AL Rookie of the Year?

[Shaggy]

I didn't start a poll because I think there are too many candidates, but who would be your 1-2-3 for AL Rookie of the Year?

It's not easy, there are plenty of good rookies this year. Here's a rough list:

Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay
Brad Ziegler, Oakland
Joba Chamberlain, New York
Jacoby Ellsbury, Boston
Mike Aviles, Kansas City
Armando Gallaraga, Detroit
David Murphy, Texas
Alexei Ramirez, Chicago

Fill out your ballot.

 

[GB-Hack]

Longoria - Murphy - Ellsbury

 

[Gold]

Is Chamberlain eligible for Rookie of the Year? I thought he might have pitched too many innings.

 

[Shaggy]

I think my ballot would be

1. Longoria
2. Ellsbury
3. Murphy

Mike Aviles and Brad Ziegler have a strong chance of playing their way into the top three, though.

 

[BYH]

Joba's a rookie. The 45 days only apply to days prior to roster expansion Sept. 1.

The Longoria injury makes things interesting. if he's back in two weeks, he'll win it. If he's out for a month...who knows? But the guy who would have profited most from the Longoria injury, Murphy, is hurt too.

I'd go Longoria--Ramirez--Ziegler, presuming that Murphy is out for most of a month. If Murphy gets back in a hurry, put him 2nd.

 

[Bubbler]

Pat Listach.

 

[Shaggy]

If Ziegler goes the entire season without allowing a run, say, 55 innings....does he warrant a first-place vote?

I don't think he will, but it's a hell of a hypothetical.

 

[whatwoulddamondo?]

even if longoria is gone for the rest of the year, he's still gotta be no. 1. he's been a very key part of the rays' success.

 

[Walter_Sobchak]

Longoria, Aviles, Ziegler

 

[Beaker]

Longoria, Ellsbury, Murphy

 

[Diabeetus]

Longoria, Gallaraga, Murphy.

I think I remember something saying Aviles won't have enough AB to be eligible, otherwise he'd definitely be in consideration.

 

[Shaggy]

Aviles will be eligible for ROY, he won't be eligible for the batting title.

Too bad, he's hitting .333.

 

[budcrew08]

Longoria, Ellsbury, Murphy

Longoria is number 1 by far.
I don't think Ellsbury is worthy of being No. 2.

Joba needs some consideration as well, so does Murphy.

 

[KP]

Longoria, Joba, Murphy

 

[whatwoulddamondo?]

the way ellsbury nosedived in june and july, i'd be surprised if he is on the top three or even five of anyone's ballot.

 

[KevinmH9]

1. Longoria
2. Aviles
3. Ellsbury

 

[Angola!]

Longoria, Joba, Murphy

This would be mine.

Though, what happens down the stretch may play into this to a degree.

Edit: And I don't think that'll help Joba.

 

[Beaker]

the way ellsbury nosedived in june and july, i'd be surprised if he is on the top three or even five of anyone's ballot.

He's come back nicely as of late, however.

 

[Angola!]

the way ellsbury nosedived in june and july, i'd be surprised if he is on the top three or even five of anyone's ballot.

He's come back nicely as of late, however.

Yep.

He's seemed to get over that tough middle part of the season all rooks have.

Though, is he stealing bases like he was at the beginning? I honestly haven't paid attention.

 

[KP]

Ellsbury had 2 on Aug. 5 and another on Aug. 10, they are the first attempts since Jose Molina got him in three straight games.

He's 15-39 (.385) since July 27.