A few notable performances from prospects:

Wilson Ramos, Twins, catcher, VWL, has been the best hitter in the league and just turned 22 a couple months ago.
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=C&sid=l135&t=p_pbp&pid=467092

Josh Thole, Mets, catcher, VWL, 1.057 OPS so far with a 11/5 BB/K in 64 AB.
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=C&sid=l135&t=p_pbp&pid=489365

Roman Pena, Indians, outfielder, LMP, striking out a lot, but is showing good power
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=CF&sid=l132&t=p_pbp&pid=489201

Sam Deduno, Astros, pitcher, VWL, his first outing, all seven of his outs came via the strikeout, although he allowed 2 runs. 14/2 K/BB in 7.1 IP 6.00 GO/AO so far,
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=l131&t=p_pbp&pid=465679

Jordan Norberto, pitcher, VWL, soon to be 23 year old has a 8/0 K/BB in 4.1 IP although has allowed 6 hits. During the season struckout 89 in 68 innings.
http://mlb.mlb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=P&sid=l131&t=p_pbp&pid=467099

any thoughts on tanner scheppers?

What's the ETA on Thole? I don't really see anyone blocking him at the MLB level. Could he win the job?

They don't think he can play the position enough yet. He'll probably start at AAA.

Thank goodness the Twins will finally have a catcher who can hit.

What's the story with Grant Desme? Jack Cust w/speed? Pretty good AFL season so far.

The Twins have a catcher? I had no idea

What's the story with Grant Desme? Jack Cust w/speed? Pretty good AFL season so far.

Pretty good? Doesn't he have something like 30 HR's in 18 at bats?

Why Cubs brass continues to be the only group of people on earth that thinks BPJ's future lies in the rotation is beyond me.

I'm glad he's having a nice winter, but his repertoire is that of a reliever. Plus, "5th starter Jesus" can't hold a candle to "Bullpen Jesus".

What's the story with Grant Desme? Jack Cust w/speed?

I've seen that reference in several places, and it's probably more appropriate to say "Jack Cust who isn't as slow as a slug". Desme's more of a smart baserunner than a speed burner (although he's good enough to handle CF now and again without embarrassing himself); the SB total was a bit of an aberration. The K rates improved when he went from Kane County to Stockton - but then again, so did the hitting environment. Desme's going to be 24 next season, and I think he's going to have to deal with his contact issues pretty quickly if he's going to be anything other than the next Cust.

-- MWE

Is the list of minor league free agents out yet? Usually it comes about a week after the World Series ends.