Top Yankee Prospects

1. Joba Chamberlain (RHP)- Grade A: No comment needed, great pitcher in any role, next Mariano or next Clemens
2. Ian Kennedy (RHP)- Grade A-/B+: Underrated from the moment he was drafted, has proven himself at every level, next step Big League consistency, impeccable control and baseball smarts, velocity is below average but he still hit 90
3. Jose Tabata (OF)- Grade B+: He seems to be falling off the radar a bit, not making much headlines, but he should, hitting .300 at any level as a teenager is great, and his approach is akin to a big leaguer, next step: power
4. Alan Horne (RHP)- Grade B: Would have much more recognition without the Big Three, after dominating AA, he'll conquer AAA, before heading the NY, but he'll have to come out of the 'pen
5. Austin Jackson (OF)- Grade B: Some say overrated, I don't, he's got all the tools and now he's getting results, could be the next Curtis Granderson (all tools, lot of K's)
6. Jesus Montero (C?)- Grade B (could be A when he's done): The big international signing last year, he's done nothing but rake, and he handled the Catcher position pretty well, but he's a big kid, so he might have to settle being the next Manny Ramirez, huge bat, no defense.
7. Dellin Betances (RHP)- Grade B-: Like the other teens on this list, his grade will probably get higher, he had arm injuries this season, but had a 98 mph fastball and great secondary offerings
8. Andrew Brackman (RHP)- Grade B-: Something about this guy screams JOBA at me, maybe it's size, his huge fastball and blistering slider, or that he had injury concerns that prevented from being taken earlier in the draft. Nevertheless, I got high expectations for this kid when he comes back from TJS. He'll through the farm system like JOBA due to his ability, age, and major league contract.
9. Austin Romine (C)- Grade B-: Hasn't played much, but is a catcher and was highly regarded in the draft. He was a second round selection, but concerns of college commitments prevented from going earlier. He's got a doubles bat and could make home runs, and a cannon arm that super-strong. He was polished for a high schooler, but will need more work before he's ready
10. Humberto Sanchez (RHP)- Grade B-/C+: Another potential JOBA, he's big, injury concerns, with filthy stuff. He's on the road back from TJS, and could get to the big league pen by August.

Other prospects include (in no particular order): Brad Suttle (3B), Carmen Angelini (SS), Jose Pirela (SS), Reegie Corona (2B), Carlos Urena (OF), Kevin DeLeon (OF), Dan McCutchen (RHP), Angel Reyes (LHP), Michael Dunn (LHP), Zach McAllister (RHP), Manny Barreda (RHP), Brett Gardner (OF), Damon Sublett (2B), Justin Snyder (2B/OF), Brandon Laird (3B/1B), Shelley Duncan (1B/OF), Eric Duncan (1B), Marcos Vechionacci (3B), Eduardo Nunez (SS), Jeffrey Marquez (RHP), Christian Garcia (RHP), George Kontos (RHP), Tim Norton (RHP), Kevin Whelan (RHP), James Cox (RHP), Mark Melancon (RHP), Francisco Cervelli (C), David Robertson (RHP), Jairo Heredia (RHP), Ross Ohlendorf (RHP), Edwar Ramirez (RHP), Jon Albaladejo (RHP), Juan Miranda (1B), Seth Fortenberry (OF), Jason Jones (RHP), Jon Hovis (RHP), Steven White (RHP)

By the way, has anyone heard any recent news on hot international free agent Edward Salcedo? Last I heard, he was being heavily pursued by the Yankees and Indians. Agent Scott Boras has even gone as far as calling him the next A-Rod. Also, anyone think that draft picks should be tradeable? Or only the top 10 (not 15 are protected)? Maybe only the following year's draft picks should be tradeable?