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by **SteveJeltzPhanClub** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:44 pm

I read in ESPN the magazine that they project this guy to be "Heltonesque at 3B". He had a huge day today, and I can't name the Rockies 3rd basemen off the top of my head. Any chance this guy sticks with a big spring?

by **AngelFan416** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:47 pm

Well, the Rockies 3B as of right now, iirc, is Garrett Atkins.

Ian Stewart is their stud prospect, though. I have no clue about the Rockies and what they do, though. If it's my guess, I could see them leaving Stewart in the minors and seeing what Atkins has.. however, I'll probably be wrong.

by **SteveJeltzPhanClub** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:51 pm

AngelFan416 wrote:Well, the Rockies 3B as of right now, iirc, is Garrett Atkins.

Ian Stewart is their stud prospect, though.

That's right- Atkins. I guess Stewart would need an absolute monster spring to outplay Garrett. I was thinking of putting Stewart down as a sleeper, but maybe not yet, eh?

by **Pedantic** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:51 pm

Isn't Stewart's highest level A-ball or something like that? I wouldn't get too eager about him for this year.

by **SteveJeltzPhanClub** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:53 pm

Pedantic wrote:Isn't Stewart's highest level A-ball or something like that? I wouldn't get too eager about him for this year.

Not that I think it's a fair comparison, but didn't Pujols have limited experience above A-ball going into the spring he won ROY? This kid looked great today...

by **SHOCKandAWE** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:01 pm

I have been following Stewart for a couple of years now. There is a 2% chance he will play before August unless Atkins gets hurt.

Broncmet724 · by **Broncmet724** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:12 pm

I believe he's projected for 2008?

by **avsfan4ever33** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:42 pm

I'd say there's a very good chance he will be in our opening day lineup in 2007. He is going to be stud.

by **Y`s Guy** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:09 pm

He's just a sprout, at 20. And hasn't seen AA ball.

No chance he is a Rockie in April'

by **Zito is God** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 11:16 pm

In all fairness, Atkins is a pretty good young player as well,.

That said, anyone who knows me knows I am a HUGE supporter of Ian Stewart and am disgusted that he has dropped out of the top 5 prospects in some minor league drafts. This year there is no chance, but I see Atkins moving to the outfield next year.

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