With the former kings of the National League Central departed for Anaheim and Detroit, now is the time for attention to be brought to the rising stars of the division.
The Cardinals have a trio of arms that could rival the dominance of Lee, Halladay, and Hamels in the future. The Cubs have been stockpiling young talent since the arrival of Theo Epstein this winter. Can the Pirates finally climb over the .500 mark after countless losing seasons?
With a plethora of prospects nearing big-league ready, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. To help simplify things, here are the top five prospects in the National League Central.