Many Kansas City Chiefs fans were taken aback earlier this week when Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported that the Chiefs were interested in Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round.

Here’s what Breer had to say on the possibility:

“Now, Andy Reid’s taken one running back in the first round in 24 drafts as a head coach and that one (Clyde Edwards-Helaire) hasn’t really worked out. Still, listening to other talk about Gibbs’s fit with Mahomes and Reid can be convincing. “I wouldn’t want to be in the AFC West,” said one NFC exec, “if Gibbs winds up in Kansas City.”

The response from Chiefs fans was not good, to say the least. It would be a strange pick considering 7th-round rookie Isiah Pacheco just emerged as the team’s No. 1 running back this past season and put on a show in the team’s Super Bowl win. The need at running back just isn’t that big.

Furthermore, the value of taking a running back early in the draft isn’t great either. Again, Pacheco was a 7th-round pick. You can find contributors in the later rounds or even as UDFAs every year. There are plenty of guys with good athletic profiles who you can plug and play at the NFL level.

Jahmyr Gibbs wouldn’t be the worst first round pick for KC Chiefs

Let’s preface with this, taking a running back in round one would be disappointing. I wouldn’t love it. You would think this team would have learned from taking Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round a couple of years ago—a player who just hasn’t worked out. But let’s try to rationalize just a bit if Gibbs is the pick.

A lot of Chiefs fans were scarred by the Edwards-Helaire selection. It was a bad pick and bad positional value for sure, but the bigger issue was who the player was and turned out to be. If the pick was Jonathan Taylor instead of CEH, not nearly as many people are upset with it because you at least would’ve ended up with a top-five running back. In reality, the Chiefs just took one of the worst running backs they could have at that spot.

Edwards-Helaire didn’t have the athletic profile to succeed at the NFL level. Gibbs does. He’s got explosiveness and speed and a pretty strong frame to go with it. He hits the hole quickly and doesn’t need the best blocking in the world to turn carries into positive gains. Gibbs has a real chance to be a star running back at the next level.

But it’s not just Gibbs’ ability as a runner that would make this selection a little easier to stomach. Gibbs’ ability in the receiving game cannot be understated. He averaged 11.8 yards per reception for his college career and averaged a career-high 13.3 yards per reception in his second season at Georgia Tech, prior to transferring to Alabama.

Many times throughout Gibbs’ film, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was going to him in the passing game to bail himself out and Gibbs made the most out of every single reception. His ability to turn upfield and make guys miss is spectacular. Gibbs is not a receiver, but he can split out wide and actually be serviceable so he wouldn’t be the answer to the Chiefs’ receiver needs but he certainly helps in that department.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a really fun player. His receiving ability is off the charts.

He would be a great addition to the Eagles’ offense. pic.twitter.com/3J1U639cnu

— Brenden Deeg (@BrendenDeeg_) March 27, 2023

Selecting Gibbs in the first round wouldn’t be a popular pick and he probably wouldn’t be received well by the fanbase, but if the Chiefs have a first-round grade on him and nobody else when he’s available, then it’s very possible the Chiefs grab him. It would be unnecessary to trade up for him and that would be really bad value to trade up for a running back. You’d also get that 5th-year option which would give K.C. a cost-controlled running back for five years.

Ultimately, fans shouldn’t lose too much sleep over Gibbs if he ends up a Chief because he’s an electric player. You could do worse with a first-round pick.

With fresh questions swirling around England’s Women’s World Cup preparations, how does Sarina Wiegman solve England’s defensive crisis?

Following confirmation of Leah Williamson’s Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury sustained a week ago, England Lionesses manager – Sarina Wiegman now faces a tough conundrum over how to proceed with her defensive plans for the Women’s World Cup.

Chelsea’s Millie Bright meanwhile is a serious doubt which raises more questions for Wiegman if she finds herself without her two main centre-backs, given that Williamson is definitely ruled out whilst Bright’s position is unclear.

Barcelona’s Lucy Bronze meanwhile is a concern at right-back after she suffered a knee injury against Chelsea in the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final, which has led to keyhole surgery putting her spot in the squad at risk if she doesn’t feature before end of this season.

Wiegman though has several options available but how does she solve a problem like England’s defence heading into the World Cup?

Tactical Shake-up in Squad Selection

Wiegman has deployed Rachel Daly in the forward selection for England’s last two international windows but given Daly’s versatility, the simplest option could be to shift her to left-back which in-turn would allow Alex Greenwood to shift to central defence alongside Bright.

That approach would therefore enable Wiegman to introduce another tactical option up front with another forward – likely with one of Bethany England or Nikita Parris returning , whilst knowing that Daly could still be utilised in that role if needed during the tournament.

Should Bright however be unavailable then stick with Daly in defence with Greenwood becoming first-choice centre-back, and add further experienced defensive alongside current young central defensive options; Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan, Maya Le Tissier and Lucy Parker.

Another alternative if Bright is available but Wiegman wants to keep Daly up front could be to recall Demi Stokes, and deploy the South Shields born fullback in the left-back position whilst having Daly as an alternative in that position as well as up front.

Gamble on Youth

Sincw winning UEFA Women’s Euros last summer, Wiegman has experimented with the additions of three young defenders; Morgan, Parker and Le Tissier (pictured) who have all successfully integrated with the core defensive selection.

It is therefore possible for Wiegman to not deviate from her plans too much by keeping Daly up front and Greenwood at left-back, and instead bring in at least one of Le Tissier, Morgan or Parker to replace Williamson or two if Bright is ruled out in central defence.

Le Tissier and Morgan though have only six caps between them whilst Parker is yet to earn an international cap, meaning that this trio would be a gamble especially given that they’re unproven at major tournaments.

Unlike Morgan and Parker, Le Tissier also is capable of playing in either fullback position which could propel her further up Wiegman’s thinking if Stokes isn’t under consideration, whilst allowing Wiegman to add further central defensive cover.

Wiegman however could well have no option other than to gamble on youth especially if there are any further defensive injuries within her core selection, which could open up opportunities for unexpected call-ups to inexperienced players like Anna Patten, Poppy Pattinson or Maz Pacheco.

Utilise Experience

Although Wiegman seems to be favouring a blend of youth and experience like at the Euros, it is the experienced defenders who currently are suffering injuries at present which throws up serious questions.

With Bronze and Bright both looking doubtful whilst Williamson is definitely out, it leaves only Greenwood who boasts a strong wealth of international experience out of Wiegman’s most recent defence who are currently not injured.

In fact if put the international experience of Greenwood, Jess Carter, Wubben-Moy, Niamh Charles, Morgan, Le Tissier and Parker together, they have only 114 caps in combined total which has to be a slight concern if want to win the World Cup especially if Bronze and Bright are out.

Add Daly to defence and that wealth of combined international experience rises to 182 caps which is a much stronger number.

I though do expect Wiegman to look at recalling Manchester City’s Steph Houghton (pictured) to provide more experience, given her incredible wealth of international experience with 121 caps and leadership skills – having previously captained the team at 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Wiegman’s biggest issue with recalling Houghton however lies in the fact that the 35 year-old is yet to play for England under Wiegman’s reign, yet Houghton might be Wiegman’s only realistic option if want to take someone with mass experience and leadership skills to the World Cup in defence.

Either way, Wiegman faces a massive conundrum in terms of her defensive selection at this summer’s World Cup, with many options open to her in terms of getting round Williamson’s absence.

U.S. President Joe Biden has a tough task before him this week as he prepares to meet with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. The countries face the shared threats of an increasingly capable nuclear North Korea as well as a likely significant nuclear buildup by China. The need for close cooperation on these and other international challenges, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and developing clean energy for climate change, could not be more urgent. That’s why it is especially concerning that some in South Korea are publicly entertaining the idea of the country developing its own nuclear weapons.

Even Yoon joined in when he said in January that if North Korea’s nuclear threat grows, South Korea would consider building its own arsenal. He later walked back these comments, but they attracted international attention, as it is incredibly rare for a country—let alone a democracy allied with the United States—to publicly muse about developing nuclear weapons.

It isn’t only Yoon who has flirted with the nuclear option. Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul and a potential future presidential contender, also called for the development of these weapons to address South Korea’s security needs. Though politicians have the biggest platforms on this issue, some of the strongest voices advocating for nuclear weapons emanate from prominent South Korean think tanks. Public opinion polls show high popular support for an indigenous nuclear arsenal, though that could change as the downside risks penetrate the public debate. A few polls and remarks from private citizens should not be given excessive credibility, but loose talk from leaders has consequences, and it’s time for South Korea to tighten up if it wants to continue playing a major leadership role in the global system. Biden needs to take advantage of the upcoming summit to make this clear.

The threats to Yoon’s country are real, but a South Korean nuclear weapons program is not the answer. The pursuit of these weapons by Seoul—a stalwart of the global nonproliferation regime and a country protected by the U.S. defense treaty and nuclear umbrella—would needlessly rupture some of the country’s most important geopolitical relationships. It would isolate South Korea, challenge its role as a major technology exporter in the global economy, and jeopardize both the U.S.-South Korean alliance and South Korea’s role as a major geopolitical player—not to mention increase nuclear risks in the region.

South Korea’s nuclear debate—and its extended deterrence relationship with the United States—has only become more complicated in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Some South Korean observers have made the questionable claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have deterred direct U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and wondered whether North Korea might successfully employ the same tactics against the United States should it engage in conflict against the South. Moreover, it was only a few years ago that then-U.S. President Donald Trump attempted to coerce larger South Korean defense contributions by threatening to withdraw troops from the peninsula. The damage Trump did to confidence in U.S. security assurances in various geographies should not be underestimated. As a result, and despite considerable efforts by the Biden administration to repair the damage, South Korea is scrutinizing whether it can count on future U.S. presidents to uphold the alliance and the security guarantee it provides.

But South Korea will not solve its national security challenges by developing a nuclear deterrent. Doing so would instead invite new challenges and trigger consequences that would stymie Seoul’s rise as a global leader and imperil both economic prosperity and national security in the process. The South Korean government and its people must fully understand these dangers before they consider such a risky course.

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South Korea Could Get Away With the Bomb

The global norm against nuclear proliferation is strong, but Seoul’s political and economic ties are stronger.

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The global nonproliferation regime is designed with consequences in mind—many of which are steep. The United States has played an instrumental role in creating and sustaining this system. Since the mid-1960s, the United States has worked rigorously within this system to prevent nuclear proliferation to adversaries and allies alike. This policy should be no different for South Korea.

Washington has several tools at its disposal should South Korea breach its Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) obligations, enrich or reprocess any material provided by the United States under its civil nuclear cooperation arrangement, or receive enrichment or reprocessing technology from other sources. Should South Korea cross any of these red lines, the United States could, for example, terminate its nuclear energy cooperation with South Korea and end certain types of military sales and economic assistance, including U.S. credits or loans to South Korea. If South Korea went all the way and tested a nuclear device, the United States would be required under the 1977 Glenn Amendment to cease defense sales and the export of certain key technologies to a nuclear South Korea. Unlike the previous example, there are no waivers for Glenn Amendment sanctions, meaning that even if a future U.S. administration were reluctant to penalize Seoul, it would still be required to enact them.

Some of the harshest consequences would fall on Seoul’s energy sector. South Korea’s nuclear energy program—which provides nearly 30 percent of the country’s electricity—relies on the import of uranium fuel and would thus be impacted severely by the international response. That’s because countries that provide nuclear fuel as part of the Nuclear Suppliers Group would be required under international guidelines to cut South Korea off from these supplies if it abandons its safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and many might choose to halt assistance even if South Korea did not cross that threshold. Beyond domestic energy supply, Seoul’s ambitious plan to be a leading nuclear reactor exporter, one of Yoon’s key policy goals, would be unlikely to succeed. Nuclear power has become more widely accepted as an important tool for combating climate change, and it is poised to expand in many parts of the world. South Korean nuclear reactor technology, with U.S. supply chain support, has already been deployed successfully in the United Arab Emirates, and failure to capitalize on this demonstrated success will likely open the way to more Russian and Chinese influence in the Middle East and beyond.

China, South Korea’s neighbor and largest trading partner, would be strongly opposed to a nuclear South Korea and would likely ratchet up military and economic pressure to prevent such a development. These sanctions would almost certainly go beyond those levied by Beijing following Seoul’s deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in 2017—an action that cost South Korea billions of dollars.

Most visibly, South Korea’s prestige and influence also would suffer tremendously if it decided to build nuclear weapons. It’s hard to see how a South Korea mired in controversy over a nuclear weapons program would be permitted to host major international meetings or attend a NATO summit, as Yoon did last year.

Instead of embarking on this pathway, which serves neither South Korea’s nor the United States’ interests, the countries should use the upcoming White House summit to further invest in their now 70-year-old alliance to address emerging challenges in ways that advance, rather than undermine, nuclear stability and nonproliferation. That means strengthening extended deterrence, including by tighter coordination of U.S. and South Korean military capabilities, and improved planning and communications mechanisms for peacetime and crises. It also means continuing to work toward an eventual nuclear weapons-free peninsula through renewed diplomacy with North Korea. For the United States, it means finding ways to manage strategic competition and avoid nuclear risks with China, however daunting those tasks may seem.

For his part, Yoon should use the summit to publicly reaffirm South Korea’s commitment to the NPT. Biden should applaud that commitment given the country’s worrisome security environment and, in return, reiterate the importance the United States attaches to its mutual defense obligations.

The security challenges facing Seoul and Washington are real—but so are the opportunities for advancing their deeply rooted alliance based on shared values and interests. South Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons would be a dangerous miscalculation. It’s a scenario neither country should countenance.

BALTIMORE — Detroit Tigers (7-10, third in the AL Central) vs. Baltimore Orioles (11-7, third in the AL East)

Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Michael Lorenzen (0-0, 13.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, six strikeouts); Orioles: Tyler Wells (0-1, 3.86 ERA, .74 WHIP, 11 strikeouts)

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Orioles -178, Tigers +152; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Detroit Tigers to open a three-game series.

Baltimore is 4-3 in home games and 11-7 overall. The Orioles have a 7-1 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

Detroit has gone 3-6 in road games and 7-10 overall. The Tigers have a 4-1 record in games when they scored at least five runs.

Friday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Adley Rutschman has two doubles and four home runs for the Orioles. Austin Hays is 15-for-42 with three doubles, a triple, two home runs and four RBI over the past 10 games.

Kerry Carpenter leads the Tigers with seven extra base hits (four doubles and three home runs). Nick Maton is 7-for-38 with two doubles, three home runs and eight RBI over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Orioles: 7-3, .252 batting average, 4.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

Tigers: 5-5, .231 batting average, 4.54 ERA, outscored by 13 runs

INJURIES: Orioles: Jorge Mateo: day-to-day (hip discomfort), Mychal Givens: 15-Day IL (knee), John Means: 60-Day IL (elbow), Dillon Tate: 15-Day IL (elbow)

Tigers: Matt Manning: 15-Day IL (foot), Austin Meadows: 10-Day IL (anxiety), Beau Brieske: 15-Day IL (arm), Freddy Pacheco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tarik Skubal: 60-Day IL (elbow), Casey Mize: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Amazon Pacheco is a powerful software suite designed to help Amazon retailers streamline their operations and maximize profits. This all-in-one toolset provides users with invaluable tools for managing inventory, advertising, sales analytics, and more. With so many features available, it can be challenging to master all its potential fully. In this article, we will guide you through the different aspects of Amazon Pacheco, giving you tips on how to use this platform to its fullest, improve productivity and boost your Amazon business’s success.

Table of Contents

1. Understanding Amazon Pacheco
2. Inventory Management
3. Advertising Strategies
4. Analytics & Insights
5. Customer Reviews
6. Automated Repricing
7. Preventing Suspensions
8. Final Thoughts

Understanding Amazon Pacheco

Before diving into the specific functionalities, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of Amazon Pacheco itself. Most e-commerce businesses use Amazon Pacheco to manage their entire online operation, such as:

• Inventory management
• Advertising campaigns
• Sales reports and analytics
• Repricing strategies
• Review monitoring

Amazon Pacheco has become an indispensable tool for many online retailers, assisting them in growing and thriving on the competitive Amazon marketplace.

Inventory Management

Managing inventory is one of the most critical aspects of a successful Amazon business. Amazon Pacheco offers a robust inventory management system to help ensure you can keep track of your stock levels accurately and avoid overselling or stockouts. The following are some tips for inventory management using Amazon Pacheco:

1. Monitor Stock Levels

Regularly check your inventory levels and track items with a low stock threshold. Set up automatic notifications to alert you when an item’s stock reaches a predefined level, allowing you to act accordingly and prevent stockouts.

2. Integrate with Other Platforms

If you sell on multiple marketplaces or platforms, consider using Amazon Pacheco’s multi-channel inventory management feature. This feature synchronizes your inventory across various channels, simplifying your management process and ensuring accurate stock levels.

Advertising Strategies

Advertising is another vital aspect of a successful Amazon business. Here are some tips for leveraging Amazon Pacheco’s advertising tools:

1. Get Started with Sponsored Products

Amazon Pacheco offers Sponsored Products advertising, which allows you to promote your products to a broader audience. Use this feature to increase your products’ visibility, leading to more sales and higher search rankings.

2. Experiment with Different Targeting Options

Amazon Pacheco offers a variety of targeting options for advertising campaigns. Test different targeting types, such as keyword targeting, product targeting, and category targeting, to find the best approach for your products and budget.

3. Analyze Advertising Data

Track your advertising campaigns’ performance using Amazon Pacheco’s in-depth analytics. Evaluate metrics such as impressions, clicks, and conversion rates to determine your campaigns’ effectiveness and make data-driven decisions to optimize your ads.

Analytics & Insights

Amazon Pacheco provides comprehensive analytics to monitor your business’s performance. Use this data to identify trends, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop data-driven strategies to increase profitability. Here are some tips for using analytics effectively:

1. Analyze Sales Data

Examine sales data to identify patterns and trends in your performance. This information can help you to plan purchasing decisions, identify top-selling products, and maximize inventory turnover.

2. Monitor Performance Metrics

Track essential performance metrics such as conversion rates, sell-through rates, and return on investment (ROI). Use this data to identify areas where your business could improve and implement strategies to enhance your overall performance.

Customer Reviews

Customer reviews play a critical role in your Amazon business’s success. Positive reviews can influence purchasing decisions and increase your credibility as a seller. Amazon Pacheco offers tools to help you monitor and manage customer reviews. Here are some strategies:

1. Respond to Negative Reviews

Address negative reviews promptly and professionally, attempting to resolve the issue and demonstrating your commitment to customer satisfaction. A well-handled negative review can build trust and credibility with potential buyers.

2. Encourage Positive Reviews

Ensure excellent customer service and fast shipping to increase the likelihood of receiving positive reviews. Offer incentives, such as discounts or promotional codes, for customers who share their product experiences in reviews.

Automated Repricing

Prices on the Amazon marketplace are extremely competitive. To stay ahead, it’s crucial to ensure your products are competitively priced at all times. Amazon Pacheco’s automated repricing feature enables you to automatically adjust your product prices based on market conditions, competitor pricing, and your desired profit margins. Here’s how to make the most of automated repricing:

1. Set Repricing Rules

Create custom repricing rules based on factors such as product cost, desired profit margin, and product category. This ensures that your repricing strategy aligns with your overall business goals.

2. Monitor Repricing Performance

Track the performance of your repricing strategies and make adjustments as necessary to optimize your prices and maintain competitiveness in the market.

Preventing Suspensions

Amazon has strict rules and guidelines that sellers must follow to maintain their accounts in good standing. Failing to adhere can lead to account suspension or termination. Here are some tips for staying compliant with Amazon’s policies when using Amazon Pacheco:

1. Stay Informed of Amazon’s Policies

Keep up to date with Amazon’s seller policies and guidelines. This ensures that you’re aware of any changes and can adjust your processes accordingly to maintain compliance.

2. Monitor Your Account Health

Monitor your Amazon Seller Central dashboard to track your account’s health, such as order defect rate, late shipping rate, and cancellation rate. Ensure that you maintain good standings in all performance metrics to avoid potential suspensions.

Final Thoughts

Mastering Amazon Pacheco can be an invaluable asset for your Amazon business. By leveraging its powerful suite of tools and features, you can streamline your operations, increase efficiency, and ultimately, boost your profits. Utilize the tips provided in this article to make the most of Amazon Pacheco and take your Amazon business to new heights.

Eury Perez, RHP, Marlins: Perez went five innings on Thursday, allowing two hits, with a walk and five strikeouts. It was Perez’s best outing of the season. There’s an argument to be made that Perez is the top pitching prospect in the game, with premium stuff and projection still remaining in the tank. It’s just a matter of whether he can go deep into games and show improved pitchability.

Gavin Williams, RHP, Guardians: The Guardians top prospect went five no-hit innings, only allowing a single walk while striking out eight. It wouldn’t be shocking to see some movement in the Guardians rotation in the next week, which could mean Williams gets the bump up to Triple-A. In a system full of exciting pitching prospects and an organization known for its ability to develop starters, Williams, Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen stand out as part of the next wave of Cleveland pitchers.

Brandon Pfaadt, RHP, D-Backs: Pfaadt posted his best start of the season as he went seven innings, with three hits, a walk and eight strikeouts. With Madison Bumgarner being designated for assignment this week, Pfaadt could soon move into the D-backs rotation. With little left to prove in Triple-A his start on Thursday served as another reminder that Pfaadt is ready to contribute for the big league club.

Steven Zobac, RHP, Royals: A 2022 fourth-rounder out of California, Zobac dominated in a three-inning appearance last night. He struck out eight while allowing one hit. Zobac struck out the first 10 batters he faced this season before a pop out broke the streak.

Zach Cole Jr., OF, Astros: Cole on Thursday went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. Cole was a 2022 10th-rounder out of Ball State who has projectable skills. He’s a tall athlete with long levers who needs to limit his strikeouts, but he has a nice combination of power and speed.

Brady House, 3B, Nationals: House connected for his third homer in eight games on Thursday and is now hitting .333/.471/.778 to begin the season. The House bounceback looks to be in full bloom early in the season. His combination of power, approach and contact could see House soar back up prospect rankings this spring.

Tim Elko, DH, White Sox: The Ole Miss legend went 4-for-4 with two home runs on Thursday. It was reminiscent of Elko’s heroics in college, where he routinely came up with big hits in big spots for Mississippi. Elko is old for Low-A at 24 years old, but he’s absolutely raking to begin the season, hitting .413/.491/.739 over his first 11 games.

Anthony Gutierrez, OF, Rangers: One of the most exciting young players in the Rangers system, Gutierrez shook off early season struggles on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season. At 18 years old for all of 2023, Gutierrez is one of the youngest players at a full-season level and an exciting name to watch.

Chris McElvain, RHP, Reds: The former Vanderbilt starter is dominating Low-A over the first three appearances of his pro career. He went five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, two walks and striking out nine. Seven of his 13 whiffs on the night came against the fastball, which sat 92-94 mph, touching 95 mph at peak. He got whiffs against all three of his secondaries but led primarily with his slider.

Logan Cerny, OF, Astros: A player who was generating a lot of buzz among scouts this spring, Cerny has struggled to begin the season. He broke out in a big way on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two home runs. Cerny is a good athlete with speed and sneaky power, it’s just a matter of honing his approach.

Dalton Rushing, C, Dodgers: An early season addition to the Top 100 Prospects list, Rushing went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk on Thursday. His combination of feel to hit, power and approach has pushed him up rankings early in his career, and there are few catching prospects in the minors with more offensive upside. The biggest question around Rushing’s profile is whether or not he’s going to stick behind the plate long term.