Which rookie from last year do you assume will have an amazing year?
2007-01-26 01:42:54 · 17 answers · asked by popular_bond 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
Justin Verlander.
He has some stuff.
But i also think Matt Garza will have a good season as well.
2007-01-26 03:19:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let's take a little risk here. Chris Young is starting in CF for the D-Backs along with a lot of other young stars. If you're talking about Fantasy impact, Young has the best chance at making a thermonuclear explosion. He was once the White Sox's main prospect but was traded a little over a season ago in the El Duque/Vazquez deal. He's posted multiple 20/20 seasons on a shortened minor league schedule, and he's only 23 years old.
2007-01-26 10:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by edmons23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the people who said Matt Cain, didn't he pitch too many innings in '05 to be a rookie last year? He did finish the year strong and has all the ability to make another huge leap, but I don't think that he was a rookie last year.
I would say Matt Garza, pitcher for the Twins. He put up incredible numbers in the minors last year and had a few major league starts, so he should be acclimated to the major league hitters (somewhat). He throws in the upper 90's (97 mph) and has 3 other good pitches (curve, slider, and changeup). I think that he'll get command of those other pitches and put together a very nice year.
For hitters, I'd say that Delmon Young of the Devil Rays is the real deal and should put up some great offensive numbers (especially when you consider that the D-Rays aren't going to compete for a playoff spot, so there's not a whole lot of pressure on him)
2007-01-26 04:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by The Guru 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm going to say someone on the Marlins and that's pretty much a safe bet.
Hanley Ramirez is a small market version of Jose Reyes...who ironically enough should be playing SS for the Red Sox right now. He can hit, he has speed, he has flashes of power and he plays some great defense.
Dan Uggla made huge strides last year and worked himself into Rookie of the Year consideration. I look at Uggla and I think of where Chase Utley was a year earlier. If last year was any sign of what's to come Uggla is the real deal.
Josh Willingham transitioned from catcher to outfielder and lost nothing in the process. His strikeout numbers were a little high and he slumped near the end of the season, but he showed a great power stroke with plenty of room and time for improvement.
Annibal Sanchez pitched the first no-no in the bigs since Randy Johnson's perfecto and showed great pose down the stretch last year as one of the main components to the Marlins hanging around in the Wild Card race. I read about him getting an MRI on his shoulder, but if he stays healthy...it's all looking great in 2007.
Josh Johnson was dominant all of last season with an ERA just over 3 and 133 Ks. It only amounted to 12 wins, but the sky is the limit for the young-gun from Minneapolis.
Ricky Nolasco showed signs of things to come last year. Although his final numbers aren't overly daunting, anyone who saw him pitch can tell that he has major league stuff and has the potential to be a difference maker down the line, perhaps as soon as 2007.
Scott Olsen showed great promise last season although his record and ERA don't exactly jump off the page his 166 Ks and 180+ innings pitched do. The kid has the makings of a serious workhorse and the potential to bring the wins and ERA to more acceptable levels.
Jeremy Hermida was touted as the potential rookie of the year and the next great outfielder...all of this coming before spring training last season. That'll happen when you knock a grand slam in your first major league at-bat. In the end, Hermida spent much of the year hobbled by injuries, primarily to his hip, but if he can stay healthy in 2007 it might be time for Hermida to live up to the hype.
I hope that answers your question.
I know there are tons of other talented guys coming off great rookie seasons...but the Marlins entire squad is stacked with great rookies so I decided to put the focus on them.
2007-01-26 03:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by tkatt00 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Chris Duncan,a mi lined outfielder who makes every fly-ball an adventure will have a huge,huge year at the plate.30plus HR's,80-90 rbi's,280-90 BA.This guy is the real deal.To bad we have a gold glover at first already,the Cards have to find a spot in the lineup everyday for this guy.It will be his job to protect AP in the lineup,and he will come through with flying colors
2007-01-26 02:25:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ricky Lee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think Matt Cain has the potential to make a Jake Peavy-type leap from good young talent to ace starter. I wouldn't be surprised to see him put up about 15 wins and an ERA around 3.00.
Justin Verlander should continue to be a monster for the Tigers, too. With Liriano out, it's up to JV to carry the mantle for those tough young AL pitchers.
2007-01-26 02:57:02 · answer #6 · answered by Craig S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matt Cain - Giants, Ryan Zimmerman - Nationals, and Josh Johnson - Marlins.
2007-01-26 02:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by jjbeard926 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
J. Papplepon is a starter this year. The Sox have a good bull pen this year
2007-01-26 10:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by snowman_80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the year that the Prince will become King. Fielder and the Brewers with the best starting rotation in the NL Central, take the division this year.
2007-01-26 03:24:24 · answer #9 · answered by NML 1635 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
J. Johnson is a beast
he'll probly get a realy good start to the year but hurt him self and ruin the team
2007-01-26 02:35:24 · answer #10 · answered by ascaryguy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋