It’s the best time of the year. The time when we grow ever closer to pitchers and catchers reporting and the time when the newest, most up-to-date prospect list is dropped. For fans of the game and especially for those who love prospects, it is like Christmas in January. For the first time in a while, Chicago Cubs fans have something to be excited about.
In August of last year, Baseball America published its top organization talent rankings by team (subscription required). Not surprisingly, the Cubs landed at 29th overall, out of 30 franchises. While that part stings, especially in the wake of the rumors surrounding the current core, there is still a lot that should attract excited fans about the crop who are working their way through the pipeline.