The IFA Bonus Babies

1. Ramon Ishida, 2B, 18 Toronto Blue Jays Triple-A Level $12.2M
Analysis: A very good 2B and will hit for a very high average. Could play 1ST, RF or LF very well and even a good backup at any IF/OF position. Biggest drawback is durability and learning curve.
My Rating: 8.0

2. Victor Aguilera, P, 21 Dover Stangs High A Level $9.0M
Analysis: Currently training as a Closer, however could become a Long Reliever to a Setup pitcher. Although Long Reliever could be a stretch for his 2 pitches. Could easily close all 162 games if need be and not stretch him to his limits.
My Rating 10.0

3. Al Ramirez, 2B, 21 Omaha Larrupin Lous Double-A Level $8.0M
Analysis: Could play any IF/OF position as primary or backup. An above average hitter with some power. Might find the DL a time or two in his career.
My Rating: 9.0

4. Karim Quevedo, SS, 18 Pittsburgh Pirates Double-A Level $7.7M
Analysis: Once this kid gets to the ML, will terrorize pitchers and steal hits away from batters. Can play any IF/OF position, will hit for average with power to spare.
My Rating: 9.5

5. Norberto Reyes, 1B, 18 Salem Mayhem High A Level $7.1M
Analysis: So-So 1B, but a blistering DH.
My Rating: 8.0

6. Orlando Moreno, P, 18 St. Louis Barracudas Rookie League $6.0M
Analysis: Should be a very capable Long Reliever and spot Starter. Will need a good catcher to guide him through the rough spots.
My Rating: 7.5

7. Esteban Valentin, SS, 19 Omaha Larrupin Lous Double-A Level $5.5M
Analysis: Can play any IF/OF position as primary position. Hitting wise, could have a good average with lots of singles and doubles.
My Rating: 8.5

8. Hector DeLeon, 2B, 20 Monterrey Corn Dogs Low A Level $5.0M
Analysis: Chances are that he will make his way to the ML as a LF/RF and a backup 2B. Very good hitting wise with power.
My Rating: 9.0

9. Tomas Nieves, C, 18 Austin Deuce Droppers Double-A Level $4.8M
Analysis: As a catcher will never make an ML roster, that leaves the DH role for his future. Pitchers beware, you may never get a ball in the strike zone past him.
My Rating: 6.0 (only because he sucks at his primary position)

10. Ramon Fujiwara, P, 18 Salem Mayhem Low A Level $4.4M
Analysis: Has command of 3 good pitches but not the control. Time will tell how good this hard off speed pitcher may be.
My Rating: 6.5

11. Rico Eusebio, P, 18 Dover Stangs Double-A Level $4.0M
Analysis: Above average 4 pitch fly ball pitcher. Will make the ML roster as a Starter.
My Rating: 7.0

Best IFA cheap theft: Pedro Martin, C, 20 Texas Rangers High A Level $809K
Analysis: His durability turned a lot off GM's off about this player. However, 60 to 70 games a season in split duty with another catcher is the case here. His defense and pitch calling coupled with his heavy hitting ability against lefties makes him the steal of the IFA's so far.