Keepers for 2014

#1) Dylan Bundy (SP) Orioles

Minors: 9-3, 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 119 Ks, 103 IP

There's no doubt to me that this kid will be an ace one day but he might have to wait an entire year to show case it. I don't think the Orioles will force him up unless they have to late in the season. Bundy should be the one of the first prospects that you should try and grab for keeper leagues.


#2) Zack Wheeler (SP) Mets

Minors: 12-8, 3.26 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 148 Ks, 149 IP

Wheeler will be on call until the Mets decide to bring him. I see the Mets doing the same as last year and bringing him up in July like they did with Harvey. But with Wheeler we might see better results believe it or not as he could be the Mets future ace in just a few years from now.


#3) Trevor Rosenthal (SP) Cardinals

Minors: 8-6, 2.97 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 104 Ks, 109 IP

By next spring everyone will be drafting Rosenthal ahead of Miller. 100+ MPH fastball and able to control Isn't something you see with all those flame throwers. The Cardinals are so deep in pitching that he might not get to start any games this season but he'll probably be pitching out of the Pen right from the get go.


#4) Tyler Skaggs (SP) D'Backs

Minors: 9-6, 2.87 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 116 Ks, 122 IP

Skaggs just got sent back down to the minors to start the year off but I'm sure he'll be up within at some point this season. By 2014 he'll be set in the rotation and we could see 180 IP from him and 150 k upside.


#5) Gerrit Cole (SP) Pirates

Minors: 9-7, 2.80 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 136 Ks, 132 IP

Will be starting the year in AAA but if the Pirates start slipping in the standings I could see them calling him up sooner rather than later. Could be their future Ace on an exciting young team full of talent.


#6)Christian Yelich (OF) Marlins

Minors: .329 BA, 12 HR, 20 SB, .918 OPS

5 Tool outfielder who's been showcasing that this spring and is actually pushing to make a spot on the team. So far this spring he's batting .381 with 5 HR's, 13 RBI's, 13 Runs and a 1.326 OPS. Pretty stellar if you ask me. Marlins will have no reason to rush him to the majors since they won't be playing for much besides their pride.


#7) Xander Bogaerts (SS) Red Sox

Minors: .307 BA, 20 HR, 81 RBI, .896 OPS

Red Sox signed Stephen Drew to serve as a stop gap for the year so Bogaerts could get a year of AAA under his belt. But Drew is out now with Concussion symptoms and Iglesias Isn't gonna hold the SS job down all year if Drew misses a significant amount of time and if Bogaerts keeps mashing in the minors.


#8) Jorge Soler (OF) Cubs 

Minors: 134 AB .299 BA, 5 HR, 12 SB, .832 OPS

Cubs are disappointing year in and year out but they have got some young talent coming up through the system and might be ready to start bringing them up this season. Soler is only 21 years of age but has been playing in the Cuban League since 18 so he's a bit more experience than most of the hitters his age.


#9) Billy Hamilton (SS/CF) Reds

Minors: .311 BA, 155 SB, 37 CS, .830 OPS

I'm sure you've all heard about this speedster last year as he stole 155 bases in the minors. He's more of a slap hitter and his .311 AVG doesn't really do justice since a lot of those were infield hits and bunt singles which won't be as successful if the big leagues. Hamilton has been learning how to play CF even though he's been a SS for most of his playing years and with Cozart holding down the SS job for now, I could see Hamilton taking over for Cozart in 2014 and leading off for the Reds. Could be a 40+ SB and 100 Run candidate as early as next season if he learns how to get on base at the big league level.


#10) Jose Fernandez (SP) Marlins

Minors: 14-1, 1.75 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, 158 Ks, 134 IP

Only 20 years old and experience at Class A Fernandez surprised people with his incredible pose and control. Will most certainly spend an entire year at AA but should be a name you'll be seeing a lot of next spring as Top 25 prospects.