Hello, everyone. I'm dictating this email from my luxury box at the Futures Game, so this won't be too long because I don't want to miss the dessert cart. Look, although I've given up doing a deal with the Red Hots, I certainly haven't given up following the up and coming stars of tomorrow.<br>
<br>And when it comes to a constellation of talent, I have found the God particle in the Riptorns' reserve roster. I share with you Baseball America's updated fab fifty list and highlight in <span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">RED</span> the many young, incredibly talented players on the Rips' squad. Enjoy the breathtaking possibilities of this Riptorns team and wait---where's my bon bon??!!<br>
<br>With love,<br>Jeffrey Horatio Winick <br><br><br><br><div id="post-16835">
<span class="headline">Midseason Top 50 Prospects List</span><br><br>
<span class="byline">Posted Jul. 5, 2012 10:00 am by <strong>J.J. Cooper</strong></span><br>
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<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">1. Dylan Bundy,</span> rhp, Orioles<br>
2. Jurickson Profar, ss, Rangers<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">3. Wil Myers,</span> of, Royals<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">4. Taijuan Walker</span>, rhp, Mariners<br>
5. Danny Hultzen, lhp, Mariners<br>
6. Gerrit Cole, rhp, Pirates<br>
7. Tyler Skaggs, lhp, Diamondbacks<br>
8. Jose Fernandez, rhp, Marlins<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">9. Manny Machado</span>, ss, Orioles<br>
10. Zack Wheeler, rhp, Mets<br>
11. Mike Olt, 3b, Rangers<br>
12. Nick Castellanos, 3B, Tigers<br>
13. Matt Barnes, rhp, Red Sox<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">14. Francisco Lindor</span>, ss, Indians<br>
15. Jameson Taillon, rhp, Pirates<br>
16. Archie Bradley, rhp, Diamondbacks<br>
17. Nolan Arenado, 3b, Rockies<br>
18. Oscar Taveras, of, Cardinals<br>
19. Travis D'Arnaud, c, Blue Jays<br>
20. Shelby Miller, rhp, Cardinals<br>
21. Christian Yelich, of, Marlins<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">22</span>. <span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">Miguel Sano,</span> 3b, Twins<br>
23. Jonathan Singleton, 1b, Astros<br>
24. Julio Teheran, rhp, Braves<br>
25. Javier Baez, ss, Cubs<br>
26. Carlos Martinez, rhp, Cardinals<br>
27. Billy Hamilton, ss, Reds<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">28. Mason Williams</span>, of, Yankees<br>
29. Jake Odorizzi, rhp, Royals<br>
30. Gary Sanchez, c, Yankees<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">31. Xander Bogaerts,</span> ss, Red Sox<br>
32. Jackie Bradley, of, Red Sox<br>
33. Matt Davidson, 3b, Diamondbacks<br>
34. Matt Harvey, rhp, Mets<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">35. Nick Franklin</span>, ss, Mariners<br>
36. Starling Marte, cf, Pirates<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">37. Jake Marisnick,</span> cf, Blue Jays<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">38. Anthony Gose</span>, cf, Blue Jays<br>
39. Tyler Austin, of, Yankees<br>
40. Alen Hanson, ss, Pirates<br>
41. Cody Buckel, rhp, Rangers<br>
42. James Paxton, lhp, Mariners<br>
<span style="background-color:rgb(255,0,0)">43. Jean Segura</span>, 2b/ss, Angels<br>
44. Kolten Wong, 2b, Cardinals<br>
45. George Springer, of, Astros<br>
46. Bubba Starling, of, Royals<br>
47. Hak-Ju Lee, ss, Rays<br>
48. Tyler Thornburg, rhp, Brewers<br>
49. Zach Lee, rhp, Dodgers<br>
50. Jedd Gyorko, 3b, Padres<br>
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