The Prospect Ten

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

This week: The top ten relief pitching prospects of 2002.

Previous Prospect Tens

Name	Age	Organization	Level
1. Francisco Rodriguez	20	Anaheim	Majors
A wee bit better than the last Frankie Rodriguez.
2. Franklyn German	22	Detroit	Majors
Could save half of his team's wins in 2003.
3. Rusty Tucker	22	San Diego	High-A
Barring injury, he'll see San Diego in 2003.
4. Aaron Taylor	25	Seattle	AA
Mariners thrilled he reconsidered his early retirement.
5. Rommie Lewis	20	Baltimore	Low-A
Impressed enough to get a shot at starting next year.
6. Mike Nicolas	23	San Diego	High-A
Caused a shortage of "K" signs in Lake Elsinore.
7. David Bush	23	Toronto	High-A
Should be the first of 2002 draft class to hit the majors.
8. Brad Lidge	25	Houston	Majors
Scott Williamson, meet your twin.
9. Erik Threets	21	San Francisco	High-A
Velocity not in question; arm definitely a question.
10. Blaine Boyer	21	Atlanta	Low-A
Two major-league pitches are a start; now needs major-league control.

Previous Prospect Tens

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