Recent Articles from this Column
May 22, 2013
Minor League Barometer: More Where Harvey Came From
Matt Harvey is not the only pitching jewel unearthed in the Mets system these days. Who's next in line?
May 15, 2013
Minor League Barometer: What's Wrong with Hamilton?
Has Billy Hamilton become one of the first casualties of the post-Bryce Harper and Mike Trout era in prospecting?
May 7, 2013
Minor League Barometer: High-A Sensation
Francisco Lindor might not hit for much power, but he has plenty of tools to succeed at higher levels, including the big-league level.
April 30, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Coors on Tap for Arenado
Mega prospect Nolan Arenado finally got the call to Colorado, where Coors Field should suit him well. Who's next on the prospect radar?
April 24, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Only A Matter of Time
After a big spring, Nolan Arenado has kept it going in the early part of the minor-league season, and it appears only a matter of time until he lands in Colorado.
April 16, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Dodgers Not Blue About Puig
Yasiel Puig is forcing the Dodgers to make a difficult decision, but Los Angeles can afford to stay patient with its young phenom.
April 9, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Z Future in Seattle
Mike Zunino is projected to be a future star for the Mariners and could be in the big leagues by June.
April 1, 2013
Minor League Barometer: Leading Off in Boston
The future is now in Boston with the promotion of Jackie Bradley to the big-league roster, or at least until David Ortiz returns.
September 5, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Year in Review
Dylan Bundy entered the season with high expectations, but he easily surpassed them this year.
August 29, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Time for a Cup of Coffee
The minor league season is winding down, which means it's time for some prospects to get a cup of coffee.
August 1, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Trade Deadline Prospects
The deadline deal that sent Zach Cox to Miami gives the prospect a path to the bigs after he was blocked in St. Louis.
April 18, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Trade Bait Territory
Dellin Betances is making the decision to leave him in the minors easy for the Yankees.
April 11, 2012
Minor League Barometer: Fading Phillie
Domonic Brown's prosepect status is fading and a slow start to 2012 hasn't helped.
August 24, 2011
Minor League Barometer: Upgrades, Downgrades
Bryce Harper is done for the season but not before a smashing pro debut in 2011.
