MLB released its new Cubs top 30 prospect list. All 4 of the prospects from the Darvish trade show up at 11, 12, 20 and 25. Interesting to see the IFA they just picked up, Hernandez, coming in at #4. Still excited to see how Ed Howard does in his first season - he got some top 100 love from BP. Also, not sure the Cubs have 7 different teams for their SS prospects to start at. Preciado is the guy from the Darvish trade that showed up in the Fangraphs top 100 and also the Cubs compared to a young Kris Bryant - and he is likely to end up at 3B. Heres the list:
1. Brailyn Marquez, LHP
2. Brennen Davis, OF
3. Miguel Amaya, C
4. Cristian Hernandez, SS
5. Ed Howard, SS
6. Kohl Franklin, RHP
7. Adbert Alzolay, RHP
8. Christopher Morel, 3B
9. Ryan Jensen, RHP
10. Chase Strumpf, 2B
11. Reggie Preciado, SS
12. Owen Caissie, OF
13. Cole Roederer, OF
14. Yohendrick Pinango, OF
15. Keegan Thompson, RHP
16. Cory Abbott, RHP
17. Riley Thompson, RHP
18. Burl Carraway, LHP
19. Kevin Made, SS
20. Yeison Santana, SS
21. Rafael Morel, SS
22. Chris Clarke, RHP
23. Ethan Hearn, C
24. Ronnier Quintero, C
25. Ismael Mena, OF
26. Luis Verdugo, SS
27. Michael McAvene, RHP
28. Jordan Nwogu, OF
29. D.J. Herz, LHP
30. Brendon Little, LHP