robin Ventura's job is safe after a ten-game improvement from last year as well as general manager Rick Hahn.
Cincinnati Reds- General manager Walt Jocketty received a two-year contract extension, despite a disappointing season. No word has been said on manager Bryan Price's job security.
Cleveland Indians- There's no question that manager Terry Francona will be back next season, despite missing the postseason.
Colorado Rockies- I believe there is a chance manager Walt Weiss will be canned from his job.
Detroit Tigers- If Detroit fails to advance deep in October, general manager Dave Dombroski will get a lot of heat, along with manager Brad Ausmus. I'm pretty sure both jobs will be safe.
Houston Astros- Houston fired manager Bo Porter earlier in the month. Interim manager Tom Lawless is a candidate as well as Craig Biggio, Dave Clark, Dave Martinez, and Tony DeFrancesco.
Kansas City Royals- Now in the postseason for the first time since 1985, there is no question that manager Ned Yost will be back next season.
Los Angeles Angels- Like Kansas City's situation, there is no question that manager Mike Soscia will return next season.
Los Angeles Dodgers- If the Dodgers fail to advance deep enough this October, don't rule out the possibility of manager Don Mattingly being canned.
Miami Marlins- Miami gave manager Mike Redmond a contract extension, so his job is safe.
Milwaukee Brewers- Manager Ron Roenicke might be a surprise candidate to lose his job because of his teams collapse at the end of the year.
Minnesota Twins- I don't think manager Ron Gardenhire deserves to lose his job, so I think he's back next season.
New York Mets- General manager Sandy Alderson received a contract extension recently. Also, the word is out that manager Terry Collins will return next season.
New York Yankees- Despite a disappointing season, Brian Cashman should get his contract renewed. Word is out there that the Yankees intend to offer him an extension. There's no question manager Joe Girardi will be back next season.
Oakland Athletics- General manager Billy Beane will get a lot of heat if Oakland fails to advance far in October. Manager Bob Melvin's job is safe no matter what Oakland does in October.
Philadelphia Phillies- General manager Ruben Amaro has done a poor job in recent years by signing older and declining players to long term contracts. Manager Ryan Sandberg should be back next season, despite a disappointing season.
Pittsburgh Pirates- There is no question that manager Clint Hurdle will be back next season after making the playoffs for the second straight year.
San Diego Padres- Manager Bud Black's job maybe in jeopardy after a disappointing campaign, despite a nice second-half.
San Francisco Giants- Manager Bruce Bochy will be back after making the post season after missing it in 2013.
Seattle Mariners- Despite missing the playoffs and overachieving, manager Lloyd McClendon will be back next season.
St. Louis Cardinals- St. Louis is where they deserve to be, which is in October, so manager Mike Matheny is no question safe.
Tampa Bay Rays- Despite a disappointing season, Tampa Bay will no way and no how get rid of one of the games best managers in Joe Maddon.
Texas Rangers- Manager Ron Washington resigned earlier this month due to personal reasons. Interim manager Tim Bogar is the runaway favorite for the job. Texas is also said to interview Mike Maddux and Steve Buechele.
Toronto Blue Jays- I'm not ruling out manager John Gibbons being axed, although word is out there that he will return next season. General manager Alex Anthopoulous will get some heat, especially since that big trade he made two winters ago with Miami did not work out.
Washington Nationals- Washington is in the playoffs, so there's no question Matt Williams will return next season.
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