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timmyw3 · 08-29-2005, 11:00 AM

Minor Leaguers To Watch

LHP William Blake, 19 (8/8/7)
Our #1 prospect and former 1st round pick, Blake is probably a year away from reaching SLC but if he pitches in AAA like he did in AA last year (13-4, 3.04) he could be up not long after his 20th birthday in May.

OF Noel Whitesides, 20 (5/5/5/6/5)
Last year’s #1 pick did not have a good first pro season as he hit just .216 with 7 homers and 31 RBI and a pathetic .610 OPS in A-ball. He did steal 32 bases and is a terrific defensive player, but he’s going to have to hit better lest we label him a bust.

2B/SS Abel Castellanos, 23 (6/8/6/3/7)
Acquired from Lima with Pendleton and Madison, Castellanos is a darkhorse to make the major league roster as either our everyday 2B (hopefully not) or our utility infielder (possible). Last year hit .309 with some pop (13 homers) at AAA.

1B Larry Arbour, 24 (6/6/4/5/5)
Next in line in case the Medina experiment fails, I could see Larry either being traded or with the big team depending on what happens at the major league level. Last year in AA, the former 4th round pick hit .300 with 24 homers and 86 RBI.

LHP Robert Roles, 25 (7/5/5)
An enigma if I’ve ever seen one, we’re trying to see if Robert can make it as a closer. Problem is that he’s had trouble getting people out since we got him in a minor deal with DC 2 years ago. This is probably his last chance to shoe us what he’s got.

LHP Justin Allred, 23 (7/7/4)
Another left handed closer candidate, Allred dominated AA in 2002 but struggled at AAA last year before being sent back to AA where he was nowhere close to his 2002 form. Still he’s talented and as long as the potential is high we’ll keep him in our plans.

08-29-2005, 11:00 AM	#17
timmyw3 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD	Minor Leaguers To Watch LHP William Blake, 19 (8/8/7) Our #1 prospect and former 1st round pick, Blake is probably a year away from reaching SLC but if he pitches in AAA like he did in AA last year (13-4, 3.04) he could be up not long after his 20th birthday in May. OF Noel Whitesides, 20 (5/5/5/6/5) Last year’s #1 pick did not have a good first pro season as he hit just .216 with 7 homers and 31 RBI and a pathetic .610 OPS in A-ball. He did steal 32 bases and is a terrific defensive player, but he’s going to have to hit better lest we label him a bust. 2B/SS Abel Castellanos, 23 (6/8/6/3/7) Acquired from Lima with Pendleton and Madison, Castellanos is a darkhorse to make the major league roster as either our everyday 2B (hopefully not) or our utility infielder (possible). Last year hit .309 with some pop (13 homers) at AAA. 1B Larry Arbour, 24 (6/6/4/5/5) Next in line in case the Medina experiment fails, I could see Larry either being traded or with the big team depending on what happens at the major league level. Last year in AA, the former 4th round pick hit .300 with 24 homers and 86 RBI. LHP Robert Roles, 25 (7/5/5) An enigma if I’ve ever seen one, we’re trying to see if Robert can make it as a closer. Problem is that he’s had trouble getting people out since we got him in a minor deal with DC 2 years ago. This is probably his last chance to shoe us what he’s got. LHP Justin Allred, 23 (7/7/4) Another left handed closer candidate, Allred dominated AA in 2002 but struggled at AAA last year before being sent back to AA where he was nowhere close to his 2002 form. Still he’s talented and as long as the potential is high we’ll keep him in our plans.