One of the more interesting notions in the game of baseball, at least to me, is the term “prospect capital.” Minor league players give bloggers and fans an opportunity to dream on tomorrow, hoping that one day their favorite organization will uncover the next Mike Trout or Mookie Betts, rather than the next Brett Jackson or Tyler Colvin*. Armchair scouting has grown over the last decade or so thanks to an increased knowledge of baseball analytics by the general public and the supposed general collective baseball knowledge of our favorite writers and niche websites.
The Rundown: Acquiring Prospects Often Risky Proposition, Cubs Development Team Excited About Young Pitching, White Sox Make Big Splash
