Brian McCann’s long-term deal leaves Salty’s positional future up in the air, but the Braves don’t have any plans as of yet to move him from behind the dish. He finished 2006 well and should use that as a springboard to a huge 2007.

Cardenas opened a lot of eyes when scouts came to see high school teammate Chris Marrero, and in many ways Cardenas out-performed him. He’s making the move from short to second, but it’s his bat that has the Phillies excited.

His 2006 season wasn't all that exciting, leaving some to wonder what kind of future the Cuban actually had. Then he went and won the AFL batting title with a .407 average, bringing the buzz back.

He’ll play as a teenager in the Carolina League in 2007, but that shouldn’t faze him. He was the second-youngest player in the SAL last year and more than held his own. He could turn into a terrific all-around shortstop in time.

The Mets just get giddy about Martinez and his future. He’ll play in the FSL at age 18 and was mature enough to handle being the youngest player in AFL history. We’re talking about a special bat here.

Just 21, Gomez will be knocking at the door from Triple-A in 2007. He’s swiped 105 bases over the past two years and has a cannon of an arm from the outfield. Carlos Beltran’s presence should move him to right soon.

He’s ready to play center and hit at the top of the Phillies lineup right now, and could get the chance if they trade Aaron Rowand. Even if he gets sent down, he won’t be there for long.

Twice the Nats’ organizational player of the year, he’s fighting for a roster spot and has tried out playing third, the outfield and even some first. Washington should find room for his bat, which has banged out 42 homers and 60 doubles the past two years, soon.

The southpaw could be option No. 1 during this season if the Braves need a starter, but ’08 is a more likely impact year. Not surprisingly, Harrison draws comparisons to Tom Glavine.

He may not have been ready last year, but he is now. He’s got ace potential, with plus stuff and command, but will get to ease in as the No. 5 starter in New York.

He made it to Double-A in his first summer of pro ball, putting him firmly on the fast track. Consider him the new version of Chad Cordero, the guy he could eventually replace as the Nats’ closer.