Jobu introduces his new series of posts. It’s dedicated to profiling exciting rookies in Major League Baseball, and we start with Jurickson Profar.
I’ve always been a big fan of rookies. Ever since I was little, it seems that the infusion of new talent on my favorite sports teams has boosted and invigorated my fandom and passion for a team. When I was little, the Yankees went with their “Youth Movement” and, over the course of a couple of seasons, called up guys like Kevin Maas, Wade Taylor, Jeff Johnson, Jim Leyritz, and Pat Kelly. Sure, most of those guys were terrible, but i was a total mark for whatever new guy the Yankees brought up. A few years later, when the Core Four™ came up, it was even more rewarding because they ended up turning the franchise around and creating a dynasty.
As a fan, rookies become almost like your children. You will them to succeed and feel for them when they fail. If you’re lucky, you get to watch them grow up and play on your team for 15 or 20 years, and you get some World Series rings out of the deal. Anyway, the point of all this is that I am introducing our new series for the 2013 Major League Baseball season. Welcome to the Jobu’s Rum 2013 Rookie Spotlight Series! In this series, we’ll be only be spotlighting new rookies that you, as a fan or as a fantasy baseball owner, should get to know. On top of that, we’ll be “adopting” four Rookie of the Year favorites and updating you on their progress throughout the season. Is there going to be another Mike Trout or Bryce Harper this season? We’re going to find out through these posts. Are you ready to meet your first potential 2013 rookie? I know I am! Continue reading →
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