Fivee American League Central Former Prospects On The Bubble

 Continuing my look at former prospects that are currently on the respective bubbles with their organizations, in my opinion:

• Chicago White Sox - Dayan Viciedo (3B).  I was tempted to go with Tyler Flowers here, but Viciedo took the “honor” the more and more I thought about it.  Since signing a major league deal for $10 million last year, Viciedo has proven to be a lot less than advertised. He's shown almost no ability to draw a walk, and he's a lot less athletic than I thought he'd be.  More than likely, he'll be moved to first base, or even designated hitter, and will have to do at least a passible job of trying to draw a walk if he's going to have a future. 
• Cleveland Indians - Matt LaPorta (1B).  LaPorta was a highly regarded prospect when he was drafted by the Brewers back in 2007.  The Brewers would sent him to Cleveland a year later as the big prize in the C.C. Sabathia trade.  Since then, LaPorta has gotten numerous opportunities to entrench himself as the Indians' future starter at first base, but hasn't delievered.  In fact, he's been downright awful.  He's sporting a career .233/.309/.701 triple slash line, while looking downright foolish against off-speed stuff.  Combined with the fact that he is doing his best to channel his inner Adam Dunn on defense, and that package of prospects recieved from Milwaukee looks even worse.
• Detriot Tigers - Rick Porcello (RHP).  I know this looks odd, especially since Porcello has been a lot better since coming back up from the minors.  But I can't help but think that this isn't the Porcello we should be seeing.  Let's review, shall we?  Porcello, when he was drafted, was projected to be an elite pitcher, similar to Josh Beckett.  However, Porcello signed a major league contract, which would rush his development due to the fact that he would be burning through his major league options.  Boras likely viewed this as a positive, as it would allow Porcello to spend less time in the minors, and reach free agency sooner.  Instead, I think Porcello has stagnated, becoming a groundball pitcher.  Porcello is a nice pitcher, and it's astounding that he's reached the majors already at a young age.  But this isn't who Detroit thought they were getting.
• Kansas City Royals – Alex Gordon (LF).  Since arriving to Kansas City in 2007 with the hopes that he would become the next George Brett, Gordon has thoroughly disappointed in his major league time.  His defense at third base was bad enough that he required a move to left field, where it was hoped that an easier defensive position would allow his bat to bloom.  It hasn’t worked.  With the arrival of Matt Moustakas imminent, the Royals can’t move back Gordon to third, and David DeJesus will return next season, blocking off left field.  Even more troubling for Gordon’s future is that K.C. is waiting for Texas to non-tender Jeff Francouer after the season.  Gordon is out of options, I believe, so Kansas City will have to decide if they’ll carry him as a bench player, or look to pass him through waivers.  Personally, I think that he would get claimed, which might be best for all the parties concerned.
• Minnesota Twins – Alexi Casilla (INF).  Casilla was thought to be the franchises future at second base, or shortstop.  Instead, Casilla really hasn't done much other than hit for a decent average some years, while showing little in terms of secondary skills.  Casilla's poor play, combined with the franchise's infatuation with Nick Punto, has led the the organization playing some horrible second base options, which were finally solved for a year with the Twins going out and getting Orlando Hudson.

Monday: The American League West