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

This week: The top ten prospects active in the minors.

Name	Position	Organization	Level
1. Mark Prior	RHP	Chicago Cubs	AA
Makes his season debut on Sunday.
2. Dennis Tankersley	RHP	San Diego	AA
Needs to prove he's healthy.
3. Drew Henson	3B	New York	AAA
A big season starts this week.
4. Jerome Williams	RHP	San Francisco	AAA
Likely to spend the entire year in Fresno.
5. Wilson Betemit	SS	Atlanta	AAA
Being rushed to AAA, so don't be surprised if he struggles.
6. Jack Cust	OF	Colorado	AAA
It's amazing that teams won't give him a chance.
7. Jake Peavy	RHP	San Diego	AA
One of four aces in Mobile's rotation.
8. Brandon Claussen	RHP	New York Yankees	AAA
Don't be surprised to see Claussen get 10 starts in New York.
9. Marlon Byrd	OF	Philadelphia	AAA
Should replace Doug Glanville by May or June.
10. Austin Kearns	OF	Cincinnati	AA
Not very happy to be in Chattanooga, will take it out on the pitchers.

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