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3 YANKEES IN TOP 100
Baseball America just came out with its Top 100 prospects. Three Red Sox minor leaguers are on the list - one current (maybe former) Sea Dogs player and two future Hadlock Field pitchers.
Shortstop Jose Iglesias, 21, is ranked No. 52. He batted .285 in 57 games for the Sea Dogs last year, a season interrupted when he was hit by a pitch and broke a bone in his right hand.
Because of his limited experience, it figures that Iglesias may return to Portland to begin the 2011 season. But Baseball America, in its Prospect Handbook, states that Iglesias will spend 2011 in Triple-A Pawtucket and may be major league-ready by mid-season.
Right-handed pitcher Anthony Ranaudo, 21, is ranked No. 67, although he has yet to throw a professional pitch. Ranaudo was once considered the top college pitching prospect, but elbow trouble led to a 7.32 ERA for Louisiana State in 2010. Still, the Red Sox drafted him in the supplemental round.
Agent Scott Boras sent Ranaudo to the Cape Cod League to prove his worth. Healthy again, Ranaudo struck out 31 and had a 0.00 ERA in 29 2/3 innings. Boston gave him a $2.55-million signing bonus. He should begin this season in Class A and, unless he's dominating, won't see Portland until 2012.