Baseball America now ranks
third baseman Will Middlebrooks (pictured) as the organization's top prospect. Second on the list is the athletic Aruban SS Xander Bogaerts—who may actually also project as a third baseman down the road. Ryan Lavarnway, who had a nice run with the big club last year, is placed 9th on the list. Other players of note are power-hitting OF Bryce Brentz (5th) and RHP Anthony Ranaudo (4th).