15 – What I said about Detroit applies here in miniature — the Phillies have three top-50 prospects, all three of whom could be stars (but only one of whom is really on that path right now), and another on the top 100, but there’s a big dropoff after that. Would you rather have a system that gives you a dozen or more future big leaguers, where none will be more than a decent regular, or one that gives you a couple of stars and a couple of strong regulars, but not much else? I could argue either side, and it might depend on your ownership’s willingness to spend and what you already have on your big-league roster.
