If I had to choose today, the batters I’d be keeping would be:
Montero, Kinsler, Tulo, Sandoval, Ethier, Bruce, Stubbs, Fowler, Belt (if he’s in the bigs at the time) and one of G. Sanchez/Moreland/Utley/Konerko.

The pitchers would be:
Weaver, Greinke, Billingsley, Cahill, Beachy, Kimbrel and one of Ian Kennedy/Shields

Minor leaguers would be: Goldschmidt, Singleton, Robinson, Simon Castro, McNutt, Scheppers

In my OF, I already have Fowler, and I see Robinson’s upside being essentially what Fowler is now (OBP, runs, some speed with meh average and lots of Ks). I don’t know if that’s really accurate though, but if it is, that’s what was giving me pause re: Lindor, because I could sit on him for a season and see what comes out of it, and Robinson doesn’t have the potential to help me THAT much down the line.

That being said, I definitely see what you’re saying about Lindor being so far away from the bigs that it wouldn’t be worth it.

You said pitching prospects. I’d be interested to see what they do with Barnese after this season. They’ll move Niemann or Shields before they move any spec that can make 30 productive starts in MLB.

@ltf: re:Beckham: I would too at this point. However, it’s hard to write him off at just 21. The talent just doesn’t disappear. Now if the talent continues to stagnant and not turn into skill, then I will write him off. So if this year is poor across the board, I will ignore.

re: drafted HS hitters/not trading pitchers for hitters: At some point pitchers will be traded. Whether they are major league pitchers or minor league pitchers, they have a glut of talent and to maximize the talent, you would have to move some pieces in the future. There are only so many roster spots. If you sincerely believe all HS hitters will pan out, then their system is loaded. However, just like Beckham, the talent has to turn into skill. In their top 15 prospects, according to BA, there are 12 pitchers. If their top hitting prospect behind Jennings is playing at Short Season, he’s at least 2 years from the majors.

@jackie: June/first major injury.

The Rays aren’t looking to trade their pitching for hitting. They drafted high school bats throughout the first round of the 2010 draft. Sale is playing short season, along with Vettleson.

Lucas Bailey is looking great as hopefully the answer at C for the Rays.

I currently have Goldschmidt, Belt, Trayvon Robinson, Simon Castro, Tanner Scheppers and Trey McNutt on my minor league roster, and was thinking Lindor might be a nice long-term stash. Thoughts?