Phil Rogers Hates Tyler Flowers

If you didn't notice, Phil Rogers didn't include Tyler Flowers in his 2010-11 Chicago White Sox Top 10 Prospecs list. Here's the list:

1. Chris Sale, lhp
2. Brent Morel, 3b/ss
3. Dayan Viciedo, 1b/3b
4. Jared Mitchell, of
5. Eduardo Escobar, ss
6. Gregori Infante, rhp
7. Jacob Petricka, rhp
8. Brandon Short, of
9. Trayce Thompson, of
10. Anthony Carter, rhp

The omission of Flowers was the first thing I noticed. I was also a little skeptical of Anthony Carter taking the 10-spot over someone like Addison Reed (and Flowers) among others, although I scoffed at Eduardo Escobar in the 10-spot a couple years ago so who knows.

I really dislike how Baseball America allows guys like Rogers to put these lists together. I’ve been a BA subscriber for years, and in my mind it damages their credibility. Their prospect lists are where they make their money. You think they’d allow their own staff to make the decisions. I’d trust, say Jim Callis, over Phil Rogers anyday.

Considering they say these lists are more indicative of the White Sox’ internal feelings, does this mean AJ gets offered arbitration? I’m actually in favour of this anyways, but it’s still an interesting thought.

I’ve never been a big Flowers fan. Even at this point last year, he screamed “Chris Snyder with a better back and worse defense” to me. Not bad, but not great either. I would still keep him around, though, and and see how Miguel Gonzalez does next year before making any moves.

Anyways, I’m babbling. Bottom line…strange omission. I would have expected Flowers to remain in the top-10 based on his position alone. Makes you wonder…