BA’s 2007 Top 100

The full list is here.
The Red Sox:

1. DAISUKE MATSUZAKA, rhp, Red Sox
Who needs a gyroball? He has six pitches that grade out as plus or plus-plus at their best, and he’ll be the best Japanese import ever. And no, we’re not forgetting about Ichiro
Opening Day Age: 26. ETA: 2007
33 JACOBY ELLSBURY, of, Red Sox
Boston downplays Johnny Damon comparisons, but the parallels are hard to ignore
Opening Day Age: 23. ETA: 2008
51 CLAY BUCHHOLZ, rhp, Red Sox
His fastball hit 97 mph at the end of last season, and at times it’s his fourth-best pitch
Opening Day Age: 22. ETA: 2008
81 DANIEL BARD, rhp, Red Sox
His fastball eats up bats like few others, thanks to its velocity (up to 100 mph) and heavy life
Opening Day Age: 21. ETA: 2009
83 MICHAEL BOWDEN, rhp, Red Sox
His delivery may be unorthodox, but it works for him and his stuff is unquestionable
Opening Day Age: 20. ETA: 2009

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