To finish out the Top 20 reviews, here is a look at my alternate universe Shadow Twins farm system and how the pre-season list has shaken out...

This list was originally published December 1st, 2008. This is a REVIEW of the PRE-SEASON list for 2009, not a revision of that list. This is a REVIEW of the old list. The grade listed is the OLD GRADE. With a few exceptions, I'm not doing new grades...

Dallas Braden was a 24th round pick by Oakland in 2004, out of Texas Tech University. He went 6-4, 4.56 with a 93/21 K/BB in 97 innings in college, with 109 hits allowed. . .that doesn't look too hot at first glance, but Texas Tech isn't an easy place...

James Paxton, LHP, Kentucky: Paxton has an unattractive 5.40 ERA, but this is around average for his context, and his other numbers are sharp: 97/17 K/BB in 65 innings, 68 hits allowed, giving...

Here is a Crystal Ball for Justin Upton. I had two particular comparable players in mind when coming up with this. See if you can figure out who they are...

The Padres farm system has struck me as underrated the last couple of years. The '09 draft added a bunch of athletic upside to the system, and combining that with the polished guys they already have makes this system extremely interesting. It's also...

I'm now working on the Padres. The next team on the list is the Chicago White Sox, probably followed by the St. Louis Cardinals then the Boston Red Sox, though that schedule may change. Use this thread to discuss White Sox prospects. As always, pay...

More photos » by Frank Franklin II - AP 2 months ago: Baltimore Orioles starter Brian Matusz delivers a pitch during the first...

I'm working on the Orioles. The next team after them is the San Diego Padres. Use this thread to discuss the Padres organization.

Now working on the Baltimore Orioles for the book. Preliminary Prospect list after the jump. Here is what I have so far. There are 40 guys here but several marginals who could be cut. What sleepers am I missing?   Matt Angle        ...