The Brew Crew have been atop the NKFBL since they joined the league in 2006. Brad’s greatest asset as an owner has been his drafting ability. Although their MLB draft successes have drawn the most attention, they have been doing pretty well for themselves in the prospect draft. They’ve graduated Jay Bruce, Colby Rasmus, Edison Volquez and even Ryan Braun (through the Quahogs) into the majors and their farm system isn’t done producing. Their system isn't as strong as it once was but still contains some promising talent in Jennings, Davis, Saunders and Chacin.
Even though their success has been well documented, they have had a few instances of bad luck. Delois Guerra, once the number one prospect in the Met’s farm system, and a big piece in the Johan Santana trade has completely fallen off the table. Scott Elbert, a former highly touted pitching prospect from the Dodgers missed a year due to injury and his stock has fallen off. With all of the prospects that flow through everyone’s systems there are bound to be a few instances of bad luck, but overall the Brew Crew have put together a historically strong farm system and although they lack the big prospects right now they do have solid talent and 6 prospect picks in the upcoming draft.
Top 5 Prospects:
1. Desmond Jennings OF TB
2. Wade Davis SP TB
3. Michael Saunders OF SEA
4. Jhoulys Chacin RP COL
5. Nick Weglarz 1B CLE
Top 5 Graduated Prospects:
1. Jay Bruce 2007 Rd 1
2. Kyle Blanks 2009 Rd 2
3. Edison Volquez 2007 Rd 11
4. Colby Rasmus 2007 Rd 4
5. Travis Buck 2007 Rd 4
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