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Rookie of the Year Races Not What Was Expected
in response to reader comment: Yunel Escobar

Submitted by R.Coster, Sep 4, 2007 21:50

I have to agree, he has consistently played excellent ball - both defence and offence - and despite being moved around and sat down!

If he was with any other team he would be playing regular shortstop or 2nd - but the Braves have a problem most managers wish they had - three top 10 position players for two spots!

Edgar Renteria was playing a career year before his ankle injury and don't forget that the Braves have a player at 2nd Base - Kelly Johnson) - that had NEVER played at that position before and he has been in the top three performers at that position (his RF and ZR ratings while good, seem low and should only improve).

So Yunel - a legitimate ROTY at SS OR 2nd has been behind two excellent players. Bobby's solution of platooning has badly damaged Yunel's chance. I'd have preferred to see Yunel play more at 3B instead of Deadwood (oops Woodward).

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I AGREE WITH EDDIE HERE! BRAUN WAS OUTSTANDING THIS YEAR. HIGHEST NUMBERS OVER ALL OTHER ROOKIES .HE IS A PIMP... [MORE]

LAUREN

Nov 7, 2007 01:14

When will they annouce Rookie Of The Year?And i just want to say i think Ryan Braun is the best... [MORE]

eddie gloyne

Oct 9, 2007 17:03

It's inevitable the Ryan Braun will easily win the NL Rookie of the Year race. The guy has gone .324/34... [MORE]

Justin

Oct 2, 2007 18:27

james looney of the dodgers hands down [MORE]

brian bigham

Sep 26, 2007 13:31

Troy Tulowitzki is the hands down National League rookie of the year. He has 19 homers, 288 avg and a... [MORE]

brandon miera

Sep 5, 2007 12:37

you can't forget about ryan braun.. braun came up on may 30 and has just been unstopable ever since [MORE]

nate

Aug 22, 2007 21:58

I know he plays for the Orioles, and is hence supposed to be ignored. However, his stats to date are... [MORE]

bill relish

Jun 9, 2007 23:50

I think you are forgetting someone. Yunel Escobar, Braves infielder. He should be placed on the Rookie of the Year... [MORE]

Josh

Jun 7, 2007 01:51

I have to agree, he has consistently played excellent ball - both defence and offence - and despite being moved...

R.Coster

Sep 4, 2007 21:50

Take a look at the Cincinnati Reds' Josh Hamilton. Even though he' s not an every day player and he's... [MORE]

Shane Dickey

Jun 1, 2007 15:39

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