Paul Blackburn is. He's a top 10 prospect on some lists. Rob Zastryzny rated in at 16th on cub's den list. Duane Underwood rated in at 17th. Tyler Skulina, Eric Leal, and Jen Ho Tseng are other names just outside the top 20.
Also this link talks about Theo and companies approach
http://www.chicagonow.com/cubs-den/...bs-plan-to-attack-power-pitching-with-volume/
I'll side with Brett for now.
Didn't Blackburn start something ridiculously hot at Boise, like 5 games without a run given up? Then proceeded the next 7 to balloon his ERA, giving up 26 runs in those starts?
Duane Underwood? Now you're really grasping at straws. Right now both aren't special, unless they make significant changes.
I think Pierce Johnson has the best shot to be a starter, then Zastrysyny. Edwards, like CFS said on another thread, I think will be a bullpen guy.
Of course, Mark Appel could have been in the Cubs system together.......cancelling this negative talk about pitching prospects. He, Baez, and Bryant would have been a disgusting 1-2-3. Next summer has to be a college arm. Assuming Rondon goes first, and Tre Turner being the best bat and a projected top 3 right now--that leaves Jeff Hoffman (unlikely), Tyler Beede, and Sean Newcomb. Although its still far too early to tell.
This 'article' is biased and written by a fan (LOL did waldo do it?)
'Cardinals focus on power arms and athletes. Why? Because those are two things you cant create out of nothing.' Lance Lynn clearly is the exception to the rule, dude's a big boy--but doesn't every team chase this now? Seriously?
You hear about a kid who throws a 95 mph fastball with great 2nd and 3rd pitches, is young, ranked high, and no arm problems. You need pitching. What are you going to do? Pass on him? :dontsay:
Every team will want the kid I described. The cards have stockpiled them. That's not news or a big, special secret.
Why is Aroldys Vizcaino even mentioned? When was the last time this guy threw a pitch? I would like to see Skulina and Maples get their shit together......
I really likeed Ryan McNeil until his elbow. As for Corey Black, when first traded, I thought Black was useless. Then he turned down his ERA though a scouting report says his defense while in the Yanks organization hurt him more than it helped. This year he should start AA.
