The Athletics’ big league club isn’t looking too hot, but the farm system looks great. Kevin Goldstein gives seven players at least a four star rating in his Top Eleven Athletics’ prospects. Topping the list is the lone five star guy, MIchael Choice. The outfielder raked at High-A and with a promotion to Double-A, he’s a small step away from making his big league debut.
Number two is right handed pitcher Jarrod Parker. He made his big league debut last year after a really nice season at Double-A. Goldstein anticipates he starts the season at Triple-A but he could be with the club in the second half of 2012.
A.J. Cole was the main guy the Athletics got from the Nationals in the Gio Gonzalez trade and he’s number three. He’s a few years away but he had a nice showing at Low-A despite being just 19 the entire season. Brad Peacock (RHP and also part of the Gio Gonzalez trade) and Sonny Gray (RHP) round out the top five.
