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The Golden Sombrero’s Top 50 Prospects: #21 – John Lamb (Video)

#21 John Lamb – Kansas City Royals

LHP

DOB: 7-10-90

ETA: 2012

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The Golden Sombrero’s Top 50 Prospects: #22 – Mike Minor (Video)

#22 Mike Minor – Braves

LHP

DOB:12-26-87

ETA: 2011

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Prospect Buzz: Craig Kimbrel, Carlos Santana, Kyle Gibson, Jaff Decker and more…

  • This week Braves’ manager Fredi Gonzalez stated that youngsters Jonny Venters and Craig Kimbrel could split the closing duties in 2011, just as Rafael Soriano and Mike Gonzalez did in 2009.  Last season, Kimbrel burst on the scene and to say the least, was absolutely filthy.  In just 20 2/3 innings, Kimbrel recorded 40 strikeouts, which for those of you keeping score at home is a ridiculous 17.4 K/9.  He also racked up four wins and a save along the way, and allowed just a single earned run.  If he can repeat his success, Kimbrel could very well become a household name in 2011.
  • The Cleveland Indians cleared catcher Carlos Santana to resume all baseball activities, and he will be ready for the start of Spring Training next week.  In 2010, Santana’s eye-opening rookie campaign came to an abrupt halt after he suffered a hideous knee injury on August 2.  Considering that the switch-hitting catcher posted slashes of .260/.401/.467 last year in 192 plate appearances, the fact that he’s been cleared significantly increase his fantasy value.  I’m really excited to see what this guy can do over the course of a full, healthy season.

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The Golden Sombrero’s Top 50 Prospects: #23 – Manny Machado (Video)

#23 Manuel Machado – Baltimore Orioles

SS

DOB: 7-6-92

ETA: 2014

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The Golden Sombrero’s Top 50 Prospects: #24 – Mike Montgomery (Video)

#24  Mike Montgomery – Kansas City Royals

LHP

DOB: 7-1-89

ETA: 2011

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