AL West Players To Watch

Dan Marino continues his trek through each division in the major leagues and giving you one player he thinks is the: Rookie to Watch, Breakthrough Player, The Party’s Over, Non-Roster Invitee Most Likely to Stick, and Just Not Seeing it.

Now, in part five of six, he brings you the American League West:

Part 1: AL East Players to Watch.

Part 2: NL East Players to Watch.

Part 3: AL Central Players to Watch.

Part 4: NL Central Players to Watch.

Houston Astros

2013 Texas Rangers Top 16 Prospects

Toolsy, middle infielders are thick as thieves in this system. Between Jurickson Profar (SS), Leury Garcia (SS), Luis Sardinas (SS),  Rougned Odor (2B), Hanser Alberto (SS), it’s quite possible this is the reason the big club is considering moving Ian Kinsler off second base with Profar knocking on the door and if the others continue to develop making it easier to replace Elvis Andrus at SS if they are unable to sign him in two years. Overall, this is a system going through a transitional phase, but the upside of talent is still one of the best in the game. –Dave England

Below are our top 16 prospects with 2013 opening day age, position, and comments on each player. Below the top 16 is a small list of additional notable names. Enjoy.

Texas Rangers Offseason Eight Ball

The Rangers are probably seeking a catcher or two, an outfielder and adding pitching both starters and bullpen help.

Guaranteed Contracts

–Ian Kinsler, 2B: $75M throught 2017
–Adrian Beltre, 3B: $51M through 2015
–Yu Darvish, SP: $50.5M through 2017
–Derek Holland, SP: $24.3M through 2016
–Michael Young, UT: $16M through 2013
–Elvis Andrus, SS: $11.3M through 2014
–Nelson Cruz, OF: $10.5M through 2013
–Leonys Martin, OF: $8.75 through 2015
–Colby Lewis, SP: $2M through 2013

Arbitration Eligible Players [estimated salaries]

2012 Texas Rangers Top 16 Prospects

Arguably, no team has done better internationally than the Texas Rangers. On top of throwing big money at international prospects, the Rangers have done well in the draft, adding quality prospects and depth to a system that never seems to run dry.

Below are my top 16 prospects with 2012 opening day age, position, and comments on each player. Below the top 16 is a small list of additional notable names. Enjoy.

My 2012 Top 100 Prospects

I present to you my 2012 top 100 prospect list. I have ranked the players evaluating ceiling, how likely a player reaches that ceiling, risks that come with a player, experience, and all the other stuff along those lines. I hope to hear what you guys think whether it be in agreement or disagreement. Enjoy.