With sale done, Rangers look to future

The Rangers have a new ownership group. They have a first-place team and a farm system loaded with talent. They have a plan for the direction they want to go.

Deadline sparks interest in Texas prospects

As Saturday's Trade Deadline draws closer, the Rangers are receiving several inquiries regarding their farm system.

Bass, Brach finding success in Minors

It's no secret that the Padres have relied greatly on their entire pitching staff, which leads the Majors with a 3.27 ERA, to stay atop the National League West for the vast majority of the 2010 season. But that key to success has also trickled down to the farm system.

Angels aim to replenish rich farm system

All told, 18 homegrown players have seen playing time with the Angels this season, and that number is certain to grow thanks to one of the best farm systems in baseball and the fact that they have five of the first 40 picks in this year's First-Year Player Draft.

GM Wade reasssures Castro

Astros general manager Ed Wade wanted to make sure that Jason Castro, the catcher at Triple-A Round Rock and the top prospect in Houston's farm system, knew exactly where he stood. So he called Castro on Tuesday night.

Farm system takes hit, but talent remains

The Phillies tried to restock their Minor League system when they shipped Cliff Lee to Seattle, but the upper levels of their system clearly have taken a hit. The good news is they have plenty of young players with upside in the lower levels.

Kelly soaking in camp experience

He is only 20 years old, has never pitched above Class A and is in Major League camp for the first time. Yet there is an unflappable feel to Casey Kelly, who is widely regarded as the best pitching prospect in the Red Sox’s farm system.

Santana, Bradley crack Top 50 Prospects

The Indians’ farm system has been beefed up considerably the last two years in the trade department, and that’s evident with one look at MLB.com’s Top 50 Prospects list.

Kelly to focus attention on pitching

Casey Kelly, arguably the best prospect in the Red Sox’s farm system, has opted to put his bat away and focus exclusively on being a pitcher.

Pitchers lead rise of Rockies prospects

The Rockies have developed a roster that relies heavily on products of their farm system. There’s every reason to believe that will be the case well into the future.

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