• Scouting the Sally provides an in-depth scouting report on Atlanta Braves’ right-hander Julio Teheran — the Sombrero’s No. 13 prospect.  Regarded as one of the top RHP prospects in the game, and the best that they have scouted over at the Sally, Teheran could reach the big leagues in 2011, although 2012 is far more realistic considering the Braves’ already have both Brandon Beachy and Mike Minor primed to round out their rotation.  Be sure to check out the incredibly detailed scouting report as well as the video they shot last season.

• The Seattle Mariners’ second baseman of the future, Dustin Ackley, was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, thus ending his chances of making the Opening Day roster.  Although the left-handed hitting Ackley — the Arizona Fall League MVP and No. 3 on our list — didn’t have a blistering Spring Training, it was by no means poor.  In 15 games he hit .269 with eight walks and 16 runs.  Considering that Brendan Ryan received the nod as Opening Day shortstop, which in turn shifts the defensively-sound Jack Wilson to second base, it shouldn’t be long before Ackley is called up.

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The Sombrero’s No. 2 prospect: Mike Trout

Now that we have unveiled all of our Top 50 Prospects, we thought it would be interesting to see what all of our readers think.  Therefore, we are holding a pre-season poll to gauge everyone’s thoughts regarding the potential 2011 Minor League Player of the Year.  Now, you may look at this list and wonder why so many of baseball’s best prospects have been omitted.  Well, it was intentional.  We have structured our ballot to focus on the players who we believe will spend the majority of the season, if not the entire thing, in the minors.

Voting Rules:

– Each person is allowed two votes

– If you select ‘other’ as one of your choices, please mention the player in mind in the comments section below, and if willing, provide an explanation.

– All votes will be locked at the start of the 2011 MLB and MiLB seasons

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#1 Bryce Harper – Washington Nationals

OF

DOB: 10-16-1992

ETA: 2013

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#2 Mike Trout – Los Angeles Angels

OF

DOB: 8-7-1991

ETA: 2012

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# 3 Dustin Ackley – Seattle Mariners

2B

DOB: 2-26-1988

ETA: 2011

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