Top 10 Prospects for 2010

New York Yankees

1. Jesus Montero: His bat has all the makings of a perennial All-Star. The only question is what position Montero eventually ends up playing.

2. Manuel Banuelos: As an 18-year-old, Banuelos has an attacking approach beyond his years. With some refinement and added velocity he could be an ace in the making.

3. Jairo Heredia: After battling an injury for most of 2009, Heredia posted some respectable numbers in a short period of time. His 2010 Double-A excursion will be the first true test for his mid-90s fastball.

4. Austin Romine: The Yankees are developing Romine with a one-level-at-a-time approach, to fine success. A solid all-around catcher could be in the works.

5. Kelvin De Leon: De Leon's five-star potential is very real, and the Gulf Coast League got a taste of it in 2009. Patience is the key with this terrific young man.

6. Slade Heathcott: This first-round pick has a full toolbox to work with, and he has the ability to be a .300 hitter with a good power/speed combination. But Heathcott has a long way to go.

7. Arodys Vizcaino: His fastball touches the mid-90s, and his change-up/curveball secondary combination has Yankee fans excited. Keep an eye on Vizcaino.

8. D.J. Mitchell: While there isn't much upside left in his right arm, Mitchell sports strong command, a good groundball ratio and an eye-popping low home run rate.

9. Austin Jackson: His power and plate discipline may be his downfall, but there is still time for development. Jackson's speed could be a weapon at the next level.

10. Zach McAllister: His best asset is the consistency that he brings to the mound. McAllister's low-90s fastball and heavy sinking action have all the makings of a back-of-the-rotation starter at the very least.

MANNY BANUELOS!!! He is going to be great