The 10 spot: Catching on

Each Monday, Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus focuses on 10 key players in the minor leagues. This week, the AL East has a lot to be happy about.

J.P. Arencibia, C, Toronto Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas)
On a scouting level, there's little not to like about Arencibia. He was a first-round pick in 2007 for a reason, as he's a big, athletic catcher with well-above-average power. An impatient approach has been his undoing at Triple-A, but he's still capable of going on a hot streak, as he's gone 10-for-23 with three home runs over his past five games to raise his triple-slash line to .263/.312/.500. Twelve walks in 160 at-bats isn't exactly a ratio to write home about, but it is a significant upgrade from previous years. Expect the home-run-happy Jays to add another power bat as early as September, as Arencibia remains their long-term answer at the position.

To read about nine other players you should be keeping your eye on in the minors this week, including top prospects for the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays, you must be an ESPN Insider.

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