The 2012 minor league season is over and much will remain quiet in the prospect world for some time. A few players have "graduated" from September call-ups, but from a new standpoint here we go. Unlike last list, a lot of insight was taken from a few other Twins farm followers. This year's performance has is a critical component as is talent. Tools and the other insight as mentioned were the big factors that caused guys like Morales to rise. I know I may do these a little frequently, but just mind my obsession!

1. Miguel Sano, 3B 19 A +1

2. Byron Buxton, OF 18 Rk (E) -1

3. Aaron Hicks, OF 22 AA E

4. Oswaldo Arcia, OF 21 AA E

5. Eddie Rosario, 2B 20 A E

6. Max Kepler-Rozycki, OF 19 Rk (E) E

7. Jose Berrios, SP/RP 18 Rk (E) E

8. Travis Harrison, 3B 19 Rk (E) E

9. Joe Benson, OF 24 AA E

10. Kyle Gibson, SP 24 AAA E

11. Adam Walker, OF 20 Rk (E) +3

12. B.J. Hermsen, SP 22 AA +8

13. Jason Wheeler, SP 21 A +2

14. Daniel Santana, 21 2B/SS A+ +3

15. Levi Michael, 21 SS/2B A+ +7

16. Adrian Salcedo, SP 21 A+ +3

17. Chris Herrmann, C 24 AA -4

18. Angel Mata, SP 19 Rk (E) -2

19. Jorge Polanco, SS 19 Rk (E) N/A

20. Mason Melotakis, RP 21 A +5

21. Hudson Boyd, SP 19 Rk(E) -3

22. Niko Goodrum, SS/3B 20 Rk (E) -1

23. Corey Williams, RP 22 A +15

24. Lester Oliveros, RP 24 AAA E

25. Tyler Duffey, RP 20 Rk (E) +18

26. Zach Jones, RP 21 A +1

27. David Bromberg, SP 24 AA +1

28. Josmil Pinto, C 23 A+ +6

29. Kennys Vargas, 1B 22 A -6

30. J.T Chargois, RP 20 Rk (E) +6

31. Amaurys Minier, SS 16 INT -5

32. Angel Morales, OF 21 A+ +13

33. Nate Roberts, OF 23 A +15

34. Madison Boer, SP 22 A+ -3

35. Alex Wimmers, SP 23 INJ -5

36. Kuo Hua Lo, SP 18 Rk (GCL) N/A

37. Michael Tonkin, RP 22 A+ N/A

38. Bruce Pugh, RP 24 AA +4

39. J.D Williams, OF 21 A +7

40. Randy Rosario, SP 18 Rk (GCL) -3

41. D.J Baxendale, RP 21 A -1

42. Manuel Solimon, SP 23 A -7

43. Hein Robb, SP 20 Rk (E) -10

44. Luke Bard, SP/RP 21 Rk (E) -3

45. Daniel Ortiz, OF 22 A+ -16

46. Chris Collabello, 1B 28 AA -2

47. Romy Jimenez, OF 21 Rk (E) N/A

48. Felix Jorge, SP 18 Rk (GCL) -7

49. Matthew Summers, SP 23 A+ -17

50. Stephen Wickens, SS 23 A N/A

Dropped: Matt Hauser, Lewis Thorpe, Pat Dean, Chris Parmelee, Liam Hendriks

Other candidates:

Josh Burris - 7-0 this season with a sub 2.00 ERA (Elizabethton) - Most wins in Appy League. Killer curve and mid 90+FB -- Solid as a middle reliever.

Matt Tomshaw - (Beloit) - Lefty who knows how to pitch and can eat up innings. Pitch to contact guy.

Candido Pimentel - Appy League MVP (small stature, but just gets on base) - small ball guy

I believe that Benson should be lower at least until he shows he can adjust next year. Maybe move everyone else until Hermsen up a spot. Top end looks solid, but still most are 2 years away. This is better than last year however for a positive note.

Why drop Matt Hauser?

Why drop Matt Hauser?

I thought he was too old. He's 24, but he did start at 22 so I probably should have cut him a little more slack. I mean I did include Pugh.

Other candidates:

Josh Burris - 7-0 this season with a sub 2.00 ERA (Elizabethton) - Most wins in Appy League. Killer curve and mid 90+FB -- Solid as a middle reliever.

Matt Tomshaw - (Beloit) - Lefty who knows how to pitch and can eat up innings. Pitch to contact guy.

Candido Pimentel - Appy League MVP (small stature' date=' but just gets on base) - small ball guy[/quote']

 

Burris was a big consideration, but he was a little low in the system and about age average for E-Town. By the time i get to around 45-50 it gets filled with "guys I like" that don't get too much attention. He would probably beat Wickens and a few others on someone else's rankings. Pimental wasn't toolsy enough and his age wasn't appropriate for Elizabethton. His one year wonder success this season was also a concern that cost Daniel Ortiz quite a few spots. Tomshaw isn't a strikeout artist and is pretty old for his league. The worst I feel about is Hauser as shanewahl wrote since I neglected his good track record and brief minor league career. He's probably a 40-50 player.