Tag Archives: Minnesota Twins

Scouting Report: Oswaldo Arcia (OF)

Posted on 21 January 2013 by Mark A.

BLUF: Potential for plus hit and plus power that holds up with a right-field profile. The Player: Oswaldo Arcia (OF, Minnesota Twins) – The Twins signed Arcia at the opening of the international signing period in 2007 and he debuted … Continue reading →

Posted in American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Scouting Reports | Tagged American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Oswaldo Arcia, Outfield, Scouting Report | 1 Comment

The Lineup: 1/20/13

Posted on 20 January 2013 by Mark A.

Nothing crazy this week, just continuing to release my rankings and scouting reports. I will button up the AL Central and the Twins with a full report on Kyle Gibson and then jump right into the Mets and Yankees as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Angelo Gumbs, Domingo Tapia, Kyle Gibson, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, The Lineup | 2 Comments

2013 Minnesota Twins Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 18 January 2013 by Mark A.

The Twins system presented an interesting debate this year with two legitimate candidates for the top spot. In the end, I was tempted by the rare power profile presented by Miguel Sano, who still projects as a premium middle-of-the-order slugger. … Continue reading →

Posted in American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Prospect Rankings | Tagged Aaron Hicks, Alex Meyer, American League Central, Byron Buxton, Eddie Rosario, JO Berrios, JT Chargois, Kyle Gibson, Luke Bard, Max Kepler, Miguel Sano, Minnesota Twins, Niko Goodrum, Oswaldo Arcia, Prospect Rankings, Romy Jimenez, Top 15, Travis Harrison, Trevor May | 3 Comments

Accountability Check: Twins 2012 Top 15 Prospects

Posted on 18 January 2013 by Mark A.

Minnesota Twins 2012 Top 15 Prospects (1/27/12) I’ve long considered myself pretty well tuned into the Twins farm system, not because of some concentrated effort, but just the virtue of the games I see and the scouts I speak with. … Continue reading →

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The Lineup: 1/14/13

Posted on 14 January 2013 by Mark A.

The rankings continue this week but first I have to catch up on a scouting report I had originally scheduled for last week. The full breakdown of former Blue Jays shortstop Adieny Hechavarria will wrap up the Marlins rankings and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adieny Hechavarria, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Mitch Haniger, Oswaldo Arcia, Prospect Rankings, The Lineup, Top 15 | Leave a comment

Scouting Report: Aaron Hicks (OF)

Posted on 26 October 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Exciting, toolsy athlete with potential to contribute up the middle and across the board. The Player: Aaron Hicks (OF, Minnesota Twins) – The Twins first round pick, 14th overall, in the 2008 draft, Hicks signed and debuted that summer … Continue reading →

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Scouting Report: Eddie Rosario (2B)

Posted on 18 October 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Bat gives star projection at second base and solid regular projection if on an outfield corner. The Player: Eddie Rosario (2B, Minnesota Twins) – Drafted by the Twins in the 4th round out of Puerto Rico in 2010 and … Continue reading →

Posted in American League Central, Minnesota Twins, Scouting Reports | Tagged American League Central, Eddie Rosario, Minnesota Twins, Scouting Report, Second Base | 1 Comment

Scouting Report: JO Berrios (RHP)

Posted on 30 August 2012 by Mark A.

BLUF: Has the feel for pitching and raw stuff to project as a potential number two starter. The Player: JO Berrios (RHP, Minnesota Twins) – One of the few Puerto Rican pitchers drafted in the top two rounds after being … Continue reading →

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Scouting the Swap: Liriano, Johnson Dealt

Posted on 30 July 2012 by Mark A.

Several more moves have dotted the trade deadline landscape over the last couple of days, including moves that sent left-hander Francisco Liriano and third baseman Chris Johnson packing. As usual, I will give brief scouting reports on the prospects involved … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, Scouting the Swap | Tagged Arizona Diamondbacks, Bobby Borchering, Chicago White Sox, Chris Johnson, Eduardo Escobar, Francisco Liriano, Houston Astros, Marc Krauss, Minnesota Twins, Pedro Hernandez, Scouting the Swap, Trade | Leave a comment

Accountability Check: Make or Break Prospects

Posted on 29 June 2012 by Mark A.

This will be the last of my three mid-season accountability checks where I look back to see how I’m doing with some of the thoughts I offered at the start of the minor league season. After identifying breakout prospects in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aaron Hicks, Adeiny Hechavarria, Chicago Cubs, Chris Carter, Christian Colon, Josh Vitters, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment