the "Next 10" series, part 5, corner infielders and power bats

finally we've come to the spot we're we can throw defense out the window and grab the biggest, baddest bats under 26 that this world has to offer. As we approach the end, its my hope all of these guys get some consideration for the HoF. I'm sure the primarily defensive types will struggle to get in, as well as the middle relievers, but all of these guys should be multiple time all stars, if not pace setting record holders. We'll start the last 3 picks looking at 3b, where defense is certainly a consideration. ValRosario was signed out of the dominican as a SS, but has moved to CF for St louis. Frankly his defensive ratings would suggest he could handle any position on the diamond defensively outside of catcher, and would be a gold glover at all of them but SS & CF. We've decided to make him our 3b, where he may well be the most valuable position player in this world once you add his .850+ OPS bat to his defense. At 24, and only 4 seasons into his career (2+ in the majors) Val has already made the last 2 all star teams and shown up on the MVP ballots. While it may be a season or 2 too soon for legit MVP consideration, expect him to remain a fixture on the final ballots over the next decade. Moving across the diamond, we'll take a look at one of the sweetest swings in this world: JulianHall is still a season away from making the show, despite his multiple seasons w/ an OPS over 1.000, Hall will remain an elite hitter, despite power in the mid 70s. A switch hitter, Julian is equally effective on both sides of the plate and should settle out in the mid to upper 80s in contact, splits & batting eye. Finally, rounding out the roster, we'll add the biggest power threat in the world. Afterall, what kind of "next 10" team wouldn't include the guy most capable of knocking down all home run records? RaulCerda, in his second full season hit 47 long balls this season. Season 10's rookie of the year, Raul knocked out 36 long balls in 150 games with an OPS of 1.010. This left handed masher should have no trouble approaching 700 long balls by the time his career is over.