Kevin Goldstein BP prospects chat -- including some Tribe questions

Randy (Cleveland): Kevin, Looking forward to Cleveland's List. Did Lonnie Chisenhall move up your personal list this year? What's his ceiling?

Kevin Goldstein: Not going to give away too much, but man oh man do I like me some Lonnie Chisenhall.

Alex (Ohio): Could you give us a teaser for the Indians' system? It was a long year in northern Ohio and we could use a little hope....

Kevin Goldstein: Their system gave me a lot of trouble, particularly with the second half of the rankings. It's not a system packed with elite-level talent, but there is a ton of depth here, and I had 10 legitimate candidates for slots 8-11.

Drew (Niles, OH): In your discussions about the Indians, has there been any mention of returning Jess Todd to the rotation? Todd would seem to be more valuable to Cleveland as a third starter than a third reliever.

Kevin Goldstein: He's a reliever. As a starter, he didn't have 3 potential, more pure back-end.

bkmhoxx (KC): How far behind Carlos Santana is Flowers?

Kevin Goldstein: Pretty darn far. If Santana was the kind of hitter he is and only played first base, he'd be a pretty special prospect, but he's a CATCHER.

Joe (Near Cleveland): Any good reports on Jason Knapp?

Kevin Goldstein: Many.