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2007-02-27 12:01:47 · 13 answers · asked by New York 1 in Sports ➔ Baseball
If I had to pick my top-5, in no particular order, then here's my list and my reason for this choice (players that are undrafted in some leagues but has potential):
- Jason Botts, Texas Rangers: Carlos Lee is gone and Sammy Sosa is still questionable, so I would give my props to Botts. One of Texas best prospects, he'll be given every chance to win a starting position, possibly at DH. GM Jon Daniels has high praises in him and with a lineup that features Mark Teixeira, Michael Young, and Hank Blalock (as well as playing in a hitter's park), this 26-year old switch hitter is going to get any RBI opportunities he get.
-Jeremy Hermida, Florida Marlins: While almost every Marlins rookies shine in 2006, Hermida got lost in the shuffle. Hip and ankle injury ruin his first full season in Florida and allow other like Dan Uggla, Mike Jacobs, and Josh Willingham to help Miguel Cabrera "bring in the bacon". Now deem healthy and without hype, Hermida can go back on concentrating his swing (he posted a .383 OBP and .634 SLG back in 2005, so he still has potential) and get Florida back into contention (Remember, he was one of the first rookies to hit a Grand Slam in his first at-bat of his career).
-Xavier Nady, Pittsburgh Pirates: I know what your thinking, why him? He was a Mets prospect and had every chance to fill in the OF for NY. Well, can you blame him if he didn't have playing time with Cliff Floyd and Shawn Green on the team? Well, a mid-season trade to the Pirates was a blessing for him, albeit he didn't have the power stroke when he came to Pittsburgh, but his average was rising, which is a good sign. With the arrival of Adam LaRoche and the emergence of Jason Bay, somebody has to fill in the void at the 5th spot and the 28-year old OF could be that as he is the starting RF, something he never had back in NY.
-Chuck James, Atlanta Braves: He's not a strikeout pitcher, but I have high regards for this kid (he's 25). His ability to command, along with a deadly changeup, can go a long way to being a serviceable pitcher, but he has the stuff. Playing in a pitcher's park (as well as getting advice from teammate John Smoltz) should benefit him this season (11 wins in his first 124 innings of his career is unheard off).
-Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado Rockies: Your asking who this kid? Well, he Colorado new starting SS and any player that's makes Coors Field his home, expect numbers to jump. He's only 22 and has already got 96 major league at-bat after bashing .316 with 13 HR and 34 2B in Double-A Tulsa. Let's hope he doesn't get into a grocery "incident" like teammate Clint Barmes did (by the way, Barmes move to second to make room for him). He's already being compared to fellow Long Beach State alum Bobby Crosby (pre-injury of course) and could put a 22 HR season (Hey, I know it's far fetch, but were talking about playing half the season at Coors and having Matt Holliday, Garett Atkins, and Todd Helton in the lineup should help also).
2007-03-03 11:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looking @ the other answers I have to say I like DUKE in the late rounds & Bailey is a great pick up if you can make room on the bench for him until he gets a few games in. Gonzales should be a good closer. Hughes won't play any time soon, Garza will be good but will most like do time in the minors. Hamel is list pretty high on most boards so hes not really a sleeper anymore.(but grab him if you can!) rebounding sleepers J Patterson& J Jennings. Non-pitchers Young is a good one, others to look at would be kinsler,burke,swisher,choo.
2007-02-28 03:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by Toothless 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kevin Kouzmanoff- 3B- Padres
-was huge in AAA, wont be competing for starting position. Solid supporting cast also a plus, should give him RBI opportunity
Willy Taveras- OF- Rockies
-traded from Houston where he was in a slump, Colorado should give him more steals and more extra base hits(hitters park)
Octavio Dotel- RP- Royals
-I hate recognizing any royals player but he's the best RP they've had in a while, decent starting staff should give him more save opportunities
After 3 players i'd have to charge you, you wouldnt want that.
2007-02-27 16:44:53 · answer #3 · answered by Aggie Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Blanton, and Zach Duke are some sleeper pitchers
2007-02-27 12:05:08 · answer #4 · answered by Larry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brad Penny showed up lighter and had a bad second half last year so people will be hesitant to pick him. Howie Kendrick will be one of the best second basemen. Also look for Gagne and Isringhausen to bounce back.
2007-02-28 05:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by basbal_14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave Bush is a great sleeper, especially according to ESPN.com. His WHIP average was 1.14 last year showing how overpowering/comanding his stuff was. Even though his ERA was high (4.41), it should come down to the 3.5-4 range. He also had a great K/BB rate of 4.37.
2007-02-27 13:14:22 · answer #6 · answered by Mike L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am waiting on Homer Bailey (Cincinnatti Reds organization) to make his debut as a major league pitcher. Also Phil Hughes of the Yankees organization is another stud pitcher who could be big time.
2007-02-27 12:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by overfed longhaired leaping gnome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brandon Webb and Carlos Quentin are coming off injuries and would nicely be had low. Adrian Beltre is primed for a large year in boston, and if Melky Cabrera earns a starting up spot he would nicely be worth a glance. their are one of those huge quantity of others notwithstanding it really is a reliable short record of common gamers.
2016-12-05 01:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by cutburth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One phrase: Rookie of the Year Delmon Young.
2007-02-27 14:19:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Garza with the Minnesota Twins. He is one great pitching propect and could be rockie of the year.
2007-02-27 12:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by Wheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋