WATCHLIST: Top prospects Marte, Gyorko set for callup

The WatchList column is a quick-hit, twice-a-week look at those minor-league players that due to an organizational opening or continued improvement are on the verge of a callup. Many of the players covered in WatchList will not be top-level prospects, but instead players that could hold some short-term fanalytic value in the right situation.

Starling Marte (OF, PIT)
Although Gorkys Hernández got recalled to take the place of the struggling Jose Tabata, Marte is hovering in the shadows to step into that role. He's an athletic outfielder that brings five tools that all project to play above average. Recent surges in his power have been a very promising sign (12 HR in 2011). When matched with his plus speed and defense, Marte has the...

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