Oakland A’s: Evaluating the Development of Oakland’s Top 5 Prospects

There is some debate as to who are the Oakland A's biggest prospects and what merits a place on such a list. And while there is nothing I will say to settle the debate, I do have some feelings about the five players who are most valued by the organization in August 2013.

That said, even as the big club continues to try to defend its American League West title, an eye can still be cast toward a talented crop of players who can not only potentially help this year, but more importantly, for years to come. Let's look at the five top prospects and how they are developing for the A's in 2013.

The list starts with player No. 5...

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