Which Rookies do you think will make an impact?

[SuperKevin]

Homerism aside, I think Stephen Strasburg is going to make a solid rookie impact for the Nationals. He plays in a pitchers park(at least in my opinion) and he's going to get decent run support.

Offensively Jason Heyward should be starting from day 1 for the Braves and I think he's going to be a serious ROY contender

[chazmaniandevil]

buster posey will be starting catcher from day 1
madison bumgarner will start the year in the rotation

[FedEx227]

I like Posey a lot, if he starts everyday at catcher he's a definitely ROY contender and a definite chance to make an impact.

Brett Wallace from Oakland.

Alcides Escobar from Milwaukee (I think he's still under the eligibility rules)

Also I think Austin Jackson is going to do some nice work in Detroit, not a lot of power but I feel like he can hit for a pretty solid average and will definitely make an impact.

[dj_morton]

I'd agree with Wallace. Not sure about Strasburg. I really haven't seen him play much. Pretty excited to see all the hype.

Bumgardner is the real deal. He played against my little brother in HS. He's a monster on the mound.

Heyward will have a nice year if the Braves choose to move him up. I saw a post on Rotoworld that Johnny Damon has interest in the Braves. If he comes, Heyward will be a September call up at best.



What about Eric Young Jr (COL)? I love the way he plays. Great glove, great speed, solid hitter.

[TheSanchize]

Mets, I'd say F-Mart but with the signing of Bay that won't happen. Umm, Jon Niese and Josh Thole. MAYBE Ike Davis.

If not this year for Thole and Davis then next year. And then it would be Davis, Thole and Brad Holt in 2011.

[JTRaines92]

Jason Heyward, RoY!

[JTRaines92]

I don't know if Heyward will play enough. Isn't he 19 or 20? I'll go with Mad Bum or Buster.

He, he is down there in age but the Braves don't have a solid corner outfield. Nate in the middle and then Diaz in left/right, don't know who will take the other spot. It is his job to lose.

[Nash]

Jason Heyward

[Sharkweather]

How can I not pick Heyward.

[Goober]

I have high expectations for Escobar this year.

[JTRaines92]

They also have Melky Cabrera, who will probably start, as well as Jordan Schafer, who while he did poorly might still get a shot. I think the Braves are smart enough not to rush a 19/20 year old kid to the bigs until he's ready. He was quite impressive in AA and AAA, but I don't seem him making the opening day roster. He'll be up before year's end more then likely though.

Jordan Schafer is a CF and we have Nate McLouth until the next of next season so if Schafer gets a shot it will be then. We got Matt Diaz to either play LF or RF and I think it has been said that Melky is our 4th OF'er. I don't know, like I said, it is his job to lose. He played 1B in high school anyway and we don't have a solid 1B either so he could come in and play 1B/RF/LF so that can't be anything but a plus. I honestly cannot wait man, it's less than two months away!

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles
Justin Smoak, 1B, Rangers
Alcides Escobar, SS, Brewers
Mike Stanton, OF, Marlins
Neftali Feliz, P, Rangers
Pedro Alvarez, 3B, Pirates

[Kuzzy Powers]

Brett Wallace from Toronto.

Fixed for you.. he came over in some part of the brutal Halladay deal.

He damn well better make a fucking impact.

[FedEx227]

Fixed for you.. he came over in some part of the brutal Halladay deal.

He damn well better make a fucking impact.

Oh yes... that's right good call. I like him, so I think he'll make an impact for ya.

[chazmaniandevil]

lol @ heyward winning. sorry guys, but somebody whos 19/20 and coming in june will not win ROY