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I am pretty damn excited for the next group of pitching prospects. Its likely we won't see most of them until 2016 at the earliest. But its going to be fun to see who avoids the injuries, and other issues that flare up among pitching prospects.

The box score says Santana has two errors. Not good. If he can't stop that, he doesn't make the team. Did you see his today?

In the MILB gameday, they also have the result for the top 100 prospects every day. They also have "Standout Performances" where some Twins often are found.

In my opinion the best website to track top prospects: http://www.minorleagueball.com/ They have a MILB game day every day: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2014/3/13/5503350/minor-league-ball-gameday-thursday-march-13 One of the best sites on the internet for prospect watching and the Curator - John Sickels - is a Twins Fan, so bonus!

Totally blank on Chrome. I take this as Sano saying screw you to Minnesota. Cut the Bum.

So I should give up the dream of Polanco being our SS of the future? I was hopeful when Ryan said this offseason that he will play short. Goodrum's got to pretty happy to see him struggle there.

Im sure being up for 1/2 year didn't hurt his pocketbook either I'm going to send that link to my baseball coach brother Thanks

thanks!

I don't use iTunes. Are these downloadable anywhere else as a podcast?

Awesome. Can't wait for the season. You talk as if the Rosters are set and Thorpe and Stewart are pitching with Cedar Rapids. I was under the impression that doesn't get announced until later. Am I wrong here? Does this indicate that Thorpe and Stewart are with CR to start the year? Wheeler - When did he add that extra MPH to his FB? This winter? If this holds up and if he still has his change up and good control, he could go from organizational filler type, to potential big leauger.

Maybe, you know more than me on these guys. But the Twins track record on developing SS prospects is spotty at best, so I don't have a lot of confidence in the decision makers. Regarding Florimon and his time schedule: But from Tom Powers article today: I will be surprised if he is ready to go full out for abit. I think Santana is a super interesting prospect and does not get enough credit. His speed is great, his arm is great, his range is great. He has big OB% & SO issues. But if he has shown the team that he has worked on what they wanted him to do over winter and at Spring Training, to send him back to AA is not how you develop talent. Especially since the org has big MI issues. Its not pushing or rushing a 23 year old prospect who spent the entire previous year at AA and performed adequately. Unless he shows he did not develop, to force him to repeat is just holding him back.

Santana - He is going to get a chance this Spring. Florimon had an appendectomy less than 4 weeks ago. He's not ready and he won't be ready for games for a week or two at least. And we all know Florimon is not all that good. Santana has at least as good defensive tools as Florimon and he is a way better hitter today. I think Santana should get a shot at making the Twins out of camp and at the very least remove guys like Bernier from Rochester. Unless Santana starts failing in spring, if he starts the year at AA it would be a huge slap in the face for the guy. He's done all they asked him to do, work on his Walks and work on his consistency. If they block him because of Brernier it would be the wrong thing to do for his development.

My projected CR rotation this year is: Felix Jorge Aaron Slegers Ryan Eades Austin Malinowski Yorman Landa Hein Robb With Romero, Gonsalves, Stewart & Thorpe all ending the year at CR. Twins are going to have to make some quick choices in the lower levels this year to ensure guys get innings, develop and build up strength.

Santana started at SS today. Got a hit and a Stolen base....thats good.

Don't fall off the scooter and injure yourself! Good luck this year

You're right about Benson's walks. His BB% was not terrible I agree with you he was more of a prospect. Santana - Why do you think AAA would be pushing him? He has red flags, but I can't see why he should be blocked. As prospects get better guys like Bernier need to be gone. Those types of "good story" guys have no place in an organization that is trying to get better and has prospects who can replace them.

You think Arcia will get a long look? I would say he is a certainty to make the 25 man roster. Kepler is nothing like Benson. Not the same player at all. Kepler is a Corner OF/1B prospect with better plate discipline but Benson was a good fielding CF'er with pop who struck out too much. Kepler needs at bats to see what kind of player he will be. Benson's problem was he got too many at bats and he showed he can't make contact and couldn't take walks Santana - Why do you think he is at New Britain? Why should roster fillers like Breinier hold him back? That would make me annoyed.

Not to pile on, but Hardy, Harris and $500K were TRADED to Baltimore for Brett Jacobson and Jim Hoey.... But in truth, Smith was not fired for those trades. The story goes he presented his budget/plans to Ownership and they canned them. Its likely he was going to sign everyone, extend the payroll and spend his way out of his bad trades and the Pohlads wanted to finance some movies with the proceeds of Target Field. History will remember his poor trades. But he did some good things. He traded Gomez for Hardy, brought in Thome & Hudson. He broke the bank for Sano and never worried about spending money. I am glad he is not the GM anymore. But he was not as bad as we remember.

Gonsalves is Trolling Twins fans with this phrase. I am sure his family has looked at Twins blogs in the past. He must know this phrase is a buzz word in the Twins fandom.

If Polanco can stick at SS he is going to be a top 40 prospect next year. I am really looking forward to his season

Interesting he worked on strength. Hope that doesn't make him slower. Is he going to continue being a switch hitter?

I can't see how he is ahead of Polanco. Pinto is a fine prospect but his upside is lower than a Thorpe or a Polanco.

Seahawk fan here so I am biased I am sure I would dislike him if he wasn't on my team. But there is no way I could disrespect his game. that pic is amazing. Great Post and Go Hawks!

I would guess that being in CR was a tough adjustment for the him. First time away from the Ocean in a sea of Iowans. Poor kid. Hope he improves and works on his durability so he can get more innings.

Do they just go ahead and add Kubel now? Or later?