The Prospect Ten

Strikethree.com's weekly ranking of prospects and/or minor-league systems.

This week: The top ten prospects in 2003.

Name	Position	Organization	Age
1. Mark Prior	RHP	Cubs	21
Cubs should resist temptation to rush him. He'll be ready next year.
2. Mark Teixeira	3B/1B	Texas	21
Rafael Palmeiro is showing no signs of moving aside.
3. Jake Peavy	RHP	San Diego	20
Presence of Tankersley in the system should keep him in minors most of the year.
4. Justin Morneau	1B	Minnesota	20
This is the year he adds home run power and becomes a top prospect.
5. Gabe Gross	OF	Toronto	22
Forget Vernon Wells, the Blue Jays need to find room for this kid.
6. Wilson Betemit	SS	Atlanta	20
Don't expect eye-popping numbers, as the Braves will push him before he's ready.
7. Jerome Williams	RHP	San Francisco	20
I expect a big breakthrough in AAA.
8. Hee Seop Choi	1B	Cubs	23
Expect a Chin-Feng Chen–like rebound.
9. Chris Snelling	OF	Seattle	20
Should have fun with Texas League ballparks.
10. Kevin Mench	OF	Texas	24
Showed power last year. Takes next step with return of patience this year.

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