As many other blogs have mentioned, BA came out with their top 100 today. As expected, Joba is very high (#3), followed by Jose Tabata (#37), Austin Jackson (#41), and IPK (#45).

I am pretty surprised about Alan Horne not making the top 100, especially with some of the guys on there but what're you gonna do. He was mentioned with a list of guys who just missed out though (subscription req). He was on 3 peoples lists with a high of being #68. Jeff Marquez made 2 lists with a 129 high and Jesus Montero got 3 mentions with an 81 high. A little surprised that Brackman didn't make it on any lists but that has more to do with his injury as less with his potential.

John Manuel hosted a chat later on and here are a few highlights:

Q: Jose Martinez from Suffolk County asks:
Fernando Martinez or Jose Tabata...which player makes their MLB debut first (and what year)?
A: John Manuel: Martinez should get there first but I see both getting there in '09, if things play out as scouts tell us they should. They both are bat-first guys when it's all said and done, and I think Martinez has a bit more offensive upside, but they are pretty close.

Q: bender from NC asks: Where would Brackman have been if healthy?
A: John Manuel: Ceiling-wise, he'd have to be top 10. That said, his career high in IP is 78, so he's a few years away from being big league ready not matter how high his ceiling is—and that would be assuming he was healthy.