Player Preview: Robinson Cano

Coming off a 19 homerun, 97 RBI 2007 season, Yankees 2nd basemen Robinson Cano is sure to have an outstanding 2008. After a slow start to 2007, batting only .249 through the end of May, Cano found his swing batting .385 in the month of July with 6 HR and 24 RBI to bring his average to .300 on the season. He finished 2007 with 7 triples, 49 doubles, off 189 hits in 670 at bats. Cano is definitly going to have some help on the infield with  Derek Jeter, new comer Morgan Ensberg and Alex Rodriquez joining him to make probaly the most solid infield in baseball in both hitting and defense. Look for Cano to be a sure all-star finalist for the American League when July rolls around, being that he has already been noted as one of the top 2nd basemen in all of baseball along with Chase Utley, and Orlando Hudson. PREDICTIONS: For 2008, I expect Cano to end the season batting .325 with 215 hits, 24 HR, and well over 100 RBI. I also expect him to be a finalist for the gold glove at 2nd base, and to be ... [link]