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About Matt HagenMatt Hagen has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in web and digital media development. Of his many hobbies, he considers baseball to be his first love. He previously wrote for freeplays.com and Minor League Notebook. You can reach Matt at matthagen.tht@gmail.com.Note: This page displays up to 200 articles at a time. To view a subset of a writer's work, click on one of the following years: 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Matt Hagen's ArticlesSpecial: Matt's Top 100 Prospect ListClick here to view an RSS feed of this writer's articles. 20102011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis CardinalsDecember 30, 2010The Cubs and Cardinals have a hatred for one another that runs deep. We're talking farm system deep here. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Washington Nationals and Milwaukee BrewersDecember 23, 2010Washington's system is strong, despite graduating Stephen Strasburg, while Milwaukee's system has lost its luster after the Zack Greinke and Shawn Marcum trades. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Florida Marlins and New York MetsDecember 16, 2010These two systems graduated some big-time talent in 2010 and have no one to replace them. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta BravesDecember 09, 2010It may be the off-season, but these NL East rivals never sleep. 2011 Top 10 prospects: Seattle Mariners and Texas RangersDecember 02, 2010The farm systems for Seattle and Texas battle it out. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Los Angeles Angels and Oakland AthleticsNovember 18, 20102011 Top 10 Prospects: Cleveland Indians and Minnesota TwinsNovember 11, 2010Cleveland and Minnesota are small-market rivals who are always competing on multiple fronts. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Chicago White Sox and Detroit TigersNovember 04, 2010While Chicago and Detroit have suspect farm systems, this rivalry runs deep. 2011 Top 10 Prospects: Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City RoyalsOctober 28, 2010Toronto's system has improved in a year's time, but is still no match for Kansas City's. 2011 Top 10 prospects: Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore OriolesOctober 21, 2010Tampa Bay's farm system vs. Baltimore's was a hot topic last year. My how one year changes things. 2011 Top 10 prospects: New York Yankees and Boston Red SoxOctober 14, 2010Tis the season to get team-by-team Top-10 prospect reports underway. Round 1 has Boston and New York battle it out for prospect supremacy. Top 100 list: the official 2010 graduates listOctober 07, 2010A quick rundown of the 27 players graduating from the Top 100 list. 10 prospects who haven’t received enough loveSeptember 30, 2010Read up on 10 prospects who haven't received enough attention from me but clearly deserve it. Top 100 update: trending prospectsSeptember 23, 2010Matt reassesses the rankings once again. Average and prime year projections part 4September 16, 2010The final installment of prospect average and prime year projections Average and prime year projections part 3September 09, 2010Fifteen new or updated statistical projections for some of the best young players in baseball. Average and prime year projections, part 2September 02, 2010In a world where no prospect busts, yet each player only modestly lives up to expectations, these are the major league numbers to expect from 15 more top prospects. Updated: average and prime year projectionsAugust 26, 2010The top 15 projection-eligible prospects. Top 100 prospects in baseballAugust 19, 2010A massive top-100 prospect update is here! The candidates for minor league MVPAugust 12, 2010Eleven candidates have left their stamp on the 2010 minor league season. My dynasty rankings: The top players under age 25August 05, 2010Ranking the best players in baseball under age 25. Trending Prospects: Seven up and seven downJuly 29, 2010Seven descending players are finding their Top-100 places in jeopardy, and seven other players are ready to fill in. Rookie report part 2: Fantasizing over the pitchers of the second halfJuly 22, 2010The rookie pitchers to watch and those to skip in the second half. Rookie Report: Fantasizing over the hitters of the second halfJuly 15, 2010Rookie hitters could play their part in winning your league. The starters for my minor league all-disappointment teamJuly 01, 2010The minor leagues are full of hopes and dreams, which are dashed far too often. The starters for my minor league all-star teamJune 24, 2010Bringing every level of the minor leagues together to honor the season's best. Theoretically throwing the 2010 draft class into the top-100 mixJune 17, 2010Where will the best prospects from the 2010 draft class factor into my top-100 list? June 10: Pitching prospect thoughtsJune 10, 2010The latest thoughts on 10 top-100 pitching prospects. June 3 prospect thoughtsJune 03, 2010Another top 100 update has arrived, along with another batch of prospect notes. 2010 MLB Draft big boardMay 27, 2010Presenting you with the draft's 40 best prospects, including breakdowns for the top dirty dozen. Early-season risers and fallers: Top 100 prospect updateMay 20, 2010A massive update to the top 100 list has arrived. May 13: More thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseballMay 13, 2010Breaking down the latest from 10 of baseball's best prospects. May 6: Thoughts on some of the best prospects in baseballMay 06, 2010Early-season impressions are being formed about 10 of the game's best prospects. The latest thoughts on the best prospects in baseballApril 29, 2010The season is young, but data have arrived on the best young players in the game. Thoughts and projections on a third tier of pitching prospectsApril 22, 2010Breaking down 15 preseason Top 100 pitchers 2010 thoughts and projections: The second tier of pitching prospectsApril 15, 2010Breaking down another set of 15 pitching prospects. Baseball’s top 15 pitching prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsApril 08, 2010Breaking down the top 15 pitching prospects in baseball, including future stat projections for those experienced enough. Baseball’s top catching prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsApril 01, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the top eight catching prospects in baseball. Baseball’s top middle infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 25, 2010Get the latest thoughts on the game's top middle infield prospects. Baseball’s top corner infield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 18, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 15 corner infield prospects. Baseball’s top outfield prospects: 2010 outlooks and future stat projectionsMarch 11, 2010Breaking down the latest thoughts on the game's top 16 outfield prospects. Top 200 MLB prospects for 2010March 04, 2010I couldn't help myself, and I definitely couldn't stop at 100. 2010 fantasy baseball draft preparation rookie report (and other random notes)February 25, 2010It's time to pinpoint the fantasy rookies and sleepers to watch. The compilation: MLB team-by-team top-10 prospectsFebruary 18, 2010From Tampa Bay to Philadelphia, Matt Hagen ranks baseball's farm systems. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Colorado Rockies and San Diego PadresFebruary 11, 2010Christian Friedrich leads the Colorado Rockies against Donavan Tate and the San Diego Padres for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco GiantsFebruary 04, 2010Andrew Lambo, Chris Withrow, and Ethan Martin lead the Los Angeles Dodgers against Madison Bumgarner, Buster Posey, Zack Wheeler, and the San Francisco Giants for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Houston Astros and Arizona DiamondbacksJanuary 28, 2010Jordan Lyles and the Houston Astros face off against Jarrod Parker and the Arizona Diamondbacks for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh PiratesJanuary 21, 2010Yonder Alonso and the Cincinnati Reds face off against Pedro Alvarez and the Pittsburgh Pirates for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Chicago Cubs and St. Louis CardinalsJanuary 14, 2010Starlin Castro leads the Chicago Cubs against Shelby Miller and the St. Louis Cardinals for prospect supremacy. Top 10 prospects for 2010: Washington Nationals and Milwaukee BrewersJanuary 07, 2010Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals take on Alcides Escobar and the Milwaukee Brewers for prospect supremacy. | ||||