Tim Robbins said in a famous voiceover near the end of The Shawshank Redemption that "hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no goodthing ever dies."
That sentiment can be applied to fantasy baseball and prospects. The former requires hope because no one wants to endure the shame that comes with being defeated yet again, spending another long winter wondering what can be done to reach that elusive brass ring.
Prospects are designed for the sole purpose of providing hope to fans and fantasy players. They are the next wave of great stars who can make an immediate fantasy impact without the high cost of an early-round pick.