25 Under 25 in Major League Baseball 16-25

I'll admit, I haven't been posting because I have been enjoying the beautiful weather.  A sin, I know.  I've also been enjoying hearing that David Ortiz never "buy steroids," and that Josh Hamilton's first reaction to getting trashed and partying with 19 year old girls was to call his wife.  We know he's never used steroids at least, since to do something like that takes huge balls, and, well, you know.  Anyway, back to where I was:

16: David Price

Yes, he has fallen.  Hard.  But that's what happens when you can't throw strikes.  We love lanky flame-throwers, and I still think the Sabathia upside exists for Price, although I think that he might be better suited in the pen.  Speaking of which...

17. Neftali Feliz

Please let him start.  Please please please.  Give he of the 92 mph changeup a chance to go 6 innings every 5 days.  Please Nolan Ryan, reach into your heart, and allow this kid to have a chance.  He is too talented to be in the bulpen.

18. Andrew Mccutchen

He seems like he's been forever is how most people begin to describe Mccutchen.  I won't.  Cutch has arrived, and he has been playing really freakin' well.  He has 15-20 hr potential in my opinion, and 30-40 steal potential.  B.J. Upton as a better fielder.

19. Elvis Andrus

DEFENSE!  DEFENSE!  DEFENSE!  That's Andrus' calling card.  But the kid can hit, and can really run.  Renteria comps are abound, but I think we could be looking at a young Jimmy Rollins before this year.

20. Rick Porcello

Yes, I put him at 20 to be cute.  As a 20 year old, Porcello has been solid if not spectacular thus far.  I still think that his strikeouts will come (Halladay, for example, didn't really strike guys out early on).  Ace upside in my opinion.  Although, I do think he was pushed too fast by the Tigers.

21. Jay Bruce

Yes he has been out for a while, but the power and defense combo the kid has is pretty scary.  Needs to work on his patience, but don't forget, he is only 22 and with the raw ability he has, I think he's doing just fine.

22. Billy Butler

What?!  Why is he here?  Well, if you haven't noticed, Butler is putting things together in a big way.  The 30 home run upside is still here.  I really think he has the potential to be a truly special hitter.  He shows great discipline and skills at the dish, and although he is without a position, hopefully his bat will continue to be enough.

23. Pablo Sandoval

Kung fu Panda.  What an amazing nickname.  That alone should put him on this list.  I figured he'd be an average starter at best.  But he has really turned it on this year.  He is only 22, and while he will never win a race, he still can be an anchor to the piss poor Giants lineup.

24. Justin Smoak

Mark Teixeira.  We get it.  They're similar.  I think Smoak can be Chris Davis who bats .300.  He's so talented, and already looks like a pro in terms of his makeup.  The Rangers are truly a special young team at this point.

25. Mike Stanton

He of awesome power.  Stanton is Adam Dunn this year.  That's as accurate a comp as I can possibly think of.  I know he is a very good athlete, but I don't think his speed translates over to him becoming a big base stealer.