Bay Area Baseball

1. Josh Vitters - 3B - B+ - ETA 2011 - Comp - Aramis Ramirez
2. Jeff Samarzdija - RHP - B+ - ETA 2009 - Comp - Jake Peavy lite
3. Dae-Eun Rhee - RHP - B+ - ETA 2012 - Comp - Righty Hong Chih Kuo
4. Jay Jackson - RHP - B- - ETA 2011 - Comp - Jerome Williams
5. Welington Castillo - C - C - ETA 2010 - Comp - Carlos Ruiz

The Chicago Cubs minor league system is certainly not a reflection of their major league roster. While their top team reached the playoffs with ease, Chicago’s top prospect has still yet to make an impact on a full season roster. Third baseman Josh Vitters was frequently mentioned in trade rumors but until then he holds the top spot.

Righty Jeff Samarzdija made an impact in the Cubs bullpen and showed that his powerful fastball is effective at the major league level - he could become a starter or a powerful setup man. Korean Dae-Eun Rhee was 4-1 with a 1.80 ERA in ten starts at Low A, he should see time in High A and potentially AA in 2009. Welington Castillo is blocked in the majors and doesn’t bring much power - he should be trade bait. Jay Jackson is a young righty who might profile best as a reliever.

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