Digging Deeper For The Keeper

Digging Deeper for the Keeper

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For those of you who play in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues, here is a list of rookies and or minor leaguers who might be worth a bid.
This list mainly applies to deep leagues, but these players should come cheap, and can help lead to a championship down the road.
The qualifications applied here are: any player currently on a team’s 40 man roster and eligible for the Rookie of the Year Award.

Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis
The reason the Cardinals traded Jim Edmonds in the off-season. The only thing Rasmus hasn’t shown in the minors is a high batting average, but all of the other tools are there. Problem is the Cardinals have a bunch of outfielders in camp and Rick Ankiel is the leading option for centerfield as of now.

Cameron Maybin, OF, Florida
Was the centerpiece in the trade of Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis to Detroit. Probably still a year away from the majors, but with the dearth of talent in Florida they may feel the need to rush him to the majors.

Evan Longoria, 3B, Tampa Bay
Has all the tools to be a star in the majors. Can hit for power and average. Could win the starting job this season for the Rays. Long term prognosis is outstanding. Definitely worth a flyer, even in non dynasty leagues.

Clay Buchholz, P, Boston
Only pitched 22 innings in 2007, but what a start to his major league career. Pitched a no-hitter against Baltimore, and is considered the highest rated pitcher in the minors. Could be a number one starter.

Joba Chamberlain, P, Yankees
Hard to believe he still qualifies as a rookie. Has everything a pitcher needs; only question is how the Yankees will use him. Best guess is he starts the season in the bullpen, than joins the rotation when there is an injury, or at the all-star break.

Jay Bruce, OF, Cincinnati
Has outstanding power and will be playing in a band box. Can hit for average and play any outfield position. Many teams have called the Reds asking for his availability but have been told he is untouchable. Should be called up early in 2008.

Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati
Should get the starting nod over Scott Hatteberg. Can hit for power and average, and even steal some bases for you. Should solve the Reds problem at 1B for years to come.

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