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Kevin Goldstein released his list of the top eleven White Sox prospects and while he doesn’t give anyone a five star, there’s still some talent.  Topping the list and the lone four star prospect is Addison Reed.  Reed has been pegged as the closer of the future and he’ll get that chance in 2012.  I’m not high on the White Sox in 2012 so his chances might be limited but Reed looks like a keeper.  He was even sharp at times in his short time with the White Sox last year.

Right handed starter Nestor Molina is number two.  He spent most of his time at High-A and he’ll most likely throw most of his innings at Birmingham in 2012.  Goldstein says he’s not a front line starter but he could be solid number three guy in a decent rotation.

Number three is Trayce Thompson and he’s also a couple of years away.  Thompson is a masher and it’ll be interesting to see how he develops.  He’s also good for a walks so you could see the second coming of Adam Dunn.  Jake Petricka and Simon Castro round out the top five.