The Prospect Ten

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

This week: The top ten relief prospects.

Name	Throws	Organization	Age
1. Brad Lidge	RHP	Houston	25
Health concerns have derailed career, but stuff is unreal.
2. Scott Chiasson	RHP	Chicago Cubs	24
With Flash going down, has an outside chance to make noise this year.
3. Bart Miadich	RHP	Anaheim	26
Won't unseat Troy Percival, but could be solid setup guy.
4. Jose Valverde	RHP	Arizona	22
Has a Jeff Nelson-type slider, but lacks control. Lots of potential.
5. Alex Herrera	LHP	Cleveland	22
His above-average curve is tough on righties and lefties.
6. Tim Spooneybarger	RHP	Atlanta	22
Also a member of all-name team, should appear in Braves' pen this year.
7. Franklyn German	RHP	Oakland	22
Finally matched performance to stuff in A-ball. Test comes this year.
8. Fernando Rodney	RHP	Detroit	21
A kid who doesn't get a lot of talk, but has terrific stuff.
9. Vinny Chulk	RHP	Toronto	23
Has rare control for a kid who throws as hard as he does.
10. Chad Harville	RHP	Oakland	25
Yes, he's still around and still a prospect. Could see time in Oakland this year.

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