[ayaghmour2]

Our farm system ranks 8th! Well, tied for 8th with the Pioneers now as we both have a 120 point system. The Pioneers are led by 21-year-old center fielder Gail Gifford who ranks 13th and independent league pitcher David Abalo who sits right behind him. I actually considered taking Gifford back in 1929 with the first pick in the 2nd round. I went with Joe Johnson, and Gifford ended up going 20th. With Abalo, I wanted him in the independent draft, but I knew picking so late I wouldn't get him. I went with Jose Serna, who even though he's not ranked as high, was a better choice considering the Pioneers picked before me. Our top prospect is last year's first rounder Billy Hunter who ranks 18th. He's our only top 20 prospect, but we have three more in the top 50 and 12 in the top 100. Overall, we have exactly 30 top 200 prospects and 48 top 500 prospects:

1. SS Billy Hunter (18th Overall):
2. C Joe Rainbow (33rd Overall):
3. 1B Leo Mitchell (46th Overall):
4. LF Rich Langton (49th Overall):
5. SP Cy Sullivan (65th Overall):
6. C Harry Mead (66th Overall):
7. SP Walker Pearce (67th Overall):
8. SP Bill Ross (72nd Overall):
9. CF Marty Roberts (82nd Overall):
10. RF Ed Reyes (84th Overall):
11. CF Lou Roach (86th Overall):
12. CF Ernie Carson (94th Overall):
13. CF Jose Serna (101st Overall):
14. RF Bobby Mills (107th Overall):
15. 2B Red Moore (114th Overall):
16. 3B Hank Stratton (115th Overall):
17. RF Reginald Westfall (117th Overall):
18. 1B Jim Hatfield (130th Overall):
19. RF Billy Marshall (143rd Overall):
20. SS Freddie Bennentt (145th Overall):
21. SS Ducky Jordan (148th Overall):
22. 2B Homer Ray (165th Overall):
23. 3B Tom Spitzer (167th Overall):
24, LF Dave Haight (169th Overall):
25. 2B Gene Evans (170th Overall):
26. CF Ray Moore (171st Overall):
27. 2B Elmer Hutchins (185th Overall):
28. LF Joe Joseph (192nd Overall):
29. RF Johnny Waters (195th Overall):
30. RF Dick Earl (200th Overall):

Last year's draft class was a strong one and it really boosted the system. If injuries didn't tamper Jose Serna we'd have two top 20 prospects. The depth we've accumulated is going to be helpful if I want to add pieces. I know Cleveland will be tough and there are multiple other teams who could add a piece or two to become title contenders. I have a few moves I want to make, but I'm not sure if it will be anything major. I am also finally taking a look at the draft pool more closely and I'll hopefully look to get something in on it as well as the top prospects.