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Really? Chase Headley? That is bold.
It probably won't happen, but based off what I've read about the Pads going overly aggressive on the basepaths I think there's a chance. If he's going to get close he'll probably need to steal at least 15-20.
That would be VERY surprising.
So your bold prediction is for Mauer to hit 5 points worse, add two more home runs (presumably with more at bats), and win the MVP again?
C'mon.
That's not a bold prediction, but personally, I think it's got a pretty small chance of happening.
This would be pretty bold considering hes not a rookie
Bold?
OK - maybe not bold - but plenty of people are predicting his demise.I think he's a steal for where he's going in drafts.
I'm not sure if he has one way or the other but listening to the MLB channel on the radio today they said he was still a rookie. Peter Gammons also predicts S. Rodriguez as ROY.Oh.Didn't think he passed the rookie threshold.
He had 187 plate appearances for the Angels in 2008 and some last yr as well. He passed the threshold.I'm not sure if he has one way or the other but listening to the MLB channel on the radio today they said he was still a rookie. Peter Gammons also predicts S. Rodriguez as ROY.Oh.Didn't think he passed the rookie threshold.
Edinson Volquez got ROY votes 2 yrs ago despite not being a rookie.
I just did a little research and it says Rogriguez had 79 at bats in Sept and Oct in 2008. With those coming off the books it looks like S. Rodriguez is indeed a rookie this year.
But he has accumulated at least 46 days on an active roster, and the cutoff is 45.
It's 44 days on the active 25 man roster. After September 1st the rosters are bumped to 40. I think any time played or at bats after Sept 1st does not count towards active time.
I had no clue about that stipulation since it didnt say it on MLB.com.
This is what I found on Wikipedia... MLB considers a player to be a rookie if they have not had 130 at-bats or pitched 50 innings in the major leagues and/or have not spent more than 44 days on a 25-man roster for an MLB team. Players that are called up to the majors on or after the 1st of September do not have their at-bats or innings pitched count towards the 130/50.
And this is from MLB.com
Which you can interpret as only (b) is subject to the Sept 1 date. In other words: 1. 130 at-bats at any time or 2. 45 days on the active roster before Sept 1.Im not saying youre wrong Im just saying I still have no idea and wikipedia isnt the definitive source.
Hey I had no idea what the rule was before this came up and I always kinda wondered. I'm glad that this topic came up so I was able to do a little research on it. From what I have read combined with MLB radio saying he was still a rookie two days ago and somebody as knowledgeable as Peter Gammons predicting that Rodriguez would be rookie of the year, I'll take my chances that he is indeed a rookie.
Albert hit two round trippers today.... if my calculations are correct... that puts him on pace for 324 home runs... shattering the record.One down... two to go.
Getting no-hit for 7.1 innings and still finding a way to win is a good start to the season for your 1st prediction.
I still like that numberThere's #2
Two of them looking good so far...
Damn
1 out of 3 aint bad
Plausible, plausible, busted.
Didn't think he passed the rookie threshold.
