With all of Baseball America's League Top 20s now posted, let's tally up the results. The League Top 20 lists can be a good indicator of the strength of teams' systems. It isn't a perfect indicator because it includes some players who have since graduated as prospects and does not include this year's top draft picks that signed late.

The leagues aren't all equal, either. A player that narrowly missed the Eastern League list, for example, could very well be more valuable than a player that ranked in the second half of the Pioneer League Top 20. There are also rare instances when key players don't have enough innings or at-bats to qualify for a minor league Top 20 list.

Also note that, for this study, players are only listed once (even if they made two lists) and are listed with their current organizations. With all that said, let's look at the results. First, the raw totals. . .

But the raw tallies only tell part of the story. While they would look even based on this list, a team would much rather have a group of prospects in Triple-A and Double-A than a group of prospects at the Rookie-level. Here is how the teams stack up when only given credit for prospects in full-season leagues, not including players that graduated from Prospect Handbook eligibility this year (surpassed 130 at-bats as a hitter or 50 innings/30 appearances for a pitcher). . .

Now, let's take a closer look at each team. . .

• Collin Cowgill (ranked 20th in Pacific Coast League)

• Tyler Skaggs (ranked 2nd in Southern League, 1st in California League)

• Paul Goldschmidt (ranked 3rd in Southern League, graduated)

• Jarrod Parker (ranked 5th in Southern League) • A.J. Pollock (ranked 14th in Southern League)

• Patrick Corbin (ranked 16th in Southern League) • Matt Davidson (ranked 16th in California League)

• Chris Owings (ranked 19th in California League)

• David Holmberg (ranked 20th in Midwest League)

The Diamondbacks reached the playoffs this year with a talented young core. The team's best hitters (Justin Upton, Miguel Montero and Chris Young), as well as their top two pitchers (Ian Kennedy and Daniel Hudson) were all 27 years old or younger this year. That should continue, as Cowgill, Goldschmidt and Parker will see more big league time next year. The Diamondbacks also have first-round righthanders Trevor Bauer and Archie Bradley who didn't qualify for a list.

• Julio Teheran (ranked 2nd in International League)

• Mike Minor (ranked 8th in International League, graduated)

• Arodys Vizcaino (ranked 6th in Southern League)

• Randall Delgado (ranked 7th in Southern League)

• Tyler Pastornicky (ranked 17th in Southern League)

• Andrelton Simmons (ranked 4th in Carolina League)

• Christian Bethancourt (ranked 10th in Carolina League)

• Zeke Spruill (ranked 11th in Carolina League)

• Brandon Drury (ranked 2nd in Appalachian League)

• J.R. Graham (ranked 8th in Appalachian League)

• Nick Ahmed (ranked 18th in Appalachian League)

The Braves just missed the playoffs, but are similar to the Diamondbacks in that they have a solid young core already in place at the big league level and a strong group of prospects coming up through the ranks. Shortstop Matt Lipka (moving to the outfield in instructional league) had a disappointing first full season, but still has tools, and the system also has first-round lefthander Sean Gilmartin.

• Manny Machado (ranked 1st in Carolina League, 2nd in South Atlantic League)

• Jonathan Schoop (ranked 6th in Carolina League, 9th in South Atlantic League)

• Bobby Bundy (ranked 15th in Carolina League)

• Parker Bridwell (ranked 10th in New York-Penn League)

• Glynn Davis (ranked 15th in New York-Penn League)

• Roderick Bernadina (ranked 12th in Gulf Coast League)

• Eduardo Rodriguez (ranked 18th in Gulf Coast League)

The Orioles haven't had a winning record since 1997 and the system isn't nearly as strong as other long-suffering clubs. They do, however, have strength at the top. First-round righthander Dylan Bundy (Bobby's younger brother) pairs up with Machado to give the Orioles one of the most promising prospect duos in the game. The Orioles will pick fourth in the 2012 draft.

• Ryan Lavarnway (ranked 14th in International League, 15th in Eastern League)

• Josh Reddick (ranked 16th in International League, graduated)

• Will Middlebrooks (ranked 8th in Eastern League)

• Bryce Brentz (ranked 8th in Carolina League, 16th in South Atlantic League)

• Anthony Ranaudo (ranked 14th in Carolina League) • Brandon Jacobs (ranked 8th in South Atlantic League)

• Xander Bogaerts (ranked 10th in South Atlantic League)

• Miles Head (ranked 20th in South Atlantic League)

• Garin Cecchini (ranked 2nd in New York-Penn League)

• Raul Alcantara (ranked 6th in Gulf Coast League)

• Jose Vinicio (ranked 7th in Gulf Coast League)

The Red Sox system has some dept, but lacks the star potential it's had in the past after the Adrian Gonzalez trade last year that sent first baseman Anthony Rizzo, righthander Casey Kelly and outfielder Reymond Fuentes to the Padres. Shortstop Jose Iglesias did not crack the International League list after hitting .235/.285/.269 this year for Pawtucket but still has value because of his defense. Boston's system will also get a boost thanks to an aggressive draft where eight players got $500,000 or more.

• Brett Jackson (ranked 8th in Pacific Coast League, 4th in Southern League)

• Matt Szczur (ranked 8th in Florida State League, 9th in Midwest League)

• Reggie Golden (ranked 10th in Northwest League) • Ben Wells (ranked 12th in Northwest League)

• Pin-Chieh Chen (ranked 14th in Northwest League)

• Zeke DeVoss (ranked 17th in Northwest League)

• Marco Hernandez (ranked 6th in Arizona League)

• Gioskar Amaya (ranked 9th in Arizona League)

Jackson is knocking on the door, but after that the Cubs' talent is a ways away. The team traded three of its top 10 prospects from last year's Prospect Handbook to acquire Matt Garza and several pitching prospects in the system had disappointing seasons. Shortstop Javier Baez, first baseman Dan Vogelbach and righthander Dillon Maples are the key draft picks that signed too late to qualify for a list this year, and the Cubs will continue to bolster the system by picking sixth in the 2012 draft.

• Dayan Viciedo (ranked 12th in International League, graduated)

• Tyler Saladino (ranked 20th in Carolina League)

• Trayce Thompson (ranked 15th in South Atlantic League)

• Kevan Smith (ranked 20th in Appalachian League, 17th in Pioneer League)

• Scott Snodgress (ranked 14th in Pioneer League)

The White Sox are notoriously thrifty when it comes to acquiring amateur talent and have been aggressive about trading prospects to help the big league team. It's a formula that makes it difficult to procure a strong farm system, and right now the White Sox are looking like they'll rank at the bottom of our organizational talent rankings this winter. One positive: righthander Addison Reed blazed through the system so quickly that he didn't qualify for any League Top 20 list.

• Devin Mesoraco (ranked 3rd in International League)

• Zack Cozart (ranked 11th in International League)

• Yonder Alonso (ranked 13th in International League)

• Todd Frazier (ranked 20th in International League)

• Yasmani Grandal (ranked 9th in Southern League, 10th in California League)

• Billy Hamilton (ranked 2nd in Midwest League) • Daniel Corcino (ranked 16th in Midwest League)

• Tony Cingrani (ranked 8th in Pioneer League)

• Ryan Wright (ranked 10th in Pioneer League)

• Sean Buckley (ranked 12th in Pioneer League)

• Kyle Waldrop (ranked 19th in Pioneer League)

• Gabriel Rosa (ranked 15th in Arizona League)

The Reds ranked sixth in our organizational talent rankings a year ago and, barring a trade this winter, the only players they'll lose from last year's Prospect Handbook Top 10 are lefthander Aroldis Chapman and third baseman Juan Francisco. Outfielder Ryan LaMarre had a solid season, but missed making the California League list, and the Reds also have a premium high school arm in first-round righthander Robert Stephenson.

• Jason Kipnis (ranked 7th in International League, graduated)

• Lonnie Chisenhall (ranked 10th in International League, graduated)

• Tony Wolters (ranked 7th in New York-Penn League)

• Jake Lowery (ranked 17th in New York-Penn League)

• Elvis Araujo (ranked 3rd in Arizona League)

• Luigi Rodriguez (ranked 5th in Arizona League)

• Jorge Martinez (ranked 10th in Arizona League)

• Jake Sisco (ranked 14th in Arizona League)

• Felix Sterling (ranked 16th in Arizona League)

With the Indians' top two position prospects (Kipnis and Chisenhall) graduating and three of their top 10 pitching prospects (righthanders Alex White and Joe Gardner and lefthander Drew Pomeranz) being shipped to Colorado for Ubaldo Jimenez, the Indians' system has thinned out. The team does have first-round shortstop Francisco Lindor and second-round righthander Dillon Howard who signed too late to qualify for a Top 20.

• Rex Brothers (ranked 10th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Charlie Blackmon (ranked 17th in Pacific Coast League)

• Wilin Rosario (ranked 6th in Texas League)

• Tim Wheeler (ranked 12th in Texas League)

• Nolan Arenado (ranked 6th in California League)

• Chad Bettis (ranked 9th in California League)

• Kent Matthes (ranked 20th in California League)

• Drew Pomeranz (ranked 2nd in Carolina League)

• Kyle Parker (ranked 12th in South Atlantic League)

• Tyler Matzek (ranked 17th in South Atlantic League)

• Trevor Story (ranked 1st in Pioneer League)

• Rosell Herrera (ranked 5th in Pioneer League)

• Will Swanner (ranked 9th in Pioneer League)

• Danny Winkler (ranked 18th in Pioneer League)

The Rockies fly under the radar a little bit when it comes to discussing the top farm systems, but they are in good shape, especially after trading Ubaldo Jimenez to the Indians at the trading deadline this summer. The team also has more interesting pitchers that didn't crack a Top 20. Lefthander Christian Friedrich should pitch in the big leagues in 2012; righthander Peter Tago had a disappointing debut, but still has a lot of upside; and lefthander Edwar Cabrera led the minor leagues with 217 strikeouts. They also have first-round lefthander Tyler Anderson, who did not qualify for a list this year.

• Jacob Turner (ranked 5th in Eastern League)

• Drew Smyly (ranked 16th in Florida State League)

• Nick Castellanos (ranked 4th in Midwest League)

• Aaron Westlake (ranked 12th in New York-Penn League)

• Brenny Paulino (ranked 4th in Gulf Coast League)

• Danry Vasquez (ranked 10th in Gulf Coast League)

Kansas City aside, the American League Central has the weakest collection of prospects. Detroit has a few premium talents at the top, but the list drops off in a hurry. The team has power lefthanders Andy Oliver and Casey Crosby, who didn't make League Top 20 lists. But the Tigers' system won't be boosted much by the draft. Their highest pick was second-round catcher James McCann, who didn't qualify for a list and the team spent the second-least in the draft ($2.8 million total).

• Matt Dominguez (ranked 14th in Pacific Coast League)

• Christian Yelich (ranked 5th in South Atlantic League)

• Marcell Ozuna (ranked 7th in South Atlantic League)

• J.T. Realmuto (ranked 13th in South Atlantic League)

• Jose Urena (ranked 5th in New York-Penn League)

• Jesus Solorzano (ranked 11th in Gulf Coast League)

• Austin Brice (ranked 19th in Gulf Coast League)

The Marlins system has been down since graduating guys like Mike Stanton, Logan Morrison and Gaby Sanchez. Trading two prospects for a manager doesn't help, but Yelich was one of the year's biggest breakouts and the team will also have lefthander Chad James, as well as first- and second-round pitchers Jose Fernandez and Adam Conley.

• Jordan Lyles (ranked 9th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• J.D. Martinez (ranked 20th in Texas League, graduated)

• Brett Oberholtzer (ranked No. 19 Southern League)

• Jonathan Singleton (ranked 5th in California League, 7th in Florida State League)

• Jarred Cosart (ranked 9th in Florida State League)

• Jose Altuve (ranked 15th in California League, graduated)

• Domingo Santana (ranked 18th in South Atlantic League)

• Jordan Scott (ranked 19th in Appalachian League)

The last time the Astros weren't in the bottom five of our organizational talent rankings was in 2007, when they ranked 22nd. They ranked 26th last year, 30th in 2009 and 2010 and 29th in 2008. The Astros graduated several players and were the second-youngest team in the majors last year with an average age of 26.9. Several of their younger prospects had lackluster seasons, but the system was boosted by trading outfielders Hunter Pence and Michael Bourn to the Phillies and Braves for Singleton, Cosart, Santana and Oberholtzer. Houston has a potential five-tool player in first-round outfielder George Springer and will continue to reload with the top pick in the 2012 draft.

• Mike Moustakas (ranked 3rd in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Mike Montgomery (ranked 7th in Pacific Coast League)

• Johnny Giavotella (ranked 16th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Jake Odorizzi (ranked 5th in Texas League, 7th in Carolina League)

• Wil Myers (ranked 13th in Texas League) • Chris Dwyer (ranked 15th in Texas League)

• Kelvin Herrera (ranked 16th in Texas League) • Salvador Perez (ranked 17th in Texas League, graduated)

• Cheslor Cuthbert (ranked 11th in Midwest League)

• Danny Mateo (ranked 20th in Pioneer League)

• Humberto Arteaga (ranked 8th in Arizona League)

• D'Andre Toney (ranked 19th in Arizona League)

The Royals entered the year with the top farm system in baseball. After graduating four of their top 10 players, they won't be at the top again this year, but they're still in good shape thanks to tremendous depth. This list doesn't include $3 million Dominican outfielder Elier Hernandez or five-tool phenom Bubba Starling, the highlight of a strong Royals draft class, and the club will pick in the same spot (5th) in 2012 than they did in 2011.

• Mike Trout (ranked 1st in Texas League)

• Garrett Richards (ranked 3rd in Texas League)

• Jean Segura (ranked 13th in California League)

• Johnny Hellweg (ranked 18th in California League)

• Taylor Lindsey (ranked 2nd in Pioneer League)

• C.J. Cron (ranked 4th in Pioneer League)

• Kaleb Cowart (ranked 6th in Pioneer League)

• Nick Maronde (ranked 7th in Pioneer League)

• Nick Mutz (ranked 13th in Pioneer League)

The Angels system will get a boost in the Prospect Handbook because Trout remains eligible, falling short of 130 big league ABs. After that, the system looks pretty ordinary after righthanders Tyler Chatwood and Jordan Walden, catcher Hank Conger and first baseman Mark Trumbo graduated.

• Dee Gordon (ranked 6th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Allen Webster (ranked 10th in Southern League, 8th in California League)

• Alfredo Silverio (ranked 12th in Southern League)

• Nathan Eovaldi (ranked 13th in Southern League)

• Chris Withrow (ranked 18th in Southern League)

• Shawn Tolleson (ranked 20th in Southern League)

• Zach Lee (ranked 7th in Midwest League)

• Garrett Gould (ranked 17th in Midwest League)

• Joc Pederson (ranked 3rd in Pioneer League)

• James Baldwin III (ranked 11th in Pioneer League)

• Alex Santana (ranked 13th in Arizona League)

Aside from Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw, very little went the Dodgers' way this year. However, the farm system is still in good shape. Gordon graduated, as did outfielder Jerry Sands and righthander Kenley Jansen, but the organization had several young arms put together promising seasons. Financial limitations did limit the Dodgers to a tight budget for the draft, though, so what you see is pretty much what you get.

• Logan Schafer (ranked 18th in Pacific Coast League)

• Wily Peralta (ranked 8th in Southern League)

• Tyler Thornburg (ranked 14th in Florida State League, 18th in Midwest League)

• David Goforth (ranked 15th in Pioneer League)

• Yadiel Rivera (ranked 16th in Pioneer League)

The Brew Crew ranked last in our organizational talent rankings last year, and while things aren't looking much better this year, but if you're going to be have little depth in terms of prospects, it helps that the big league team is playing in a League Championship Series. Peralta and Schafer give the Brewers some low-cost reinforcements for the near-future, and the Brewers have two polished first-round arms in Taylor Jungmann and Jed Bradley.

• Oswaldo Arcia (ranked 15th in Florida State League)

• Aaron Hicks (ranked 18th in Florida State League)

• Miguel Sano (ranked 1st in Appalachian League)

• Eddie Rosario (ranked 5th in Appalachian League)

• Madison Boer (ranked 17th in Appalachian League)

The Twins rely on homegrown talent as much as any team and their farm system is typically strong. This year, they're probably in the bottom third. While the system has a few hitters with star potential, it fizzles out quickly and the top pitching prospects had a season to forget. Top prospect Kyle Gibson had Tommy John surgery and last year's first-round pick Alex Wimmers missed most of the season with a bout of wildness. The team does have three high draft picks in shortstop Levi Michael, third baseman Travis Harrison and righthander Hudson Boyd that did not qualify for a League Top 20. Minnesota will also be able to add another premium talent with the second-overall pick in the draft next year, the highest the team has picked since selecting Joe Mauer first-overall in 2001.

• Jeurys Familia (ranked 13th in Eastern League)

• Matt Harvey (ranked 2nd in Florida State League)

• Zack Wheeler (ranked 4th in California League)

• Wilmer Flores (ranked 20th in Florida State League)

• Danny Muno (ranked 18th in New York-Penn League)

• Rafael Montero (ranked 20th in Gulf Coast League)

Last year's Mets Top 10 had the potential for a lot of upside but instead things went the other way. Harvey and Flores cracked League Top 20 lists and outfielder Lucas Duda graduated, but the rest of the group had disappointing and/or injury-riddled 2011 seasons. The team added righthander Zack Wheeler by trading outfielder Carlos Beltran to the Giants at the deadline and has first-round outfielder Brandon Nimmo.

• Jesus Montero (ranked 5th in International League)

• Manny Banuelos (ranked 6th in Eastern League)

• Dellin Betances (ranked 9th in Eastern League)

• Austin Romine (ranked 17th in Eastern League)

• Gary Sanchez (ranked 14th in South Atlantic League)

• Mason Williams (ranked 1st in New York-Penn League)

• Cito Culver (ranked 6th in New York-Penn League)

• Tyler Austin (ranked 8th in New York-Penn League)

• Angelo Gumbs (ranked 14th in New York-Penn League)

• Brandon Pinder (ranked 19th in New York-Penn League)

• Dante Bichette Jr. (ranked 1st in Gulf Coast League)

• Ravel Santana (ranked 2nd in Gulf Coast League)

• Claudio Custodio (ranked 9th in Gulf Coast League)

The Yankees had the fifth-best farm system last year, and the team's top four prospects had productive seasons without graduating. New York also got a breakout season from outfielder Mason Williams, a terrific debut from Dante Bichette Jr. The organization's pitching herd took a bit of a step back this season, but the system is still in good shape.

• Jemile Weeks (ranked 11th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Grant Green (ranked 11th in Texas League)

• Michael Choice (ranked 7th in California League)

• Bobby Crocker (ranked 16th in New York-Penn League)

Oakland's system ranked 28th last year and things aren't looking much better one year later. For a team as payroll conscious as the A's, developing talent from within is crucial, but prospects such as Chris Carter and Michael Taylor have stalled somewhat, and Green moved down the defensive spectrum to center field from shortstop this season. The team did land righthander Sonny Gray from Vanderbilt, but he didn't pitch enough after signing to qualify for a League Top 20 list.

• Domonic Brown (ranked 6th in International League, graduated)

• Vance Worley (ranked 15th in International League, graduated)

• Trevor May (ranked 4th in Florida State League)

• Sebastian Valle (ranked 12th in Florida State League)

• Brody Colvin (ranked 19th in Florida State League)

• Jesse Biddle (ranked 6th in South Atlantic League)

• Maikel Franco (ranked 4th in New York-Penn League)

• Aaron Altherr (ranked 20th in New York-Penn League)

• Ethan Stewart (ranked 16th in Gulf Coast League)

With the graduations of Brown and Worley and the trade for Hunter Pence that sent three Top 10 talents to Houston (first baseman Jonathan Singleton, righthander Jarred Cosart and outfielder Domingo Santana), the Phillies' system is down a little this year. The Phillies were aggressive at the top of the draft with high school players and the team's three highest bonuses went to outfielder Larry Greene (1st round) and shortstops Roman Quinn (2) and Mitchell Walding (5).

• Alex Presley (ranked 18th in International League, graduated)

• Starling Marte (ranked 7th in Eastern League)

• Kyle McPherson (ranked 20th in Eastern League)

• Jameson Taillon (ranked 4th in South Atlantic League)

• Nick Kingham (ranked 9th in New York-Penn League)

• Alex Dickerson (ranked 11th in New York-Penn League)

• Luis Heredia (ranked 3rd in Gulf Coast League)

• Jose Osuna (ranked 5th in Gulf Coast League)

• Alen Hanson (ranked 14th in Gulf Coast League)

The Pirates' prospect list will get the biggest boost from guys that didn't rank in League Top 20s. The Top 20s list does not include catcher Tony Sanchez, who had a dreadful season after hitting .241/.340/.318 in Double-A or flame-throwing righthander Stetson Allie, who missed making the New York-Penn Top 20 after walking 29 batters over 26 innings this year. The biggest additions, however, will come from the top of the Pirates' draft his year, as the team shattered the draft's spending record by shelling out $8 million to add first-overall draft pick, UCLA righthander Gerrit Cole, and high school outfielder Josh Bell, who got $5 million as a second-rounder to pass on attending Texas.

• Anthony Rizzo (ranked 5th in Pacific Coast League)

• Casey Kelly (ranked 7th in Texas League)

• Robbie Erlin (ranked 8th in Texas League, 5th in Carolina League)

• Jedd Gyorko (ranked 9th in Texas League, 2nd in California League)

• James Darnell (ranked 10th in Texas League)

• Joe Wieland (ranked 18th in Texas League, 9th in Carolina League)

• Reymond Fuentes (ranked 14th in California League)

• Rymer Liriano (ranked 5th in Midwest League)

• Keyvious Sampson (ranked 10th in Midwest League)

• Cory Spangenberg (ranked 13th in Midwest League, 2nd in Northwest League)

• Jace Peterson (ranked 5th in Northwest League)

• Matt Andriese (ranked 6th in Northwest League)

• Kevin Quackenbush (ranked 15th in Northwest League)

• Donavan Tate (ranked 16th in Northwest League)

• John Barbato (ranked 19th in Northwest League)

• Yoan Alcantara (ranked 1st in Arizona League)

• Duanel Jones (ranked 7th in Arizona League)

• Alberth Martinez (ranked 11th in Arizona League)

The Padres' system has been greatly boosted by trading Adrian Gonzalez and Mike Adams, as half of San Diego's prospects that made full-season prospect lists this year came from those trades. The Padres also benefited from having extra draft picks this year and the team's prospect list will look even better with California prep standouts like righthander Joe Ross and catcher Austin Hedges.

• Brandon Belt (ranked 4th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Eric Surkamp (ranked 11th in Eastern League)

• Francisco Peguero (ranked 14th in Eastern League)

• Gary Brown (ranked 3rd in California League)

• Tommy Joseph (ranked 11th in California League)

• Chris Dominguez (ranked 17th in California League)

• Joe Panik (ranked 4th in Northwest League)

• Jesus Galindo (ranked 9th in Northwest League)

• Clayton Blackburn (ranked 4th in Arizona League)

• Joan Gregorio (ranked 18th in Arizona League)

The Giants' system had about as good of a year as could have been hoped for. The team got a handful of players to the big leagues, was able to make a key trade at the deadline for a playoff push and saw several prominent players have impressive seasons. On top of that, first-round shortstop Joe Panik had a great debut and the team had outfielder Jesus Galindo breakout by stealing 47 bases over 62 games. The Giants also drafted Texas prep righthander Kyle Crick, who was up to 97 mph this spring, as well as Oregon State catcher Andrew Susac and Southern California first baseman Ricky Oropesa.

• Dustin Ackley (ranked 2nd in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Alex Liddi (ranked 19th in Pacific Coast League)

• Chieh-Hsien Chiang (ranked 18th in Eastern League)

• Francisco Martinez (ranked 16th in Eastern League)

• Vinnie Catricala (ranked 15th in Southern League)

• Nick Franklin (ranked 12th in California League)

• Taiujan Walker (ranked 1st in Midwest League)

• James Paxton (ranked 8th in Midwest League)

• Jose Campos (ranked 3rd in Northwest League)

• Jabari Blash (ranked 11th in Northwest League)

• Guillermo Pimentel (ranked 14th in Appalachian League)

• Phillips Castillo (ranked 2nd in Arizona League)

• Martin Peguero (ranked 20th in Arizona League)

The Mariners have averaged 90 losses over the past eight seasons, and part of the problem during that time was that the team's farm system was gutted due to poor drafts at the beginning of the decade and poor trades under former general manager Bill Bavasi. But things are looking up. General manager Jack Zduriencik's commitment to building the team from the ground up has produced the M's best farm system since 2002, when the team ranked second in Baseball America's Organizational Talent Rankings. This list will look even better when the likes of lefthander Danny Hultzen and shortstop Brad Miller, as well as the top international pitching prospect righthander Victor Sanchez are added to the mix.

• Shelby Miller (ranked 2nd in Texas League, 1st in Florida State League)

• Zack Cox (ranked 14th in Texas League, 11th in Florida State League)

• Matt Adams (ranked 19th in Texas League)

• Carlos Martinez (ranked 6th in Florida State League)

• Oscar Taveras (ranked 6th in Midwest League)

• Kolten Wong (ranked 12th in Midwest League)

• Tyrell Jenkins (ranked 3rd in Appalachian League)

• Victor DeLeon (ranked 17th in Gulf Coast League)

The Cardinals have one of the best duos of pitching prospects with Miller and Martinez. Wong has the hitting ability and polish to move quickly through the minor leagues, and the team also added plenty of speed with prep outfielders like Charlie Tilson (2nd round) and C.J. McElroy Jr. (3) along with shortstop Kenny Peoples (4) that didn't make Top 20s.

• Matt Moore (ranked 1st in International League, 1st in Southern League)

• Desmond Jennings (ranked 4th in International League, graduated)

• Brandon Guyer (ranked 17th in International League)

• Alex Cobb (ranked 19th in International League)

• Chris Archer (ranked 11th in Southern League)

• Hak-Ju Lee (ranked 3rd in Florida State League)

• Alex Colome (ranked 5th in Florida State League)

• Enny Romero (ranked 15th in Midwest League)

• Derek Deitrich (ranked 19th in Midwest League)

• Parker Markel (ranked 3rd in New York-Penn League)

• Drew Vettleson (ranked 6th in Appalachian League)

• Jake Hager (ranked 7th in Appalachian League)

• Felipe Rivero (ranked 9th in Appalachian League)

• Ryan Brett (ranked 10th in Appalachian League)

• Josh Sale (ranked 13th in Appalachian League)

• Justin O'Conner (ranked 15th in Appalachian League)

• Jeff Ames (ranked 16th in Appalachian League)

• Blake Snell (ranked 13th in Gulf Coast League)

The Rays have built a playoff-caliber roster based mostly on drafting and developing cornerstone players. Even though they're not picking at the top of the draft anymore, they're still procuring one of the strongest pipelines of rising talent. Moore is the best pitching prospect in the minor leagues and a future ace, and the Rays have plenty of impact talent that didn't qualify for any League Top 20s, thanks to the fact that the team drafted 13 players in the first three rounds of the draft.

• Martin Perez (ranked 12th in Pacific Coast League, 4th in Texas League)

• Leonys Martin (ranked 13th in Pacific Coast League)

• Mike Olt (ranked 3rd in Carolina League)

• Leury Garcia (ranked 16th in Carolina League)

• Robbie Ross (ranked 17th in Carolina League)

• Justin Grimm (ranked 18th in Carolina League)

• Miguel de los Santos (ranked 19th in Carolina League)

• Jurickson Profar (ranked 3rd in South Atlantic League)

• Cody Buckel (ranked 19th in South Atlantic League)

• Rougned Odor (ranked 7th in Northwest League)

• Jorge Alfaro (ranked 8th in Northwest League)

• Matt West (ranked 13th in Northwest League)

• Will Lamb (ranked 18th in Northwest League)

• Kyle Hendricks (ranked 20th in Northwest League)

• Jordan Akins (ranked 12th in Arizona League)

• Luis Sardinas (ranked 17th in Arizona League)

The Rangers have a great mix of prospects. They have prospects at every level of the minor leagues. They have a nice balance of hitters and pitchers. They have power, speed and defense. The Rangers' top two picks this year—lefthander Kevin Matthews and outfielder Zach Cone—did not rank on Top 20 lists. Matthews didn't pitch enough to qualify and Cone performed poorly. The Rangers also signed two of the top Latin American teenagers this year in outfielders Ronald Guzman and $5 million man Nomar Mazara.

• Brett Lawrie (ranked 1st in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Eric Thames (ranked 15th in Pacific Coast League, graduated)

• Travis d'Arnaud (ranked 2nd in Eastern League)

• Anthony Gose (ranked 3rd in Eastern League)

• Henderson Alvarez (ranked 10th in Eastern League, graduated)

• Adeiny Hechavarria (ranked 19th in Eastern League)

• A.J. Jimenez (ranked 10th in Florida State League)

• Drew Hutchison (ranked 13th in Florida State League, 14th in Midwest League)

• Deck McGuire (ranked 17th in Florida State League)

• Jake Marisnick (ranked 3rd in Midwest League)

• Justin Nicolino (ranked 1st in Northwest League)

• Noah Syndergaard (ranked 4th in Appalachian League)

• Chris Hawkins (ranked 11th in Appalachian League)

• Aaron Sanchez (ranked 12th in Appalachian League)

• Adonys Cardona (ranked 8th in Gulf Coast League)

• Joe Musgrove (ranked 15th in Gulf Coast League)

After back-to-back years with multiple extra picks in the draft, Toronto now has one of the deepest farm systems in baseball, with talent well-distributed between the upper and lower levels. The group of prospects that miss the cut for the top 30 in the 2012 Prospect Handbook could probably challenge some teams' 11-30 talent. General manager Alex Anthopoulos has made a bevy of shrewd moves, and it's easy to envision the Jays soon joining the Rays to make the AL East a four-team dogfight every year.

• Brad Peacock (ranked 9th in International League, 4th in Eastern League)

• Bryce Harper (ranked 1st in Eastern League, 1st in South Atlantic League)

• Derek Norris (ranked 12th in Eastern League)

• Destin Hood (ranked 12th in Carolina League)

• Sammy Solis (ranked 13th in Carolina League)

• A.J. Cole (ranked 11th in South Atlantic League)

• Matt Skole (ranked 13th in New York-Penn League)

With a solid group of young players in place, room to add more payroll (along with the willingness to do so) and a budding farm system that includes uberprospect Bryce Harper, the Nationals could be on the cusp of having realistic Wild Card aspirations. After spending the second-most in the 2011 draft ($15 million), the Nationals' farm system is even better than what's shown here with the addition of third baseman Anthony Rendon, righthander Alex Meyer, outfielder Brian Goodwin and lefthander Matt Purke.