Via ESPN Insider, Pirates prospect Andrew McCutchen, who will open the year with AA Altoona Curve, ranks as the 9th best prospect in all of baseball, according to blogger Keith Law, and is sure to rank higher next year, when I wouldn't be surprised at all if he'll be the starter in center (if Duffy doesn't play to expectations) or right (if Duffy does) in Pittsburgh. For those of you who don't subscribe to Insider, here's what Law, a former exec with Toronto, had to say about McCutchen:
"9. Andrew McCutchen, CF, Pirates
Jumped two levels to Double-A at age 19 and didn't miss a beat. Legit center fielder who can fly, already hitting for plus power and controlling the strike zone, too. He and [Mets CF Fernando] Martinez are the two early leaders for the No. 1 spot next winter."
Kansas City third baseman Alex Gordon was ranked as the #1 prospect.
In other news, the Stats Geek talks about Armas, Kovacevik answers about Castillo, and DL signs another Cuban right-hander. Around the blog world, Cory at Pittsburgh Lumber Co. continues his preview of the NL Central opponents, here on the improved Milwaukee Brewers, and Pat at WHYGAVS talks about what needs to go right for the Buccos to contend in 2007, here focusing on Jason Bay.
"9. Andrew McCutchen, CF, Pirates
Jumped two levels to Double-A at age 19 and didn't miss a beat. Legit center fielder who can fly, already hitting for plus power and controlling the strike zone, too. He and [Mets CF Fernando] Martinez are the two early leaders for the No. 1 spot next winter."
Kansas City third baseman Alex Gordon was ranked as the #1 prospect.
In other news, the Stats Geek talks about Armas, Kovacevik answers about Castillo, and DL signs another Cuban right-hander. Around the blog world, Cory at Pittsburgh Lumber Co. continues his preview of the NL Central opponents, here on the improved Milwaukee Brewers, and Pat at WHYGAVS talks about what needs to go right for the Buccos to contend in 2007, here focusing on Jason Bay.
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