Rookies & Keepers Archive
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High Impact Youngsters: Nick Adenhart
Posted on April 9, 2009 | No CommentsTweetEdit: I learned this morning that Nick Adenhart tragically died in a car accident late last night. It’s sad to see such a promising career end so soon. The Huffington... -
The Hype Machine Eats Mat Gamel – 3B – Brew Crew
Posted on February 25, 2009 | No CommentsTweetMat Gamel, The Heir Apparent? The Next Ryan Braun? As a 23 year old, Gamel’s not quite to the point where he’s too old for Double-A but he’s getting close.... -
Carlos Gonzalez, CarGo – OF – Colorado Rockies
Posted on February 15, 2009 | No CommentsTweetCarlos Gonzalez is a superior talent and will develop into a 25/25 or 35/15 player with superior defensive skills. This is of course true — IF — CarGo can get... -
Dexter Fowler – CF, OF – Colorado Rockies
Posted on February 14, 2009 | No CommentsTweetDexter Fowler – Centerfielder – Colorado Rockies The Rockies have put together the best of both worlds with their outfield. It’s stacked with average to above-average veterans that will do... -
The Braves Outfield: Bland or Boner-rif-ic?
Posted on February 10, 2009 | No CommentsTweetRight now, it looks like the Braves outfield may shape up with Brandon Jones in left-field, Gregor M. Blanco in centre-field, and Jeff Franceour in right-field. This line-up is boring,... -
Jeff Samardzija – Starting Pitcher – Chicago Cubs
Posted on February 10, 2009 | No CommentsTweetAt 6’5 / 218lbs with good body control, Samardzija should be a solid jump-ball artist and red-zone target at the next level. Samardzija is your prototypical possession receiver, and gets... -
Elvis Andrus – Shortstop (SS) – Texas Rangers
Posted on February 6, 2009 | 1 CommentTweetElvis Andrus, welcome to the hype machine! The Texas Rangers’ Elvis Andrus is penciled in as the starting shortstop for 2009. Recently the Rangers went about grabbing some insurance, in... -
All Rookie Team: Sleepers and Sure Things.
Posted on February 2, 2009 | No CommentsTweetTop Prospects at Catchers Matt Wieters – Baltimore Orioles Matt Wieters is far and away the best of the bunch, and should contribute early and often. He’s worth a roster-spot...
