Baseball America has just put out their 2015 Organization Talent Rankings.

I guess it is no surprise to those who know baseball and understand "The Plan". The () show where they are ranked in the BA Top 100.

1. Chicago Cubs

2014 Rank: 4. 2013 Rank: 12.

TOP 10 PROSPECTS
1. Kris Bryant, 3b (1)
2. Addison Russell, ss (3)
3. Jorge Soler, of (12)
4. Kyle Schwarber, c/of (19)
5. C.J. Edwards, rhp (38)
6. Billy McKinney, of (83)
7. Albert Almora, of
8. Gleyber Torres, ss
9. Pierce Johnson, rhp
10.Duane Underwood, rhp



How They Got Here: Being bad for several years has its privileges, as evidenced by the success of high draft picks such as Kris Bryant, the 2014 Minor League Player of the Year, and Kyle Schwarber, who mashed his way to 18 homers in a half-season pro debut. The Cubs have traded for prospects as well, none more so than when they landed all-around dynamo Addison Russell from the Athletics in the Jeff Samardzija trade.

High-Ceiling Sleeper: OF Kevonte Mitchell was known more for basketball in high school but had a strong debut and impressed the Cubs with his polish and athleticism in instructional league.

2014 Rookies: Bryant is ready. The Cubs will call him up when it’s financially prudent, a sure sign the rules aren’t working when he’s left off the Opening Day roster after hitting nine spring homers. Jorge Soler joins Bryant as a righthanded power plant who will challenge for the National League’s top rookie honors.

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