Prospects will break your heart, or so they say. For years, the Detroit Tigers have seen little heartbreak from their farm system, if only because their top prospects haven't had enough time in the system to falter. Former president and general manager Dave Dombrowski wheeled and dealed his way into contention, bringing with him arguably the most successful era in Tigers history.
New general manager Al Avila has vowed to rebuild the farm system and create a more sustainable model for success. Young arms like Daniel Norris and Michael Fulmer haven't been labeled "untouchable," but one would think they're toeing the line.