FRONT OFFICES EVERYWHERE AGREE: "BASEBALL PROSPECTUS" KNOWS PROSPECTS.

"Futures Guide 2014" gives you all this and more:

The "Baseball Prospectus" Top 101 Prospects, with complete commentary from "Baseball Prospectus 2014" and dozens of never before published mini-scouting reports by the BP Prospect Team. Top 10 Prospects for every major-league team: 300 prospect capsules, with exclusive updates to account for trades and other player movement since original publication date. Three "Prospects on the Rise" and three "Factors on the Farm" for each major-league system: coverage of an additional 60 prospects at all levels of organized baseball. Get to know some of 2015's top prospects a year before everyone else does. "Baseball Prospectus"' 2014 Organizational Rankings. Every major-league organization, dissected and ranked from top to bottom. The "Baseball Prospectus" fantasy team's Top 100 dynasty league prospects: the guys you need to know to set your dynasty league roster for the rest of the decade. Expanded statistical coverage of all Top 10 Prospects, including advanced historical statistics and 2014 and 2015 PECOTA projections for most prospects.

WHAT THE INSIDERS SAY ABOUT THE FUTURES GUIDE

""Baseball Prospectus" is a valuable source for player evaluation and analysis. The quality and depth of their prospect reports is always impressive." -- "Jason McLeod, Sr. Vice President, Scouting & Player Development, Chicago Cubs"

"The "Futures Guide" is a valuable resource and a helpful guide in assessing players at every professional level. The "Baseball Prospectus" team provides exceptional insight, making it a must read." -- "Nick Krall, Director of Baseball Operations, Cincinnati Reds"

"Thoughtful, entertaining and precise evaluations bring their scouting reports to life." -- "Dan Kantrovitz, Scouting Director, St. Louis Cardinals"

The Ducksnorts 2008 Baseball Annual offers unparalleled coverage of the San Diego Padres, including: * Foreword by Matt Vasgersian, television voice of the Padres * A recap of the Padres 2007 season, from the hiring of Bud Black as manager to the heartbreak of Game 163 at Coors Field * Graphical displays of key players' statistical output from 2007 and other recent seasons to show trends, including comparisons with league norms by position * Detailed examination of the Padres farm system, including reports on more than 70 players and a list of Top 10 Prospects * First-hand account of a 12-day drive from San Diego to Cooperstown and back for Tony Gwynn's Hall of Fame induction, including stops in several minor-league towns along the way for the ulitmate baseball geek road trip * Reference materials building on work done in the 2007 Annual, such as the best players in Padres history by position and a register of every trade Kevin Towers has made since becoming general manager in November 1995

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