July 20, 200521 yr the full list can be seen at maverickball but here was some interesting Q&A Paul S.: I realize he's older and positionless. But I'd rather have Josh Willingham than a few of these guys like Omar Quintanilla. Sickels:I like Quintinilla, but I agree that Willingham has more of an impact bat. As you point out, Josh lacks a position and is old as prospects go, but he's a fine hitter ready for Major League action. He would be somewhere in the 40s on a revised list and will likely be there in August. David W: John, what about Jason Vargas? He belongs in the Top 20, IMO, let alone the Top 50 pitchers. Sickels:Vargas has risen so rapidly this year that I overlooked him due to "Stat line Spread." But his performance at each level has been excellent, combined 118/31 K/BB, and he's in the Majors now. He definitely belongs. When you wrote "top 20" my initial reaction was no, but the more I think about it, the more I think you have a good case. His numbers speak for themselves, he has good stuff, he knows how to pitch. My only concern is that he may be being rushed a bit fast (like J.P. Howell has been by the Royals). Even the best college pitchers benefit from additional minor league time in my opinion. But Vargas definitely belongs on the list. Let's slot him in at 20, and move everyone else down a notch
July 20, 200521 yr I figured Josh Johnson would have made the list and Hayden Penn isnt there either.
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