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TRF · 03-29-2010, 05:09 PM

By now we have all heard of Strasburg, Chapman and Howard. But what come from nowhere prospects are you looking at that have secured a major league job?

For me, a guy flying totally under the radar is Ian Desmond of the Nats. From the Nats official website:

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Ian Desmond, SS: After being put on the fast track -- maybe the too-fast track -- in 2006, Desmond fell off the radar for a few years before enjoying a resurgence in 2009, hitting .330 between Harrisburg and Syracuse after missing the first two months of the season with a fractured hamate bone. He finished the year in the big leagues, batting .280 with four homers in 21 games, and will open the season at shortstop in Washington. He is outstanding defensively with range, energy and athleticism.

That's an interesting infield, especially on the left side with Desmond and Zimmerman. They should make it easier for Dunn at 1B.

Offensively, Desmond could be a 15 HR guy with 20+SB's. or more.

Ian Desmond is TRF's Taco Bell breakout prospect.

RedEye · 03-29-2010, 05:59 PM

Are you referring to Jason Heyward, or is there another prospect named Howard that I have not heard of?

Anyway, another player who has emerged this ST is Sean Rodriguez at 2B for Tampa Bay.

Orenda · 03-29-2010, 07:18 PM

Gaby Sanchez 1b Florida Marlins

REDblooded · 03-29-2010, 07:48 PM

Jamie Garcia - SP Cardinals

thatcoolguy_22 · 03-29-2010, 08:04 PM

Kyle Blanks - OF/1B Padres

HeatherC1212 · 03-29-2010, 08:19 PM

Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles

mbgrayson · 03-29-2010, 08:22 PM

Tyler Colvin as the Cubs 4th outfielder. Fair use snippet from Baseball HQ:

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3/29/2010 - A monster March has propelled Tyler Colvin (OF, CHC) onto the big-league roster, manager Lou Pinella confirmed Sunday. A .468/.468/.710 line in 62 AB tends to have that affect.

bucksfan2 · 03-30-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RedEye

Are you referring to Jason Heyward, or is there another prospect named Howard that I have not heard of?

Anyway, another player who has emerged this ST is Sean Rodriguez at 2B for Tampa Bay.

I think Jason Heyward is being set up for a fall. I heard Kurkjian talking on ESPN radio yesterday talking about how Heyward will be the impact bat Atlanta is missing. People are talking about Heyward like he is the real deal already. We as Reds fans have seen even the best rookies will struggle.

TRF · 03-30-2010, 09:22 AM

Yeah, I meant Heyward. Do'h!

TRF · 03-30-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HeatherC1212

Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles

I have him on 2 fantasy teams. I think he's poised for a huge breakout.

Bumstead · 03-30-2010, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bucksfan2

I think Jason Heyward is being set up for a fall. I heard Kurkjian talking on ESPN radio yesterday talking about how Heyward will be the impact bat Atlanta is missing. People are talking about Heyward like he is the real deal already. We as Reds fans have seen even the best rookies will struggle.

I think you will see that they are right about Heyward. He may not come out and hit 30 HR's this year (or even next year) but .280 with an OPS above .800 could be the minimum he will do given 500 PA's. IMHO

Bum

If Eric Young can get 500 PA's he could steal 50+ bases easily and provide solid offensive production; his defese may be weak however.

lollipopcurve · 03-30-2010, 09:56 AM

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I have him on 2 fantasy teams. I think he's poised for a huge breakout.

Tough ballpark and tough division.

membengal · 03-30-2010, 10:16 AM

---BJ Upton to come into his own and explode as a genuine baseball star. Think 30/50 and an MVP type campaign in Tampa.

---CJ Wilson to take well to starting rather than relieving in Texas. I think he can have a Kenny Rogers type career arc now.

---Fausto Carmona with a career bounceback year as his control returns in Cleveland.

TRF · 03-30-2010, 10:22 AM

Nobody knows who Julio Borbon is, but after this season they will. He could steal 50+ bases while hitting for some moderate power.

HeatherC1212 · 03-30-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by lollipopcurve

Tough ballpark and tough division.

Yes but he was up with the O's for a while last season so it's not going to be as intimidating for him this year. IIRC, he threw like six or seven shutout innings in one of his starts at Yankee Stadium last year and it doesn't seem like much fazes him. I think his overall stats last year were pretty decent for a young starter too. This guy knows how to pitch and I think he's going to do a great job for the O's this year.

03-29-2010, 05:59 PM	#2
RedEye Ojo Rojo Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moving to Atlanta in July Posts: 4,414	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Are you referring to Jason Heyward, or is there another prospect named Howard that I have not heard of? Anyway, another player who has emerged this ST is Sean Rodriguez at 2B for Tampa Bay. __________________ "It's a dog-eat-dog world and I'm wearing milkbone underwear." - Norm (George Wendt), Cheers

03-29-2010, 07:18 PM	#3
Orenda Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zihuatanejo Posts: 944	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Gaby Sanchez 1b Florida Marlins

03-29-2010, 07:48 PM	#4
REDblooded Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,126	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Jamie Garcia - SP Cardinals __________________ 2010 Mock Draft Selections (picking for Rays) Bryce Brentz Brandon Workman Kris Bryant Matt Lipka Rick Hague

03-29-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
thatcoolguy_22 Battle Toad Historian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pyeongtaek, ROK Posts: 1,644	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Kyle Blanks - OF/1B Padres __________________ A lil more east than most on this board.

03-29-2010, 08:19 PM	#6
HeatherC1212 Joey Votto Fangirl Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,514	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Brian Matusz, SP, Orioles __________________ "I tried to play golf, but I found out I wasn't very good." -Joey Votto on his offseason hobby search An MLB.com reporter asked what one thing Votto couldn’t do. “I can’t skate or play hockey,” Votto said. “Well, I can skate ... but I can’t stop.”

03-30-2010, 09:22 AM	#9
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,676	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Yeah, I meant Heyward. Do'h! __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

03-30-2010, 10:16 AM	#13
membengal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Baltimore Posts: 8,379	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB ---BJ Upton to come into his own and explode as a genuine baseball star. Think 30/50 and an MVP type campaign in Tampa. ---CJ Wilson to take well to starting rather than relieving in Texas. I think he can have a Kenny Rogers type career arc now. ---Fausto Carmona with a career bounceback year as his control returns in Cleveland.

03-30-2010, 10:22 AM	#14
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,676	Re: Sleepers and surprises around MLB Nobody knows who Julio Borbon is, but after this season they will. He could steal 50+ bases while hitting for some moderate power. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

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