In case you missed it, here is John Sickels' updated list of the Cubs top 10 prospects:
1) Brett Jackson
2) Trey McNutt
3) Chris Archer
4) Hak-Ju Lee
5) Chris Carpenter (no, not that one)
6) Jay Jackson
7) Hayden Simpson
8) Brandon Guyer
9) Reggie Golden
10) Josh Vitters
A few random thoughts...First, it's hard to believe how far Vitters has fallen. It's too soon to give up on him, but right now he looks like another big-time bust. Next, I absolutely love Brett Jackson. Hopefully he's patrolling CF in the very near future. Finally, the system seems to be loaded with arms. Obviously they won't all pan out, but it's not a stretch to think that one or two from the list of Jackson (Jay), Archer, Carpenter, Mc Nutt (great name), and Simpson will be useful.
Overall, I'm encouraged. It will be interesting to see if the Cubs develop these players or use some of them as trade bait. As always, I vote for option two.
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