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2010 Top 100: #83 Adrian Cardenas
Prospect Profile: Adrian Cardenas Position: 3B/2BAge in 2010: 22Height: 6'0"Weight: 185 lbsOrigin: 1st round pick by Philadelphia in 2006 out of high school in FloridaOutlook: Cardenas will return to AAA Sacramento to start 2010. He is expected to play 3B with Eric Sogard at 2B. Michael Herrick: Cardenas hasn't developed the power that was
2010 Top 100: #84 Chad James
Prospect Profile: Chad James Position: Starting PitcherAge in 2010: 19Height: 6'3"Weight: 190Origin: Drafted in the 1st round of the 2009 draft by the Florida MarlinsOutlook: James was unable to make his pro debut after being drafted in 2009, and the Marlins should send him to Low A or A ball depending on how he looks
2010 Top 100: #86 Tim Melville
Prospect Profile: Tim Melville Position: Starting PitcherAge in 2010: 19Height: 6'5"Weight: 210Origin: Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 4th Round of the 2008 draftOutlook: Melville signed for way above slot, inking a $1.25 million deal. Some believe he didn't live up to the pre-draft hype, while he did miss bats (8.5 K/9) he
2010 Top 100: #87 Shelby Miller
Prospect Profile: Shelby Miller Position: RHPAge in 2010: 19Height: 6'3"Weight: 195Origin: 1st round, 2009, Brownwood HS (TX)Outlook: Dropping to #19 overall due to concerns about bonus demands, Miller looks to start 2010 in the High A Florida State League. Like most HS pitchers he needs to polish up his changeup, but he has true ace potential and
2010 Top 100: #88 Zach Wheeler
Prospect Profile: Zach Wheeler Position: RHP (SP)Age in 2010: 20Height: 6'4"Weight: 180 lbsOrigin: 1st round pick in 2009 by the Giants out of high school in GeorgiaOutlook: Wheeler looks set to pitch for Low-A Augusta in the Sally League JD Sussman: Everything I've read about Wheeler has been very positive. Baseball America says he
2010 Top 100: #89 Tim Beckham
Prospect Profile: Tim Beckham Position: ShortstopAge in 2010: 20Height: 6'0"Weight: 190Origin: Drafted 1st overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 DraftOutlook: Beckham was just above average league during his first full season at Bowling Green. Questions have been raised about how his body will develop and the concern is that could outgrow shortstop.
2010 Top 100: #90 Jemile Weeks
Prospect Profile: Jemile Weeks Position: 2BAge in 2010: 23Height: 5'10"Weight: 175Origin: Drafted in the first round of the 2008 Draft by the Oakland AthleticsOutlook: Weeks is entering his third season, which A's fans hope will be his first full one. He has only played 99 games thus far in his first two pro seasons, so
2010 Top 100: #91 Danny Espinosa
Prospect Profile: Danny Espinosa Position: SSAge in 2010: 23Height: 6'0"Weight: 190Origin: 3rd round, 2008, Long Beach StateOutlook: Espinosa had a strong year in High A, showing terrific plate discipline, above average power, and good speed(though so-so decision making on the bases). He's slated to start 2010 in AA Harrisburg and has Ian Desmond ahead of him
