Which rookie will have the greatest impact THIS year?

[AcidRock23]

Swisher a contact hitter? Are you crazy? Of all the rookies, he is clearly the most overrated. He doesn't run at all and his minor league career average is .258. Sure he may hit 25 HRs, but would you want Matt Stairs on your fantasy team? That is basically what he will be: Mike Cameon without the SBs.

I would have to say Ignuchi or Reed out of the people listed, but what about Wright?

+1 to the comments on Swisher's overratedness. His price probably still fits in w/ 'Moneyballism' but I don't see any of his numbers projecting into major major league success just yet. I've not seen him hit though.

I think Wright no longer qualifies as a rookie but I think he'll be pretty decent too.

[The Natural]

I'd have to go with Reed. Should give you a decent average and some steals.

[Surfs up]

If you have a couple of guys that can offset Swishers batting average than Swisher is the guy. I do and he's on my team. I'll take the 25 hrs and .258 average. they all can't be .290-.300 hitters. 25 hrs.

[Strasil42]

Chris Burke. Talented rookies in hitters parks that have no competition for the position are usually the best bets to make an impact. Clint Barmes would be my second choice.

arent they thinking about playing biggio at 2nd???

[Tavish]

Chris Burke. Talented rookies in hitters parks that have no competition for the position are usually the best bets to make an impact. Clint Barmes would be my second choice.

arent they thinking about playing biggio at 2nd???

I think they are having Biggio work out there during the spring, but with Berkman injured I don't see how they have enough talent to fill the OF without Biggio in LF. If Burke bombs he might be in trouble when Berkman is healthy though.