Grapefruit League play continues as opening day looms in the hearts and minds of baseball fans the world over.

As the 2010 season fast approaches, teams begin to whittle down lists of potential prospects. The Braves and the Mets both have some interesting young
players that could prove to be serious talent, given the right roles and the right opportunities.

For the Atlanta Braves, perhaps no one is more exciting than Jason Heyward. The number one prospect overall on MLB.com’s Top 50 list, Heyward has had
some trouble with injuries which have limited his playing time. Heyward hasn’t let that deter his campaign, as the young prospect made the most of his
time at the plate by hitting .323/.408/.555. At the tender age of 20, this young man is still developing his power. Sportsbook odds makers will look for him to make some noise this year – he now occupies the right
field spot for Atlanta.

Another prospect that has Braves’ fans salivating is 18-year-old RHP Julio Teheran. Teheran throws heat and earned his promotion after posting a 2.68
ERA and decimating competition in the Rookie-level Appalachian League. A player with wisdom beyond his years, look for Teheran to be a force for
Atlanta on the mound.

For the Mets, youngster Wilmer Flores is an exciting prospect, as is Fernando Martinez. While Flores is underwhelming on paper, he is a fresh-faced 18
year old who many believe has barely displayed flashes of his full talent. Martinez, for his part, is in a similar situation. Sportsbook odds makers believe his numbers are belying his potential, and many are looking for the
outfielder to prove his doubters wrong – especially now that he is fully recovered from knee surgery.