The Gas House Gang

Baseball America recently unveiled their list of the top ten Cardinals prospects.  Coming in at number one is centerfielder Colby Rasmus, who was the Cardinals top draft pick in 2005.  Rasmus is obviously being blocked by Jim Edmonds, but he’s still going to be down at Double A so he’s still at least a year away.

Number two is left handed pitcher Jamie Garcia, who appears to have been a steal in the 22nd round.  He’s older then most prospects (he’ll be 26 part way through the 2007 season) but after solid stints at both Low A and High A, Garcia will probably move up to Double A this year and might get a cup of coffee at the end of the year.

Number three is relief pitcher Chris Perez.  He had a nice stint in Low A and he’s dominating against right handed pitching.  Blake Hawkworth (rhp) and Jon Jay (of) round out the top five.