bleacherreport.com - 11/10/2008
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ln a year that showcased a rather deep rookie class, it would be a disservice to only acknowledge the top rookie of both leagues. Therefore, I bring you my 2008 All-Rookie Team, composed of rookies from both the American and National Leagues.
SP — Armando Galarraga (Det) —The starting pitcher spot was the most difficult to decide on. The Braves' Jair Jurrjens and Dodgers starter Hiroki Kuroda were not far behind, but with a 13-7 record and opponents hitting only .226, Galarraga was ...
Longoria named AL Rookie of the Year | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 11/10/2008 — The year of firsts continues for the Rays. The 2008 season already saw the young club from St. Petersburg, Fla., make its first trip in 11 years of existence to the postseason, win its first American League East title, get to the World Series for ...
The American League Rookie of the Year Prediction
baseballreflections.com 10/27/2008 — The American League Rookie of the Year Award has some big names in the hunt. One played two months in the league before receiving a big contract extension, one was well known for his post season appearance last year and one even flew under the radar for most of the season even though he put up ...
Rookie of the Year
herraysbaseball.com 11/14/2008 — It’s unanimous. Evan Longoria is the best of the newbies. Actually, he’s better than a lot of oldies. The dude’s right up there on my list of the best things ever. He just passed carmel macchiatos, and that’s saying ...
Evan Longoria Scouting Report
dugoutcentral.com 11/11/2008 — Longoria's great season was a little dampened by his miserable World Series, but lets not forget how young he is and the great season he had, as well as pretty amazing postseason, up until the Fall Classic at least. Longoria has all the talent in the world and its scary to think how good he can be.
Longoria enjoying newfound popularity - Press
www2.presstelegram.com 11/13/2008 — It is noon the day after Evan Longoria is affirmed as the American League's Rookie of the Year, and he is seated at an outdoor table at Smooth's on Pine Ave., discussing plans with the restaurant's owner John Morris about the party he will be staging ...
It's Good to be Evan Longoria
shysterball.blogspot.com 11/13/2008 — Hanging out in Southern California, looking to buy some swank real estate, planning parties with the honeys, playing loads of video games, and not shaving are just some of the ways Evan Longoria is spending the offseason : It is noon the day after ...
Evan Almighty vs. Bruce Almighty
redreporter.com 10/22/2008 —
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Evan Longoria has gotten a lot of pub lately with his performance in the playoffs, as well he should. He's had one of the best post-seasons by a rookie in recent memory, and he's still got at least 4 ...
Longoria and Soto Take Home Rookie of the Year Honors
slidingintohome.blogspot.com 11/11/2008 — Rays third baseman Evan Longoria and Cubs catch Geovany Soto were named winners of their respective leagues' 2008 Rookie of the Year Awards. Soto hit .285/.364/.504 with 23 HR and 86 RBI for Chicago. And Longoria hit .272/.343/.531 with 27 HR and 85 RBI for Tampa.
The Reds should extend Jay Bruce
jinaz-reds.blogspot.com 10/26/2008 — Joel has a nice post up on Red Reporter comparing RoY Longoria and our own Jay Bruce . While Bruce's future value is largely wrapped up in potential compared to Longoria, he concludes that the two players may actually be of comparable value. I tend to ...
AL Rookie of the Year
sports.espn.go.com 11/10/2008 — Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is considered the heavy favorite for the American League Rookie of the Year award, which will be announced Monday at 2 p.m. ET.
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NY Post: Sports 11/10/2008
Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria is the American League Rookie of the Year, and Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto is the NL winner. Following a season of breakthroughs for the AL champion Rays, Longoria became the first Tampa Bay player to win...
