MINORS: 2014 top 1B prospects
Feb 15 2014
This week we continue our annual review of the top prospects in baseball by position. Between now and opening day, we'll examine one position a week by looking at both those rookies ready to contribute in the big leagues now, as well as run-down of the top 15 long-term prospects at each position.
This week we focus on the first basemen. Despite the overall offensive significance attached to the position, there continues to be a dearth of quality prospects. Not only is there a lack of depth, there isn't much upside potential. Outside of 27-year-old José Abreu (CHW), there aren't any prospects here who will get significant playing time at the beginning of the season. One Rule 5 pick, Michael Almanzar (BAL), could make the team, but he...
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