Breakout Prospect of the Year
When looking at the Reds entire minor league system, there seems to be a massive dropoff after the Top 5 prospects (Hamilton, Stephenson, Cingrani, Corcino and Gregorius). Given that 4 of those 5 are likely to graduate to the bigs after 2013, who is your pick to join Stephenson atop the next generation of Reds Top Prospects rankings?
Who will emerge from the pack this year to be an elite prospect?
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I have two of those guys ranked higher than Cingrani and Gregorius already....
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dougdirt
I have two of those guys ranked higher than Cingrani and Gregorius already....
Who else besides Winker?
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I went with Winker. It just seems like the safest bet. I haven't seen Travieso pitch yet and while I love the reports on him, just not sure he can make the leap up to elite just yet. I expect him in Billings to begin the year and by that time Winker will have 250 plate appearances under his belt in Dayton. May be tough for him, as a corner outfielder, to vault up too high before he reaches the upper minor leagues though.
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Benihana
Who else besides Winker?
Travieso.
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My vote for Winker was challenged by Guillon, who came on very strong late last year.
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Agreed with Doug on liking Travieso and Winker more than Didi already. Unlike Doug, I like Cingrani more than both of those two.
I also went with Winker over the rest in this poll, because Winker had a phenomenal 2012 and has the most indicators pointing his way for being this system's next stud. It's hard to pass over a .943 OPS in advanced rookie ball by a 18/19 year old.
By the way, I can't believe Yorman is getting the kind of votes he is getting after the last two years he has put together. Must be a lot of toolsy guys voting today.
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mace
My vote for Winker was challenged by Guillon, who came on very strong late last year.
This is my thinking as well. I think I'd rank Reds prospects like this:
1. Hamilton
2. Stephenson
3. Cingrani
4. Corcino
5. Gregorius
6. Winker
7. Guillon
8. Lotzkar
(tie) Travieso
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My pick is Neftali Soto. I guess you could argue that 2011 was his breakout season but with his adjustment year this year I think he is in a position this year to have a breakout year. He will be 24 and in his second season at AAA. Hopefully if he stays healthy he can return to a 30 homer season.
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19braves77
Wes Mugarian
Seriously?
Major props if it happens. Despite his high draft status, I don't even have Mugarian as a top 3 guy in his rotation.
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Waldrop. Steady improvement to date, ready to make a jump.
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My vote is for Winker. His line at Billings is similar to Votto's at that level and age except that Jesse's plate discipline was even better. I was tempted to vote for Langfield. He had excellent peripherals at Billings and I would not be surprised if he ends the year in AA.
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I'm with Hokie.... Waldrop
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19braves77
Wes Mugarian
Same here