| 1. Austin Jackson, of- Best Defensive Outfielder | |
| 2. Jesus Montero, c- Best Power Hitter | |
| 3. Andrew Brackman, rhp- Best Fastball | |
| 4. Austin Romine, c | |
| 5. Dellin Betances, rhp | |
| 6. Zach McAllister, rhp- Best Control | |
| 7. Alfredo Aceves, rhp | |
| 8. Phil Coke, lhp | |
| 9. Mark Melancon, rhp | |
| 10. Bradley Suttle, 3b- Best Hitter for Average |
Overall, the list seems pretty weak. Melancon is a better talent than Coke or Aceves, and should be ranked that way. #4 for Romine seems generous and the same goes for Brackman at #3, even if his talent is worthy of that spot. McCallister should be higher than #6, after posting a 128 tRA+ in Charleston and a 130 tRA+ in Tampa. Not to mention he had an outstanding 5.48 K/BB ratio. And even though Suttle had a decent year in Charleston, he did so as a 23 year old.
Now, the Yankees system is still solid with several amazingly high ceiling players. But the BA top 10 isn't the most lavish top 10. That can be attributed to a couple graduates from the list, such as Joba Chamberlain and Ian Kennedy.
One complaint though about farm systems. So I will let an anonymous forum person sum up my thoughts:
Also, take a look at the Red Sox’s top ten, whose farm system is supposedly leaps and bounds better than whatever the Yankees have to offer.
Nick Hagadone is number 3. He’s going to be 23 on the first day of 2009, and has pitched a grand total of 35 innings of professional baseball.
Daniel Bard, the man with a 99mph fastball and nothing else, is number 4.
And yet, the Red Sox are baseball’s model franchise and the Yankees are nothing but dirt beneath their feet.
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