SBN Awards: NL Rookie of the Year
| Rk | Player | Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | 9 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 2 | J.A. Happ | Philadelphia Phillies | 6 | 9 | 7 | 64 |
| 3 | Andrew McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | 8 | 3 | 5 | 54 |
| 4 | Chris Coghlan | Florida Marlins | 7 | 5 | 4 | 54 |
| 5 | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | - | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Randy Wells | Chicago Cubs | - | - | 6 | 6 |
| 7 | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | 1 | - | - | 5 |
| 8 | Casey McGehee | Milwaukee Brewers | - | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Seth Smith | Colorado Rockies | - | 1 | - | 3 |
Note that Pablo Sandoval would have been a unanimous choice if he had 15 fewer at-bats in 2008. It's hard to complain about the decision to play him then, though. When a guy's ready, he should play. Worrying about potential awards a player may or may not be eligible for the following season: weenie talk.
FYI: My ballot was Hanson, Happ, and Coghlan, in that order. Close race.
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Prehensile talking weenie.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Nov 10, 2009 1:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
VAPORS
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
by satyricrash on Nov 10, 2009 1:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I really liked tommy hanson
he did many a good thing for my fantasy team
Extremely proud adoptive parent of Paul E. Stanley, deserved all-star and hacker extraordinaire
Thanks to roger
I've never been happier to have Crabs
by bondslegend on Nov 10, 2009 1:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This is a tune we can all dance to.
So in the actual ROTY voting, how many votes with the panda still receive even though he is ineligible?
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
by scout6 on Nov 10, 2009 1:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not ROTY worthy but I like this Andrew McCutchen kid from Pitt. He has some pep in his step playing for a team desperate for something good.
I’m interested to see how his career develops.
by armzdealr on Nov 10, 2009 1:28 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What, No Andres Torres votes? For shame you Lunatic Fringe Member. Back into your basement NURD.
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 10, 2009 1:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Merkin Valdez? Manuel Mateo? A rose by any other name...
by rotorueter on Nov 10, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Angry bear is angry.
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
by scout6 on Nov 10, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He lost his eligibility in 2003, amusingly enough.
Yes, that’s right: one-half of our Left Field Of The Future combo was a rookie the same year as Dontrelle Willis, Brandon Webb, Brad Lidge, and Miguel Cabrera.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
by jcb9 on Nov 10, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And he’s older than all of those guys except for Brad Lidge.
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
by jcb9 on Nov 10, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Joy of having SAbean as our team’s GM!
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 10, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody really thinks he's part of left field of the future.
Not even Sabean or Bochy…no matter what they say.
Meet my new son: Sundrendy Windster, on the Curacao-SF express (via Arizona).
by EliminateMe on Nov 10, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure they don’t. why else team him up with Velez then give Velez the Kiss of Ortmiere? Once the season comes arround and Velez is not starting the front office and claim it was lll they could do to replace Velez.
The Head of Research for Sabean-Metrics™ Institute says…

Torress for 2009 R.O.T.Y !!!!!
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 10, 2009 2:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
McCutchen made that McLouth trade look good. So when does the Pirates trade him next.
"It ain't over till it's over." - Yogi Berra
by 49er16 on Nov 10, 2009 1:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Probably when someone else is willing to cough up 2-3 good young arms that are cost controlled or a good cost controlled SS.
Who’s brain did you bring me?
Brain SabeanOranother.
by daveinexile on Nov 10, 2009 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I figure it’s about time for karma to kick back in our favor in the “Giants trading with the Pirates” scenario. I’m thinking Bocock would get it done.
STEVE HOLM! refuses to be the odd man out.
by UnleashTheGore on Nov 10, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t do it. They wrote Bocock’s name on the 40 man roster in indelible ink: he’ll be on the roster in perpetuity, or for forever; whichever comes first.
by Merope on Nov 10, 2009 2:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OPS+ of 122, not bad
say hey nation is the Ralph Nader of McC.-Xanthan
by say hey nation on Nov 10, 2009 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I forgot about that trade.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Nov 10, 2009 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They Aren't Going To
They control him long enough that he’ll be part of the core of the next Pirates contender along with Pedro Alvarez and Jose Tabata.
You wish you were named Frederick Deshaun...
by dregarx on Nov 10, 2009 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He’s still going to be playing in 2632!?
"Why not trade Bumgarner for some banger stud?" - sfgiants.com commenter or online porn ad? You be the judge!
Adopted Giant: the probably soon to be ditched but still awesome Fred Lewis
by jcb9 on Nov 11, 2009 9:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have voted for Seth Smith, only because it seemed like he killed the Giants everytime he played against them. But then again, I guess killing the Giants isn’t exactly a rare occurrence.
"Those that drink the Kool-Aid, please leave the room."
by Kitspool on Nov 10, 2009 2:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Note that Pablo Sandoval would have been a unanimous choice if he had 15 fewer at-bats in 2009.
I tink you means de 2008 Boss Man.
by SnowLeopard on Nov 10, 2009 4:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What Portends the Future?
without Classy….and Jizz Hands?
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 5:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
oops Jazz Hands
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 5:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Nov 10, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That’s what happens when you don’t jizz into a towel.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 10, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Jizz hands are like tea leaves.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 10, 2009 6:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh? do tell…
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 6:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you know what you’re doing, you just have to look at the splatter pattern and you can read the future.
I wouldn’t use them to make tea, though.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 10, 2009 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Neal before Zod!
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by nostocksjustbonds on Nov 10, 2009 7:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/ima coffee drinker
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 9:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well then by all means use the jizz hands. Low-fat, low-sugar sweetener right there.
Context, people. More context is good. Less context is bad. If you're willing to be reductive, then you're willing to be wrong.
by howtheyscored on Nov 11, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
“Jizz Hands”
aka Moises Alou’s little known cousin, Priapus Jose Alou
by SnowLeopard on Nov 10, 2009 11:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Freudian slip for the win!
"Being a McCoven is like being a member of the Green party. It’s powerlessness is part of the appeal." - oldjacket
by scout6 on Nov 11, 2009 8:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oops Jazz Hands
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 5:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
reply fail
/maybe it’s me with the jizz hands
well, it was really gary thomasson--the great, giant, fan
Language of the McCoven--TWSS!, Meh!, STFD!, Bork!, Fail!, STFD! STFD! STFD!
by greatgiantfan on Nov 10, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rookie WAR according to fangraphs:
Andrew McCutchen 3.2
Randy Wells 3.0
Seth Smith 2.7
Tommy Hanson 2.6
Garrett Jones 2.6
Chris Coghlan 2.3
Casey McGehee 2.2
JA Happ 1.8
Dexter Fowler 0.7
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Nov 10, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
And McCutchen didn’t start until what late July?
by Hobbes2d on Nov 10, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
decent power, decent plate discipline, good defense, good baserunning and tools to spare.
If I had to pick one of those rookies to build around, I’d take McCutchen.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
by oldjacket on Nov 11, 2009 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Early June (right after the McClouth trade). But still.
"he walked 18; new league record! Struck out 18, another new league record! He also hit the sportswriter, the PA announcer, the bull mascot twice..."
by i did my job on Nov 11, 2009 11:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
obligatory WHAT ABOUT PEDRO SANDOVAL???!
YOU EAT YOUR DAMN EGGROLL
by heimy25 on Nov 10, 2009 7:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BUSTER POSEY DIDNT WIN!!!???
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Also, Tim Lincecum
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Nov 10, 2009 10:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Garrett Jones? One of these guys voting is dumb.
go rowand
by lincypoo i wuv u on Nov 11, 2009 7:06 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Dude hit dingers.
I know you nerds know NOTHING about the real game of baseball, or any other athletic endeavor requiring teamwork under physical stress.
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by Natto on Nov 11, 2009 2:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

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