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asamford · 11-05-2002, 05:05 AM

Toronto's Eric Hinske was named the AL Rookie Of The Year. Rodrigo Lopez finished 2nd.

Long_Long_Name · 11-05-2002, 11:43 AM

Ok was anyone really surprized to hear this?

CBL-Commish · 11-05-2002, 12:33 PM

No, but us Baltimorons were hoping Rodrigo would get some credit for his great year. They should have an award for "Rookie of the Year that no one in the whole world had ever heard of nine months ago." Rodrido woulda won that in a landslide...

CMH · 11-05-2002, 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by CBL-Commish
No, but us Baltimorons were hoping Rodrigo would get some credit for his great year. They should have an award for "Rookie of the Year that no one in the whole world had ever heard of nine months ago." Rodrido woulda won that in a landslide...

well he finished second so i think that's enough respect and recognition right there.

Eric Hinske was the hands down rookie of the year in the AL this year. There really was no competition.

twins15 · 11-05-2002, 04:14 PM

Randy Johnson won the Cy Young by a unanimous vote. Kind of surprised me.

frozenrope9190 · 11-05-2002, 04:59 PM

Eric Hinske!!! Former member of my beloved Cubbies farm system!!! We have such a WEALTH of 3rd baseman, too!!

Long_Long_Name · 11-05-2002, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by frozenrope9190
Eric Hinske!!! Former member of my beloved Cubbies farm system!!! We have such a WEALTH of 3rd baseman, too!!

LOL!

Joe Canadian · 11-07-2002, 06:50 PM

This is just an example of how the Blue Jays are finally going back to their former glory. They've got so much young talent, they'll be back as a contender of the AL East in 2-3 years.

crackpott · 11-07-2002, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by YankeePride
well he finished second so i think that's enough respect and recognition right there.

Eric Hinske was the hands down rookie of the year in the AL this year. There really was no competition.

I'm a huge Jays fan, but I'd be the first to admit that it shouldn't have been a landslide, and there WAS competition. look at wins above replacement and various other stats, factor in Hinske's terrible defense and Lopez's season was about even. Who would I rather have? Hinske, of course. But just based on last season, I think their performances were about even.

Long_Long_Name · 11-07-2002, 07:11 PM

Joe, I don't mean to insult you, but you're starting to sound like a Torontonian. It scares me.

(note: weird thing about this is he's a Newfie...

)

crackpott · 11-07-2002, 07:50 PM

why? Cause he realizes the Jays have talent? He's starting to sound like an informed fan of baseball, which if you don't believe the jays have any talent, is more than can be said about individuals from a city that may play at least 20 of it's home games... not at home.

Long_Long_Name · 11-07-2002, 09:50 PM

I understand the Jays have some young talent in Hinske, Wells, Hudson and co., but I don't see them competing with the Yankees and Sox as early as next year, that's all. I also believe that they need some better pitching in order to compete (Halladay can't do it alone). Please take into account that my Jays infos come from Rogers CTV JaysNet

.

crackpott · 11-07-2002, 10:20 PM

next year? No kidding. We'll be happy with 82-85 wins. 2004-2005 was when JP said we'd be in contention, and in JP I trust.

If Hendrickson pitches like he did at the end of last year though, that would kick ass.

On that note, Sirotka can suck a lemon. He said he felt he owed the club something, and would sign a minor league deal with the Jays... and then the Cubs sign him. **** him. Anyway, I'll always remember Hendrickson for this conversation...

Me (At the skydome hotel): "Mr. Hendrickson, could I get your autograph?"
Hendrickson: "Sure"
Other kid: "I hear you played basketball"
Hendrickson: "Yup."
Me: "He played in the NBA for four different teams."
Kid: "Wow, you played in a LEAGUE?"
Hendrickson couldn't help but laugh at that...

and I say "kid" but he's 22.

He just doesn't have a job and hangs around the players hotels all the time trying to get autographs.

11-05-2002, 05:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
asamford Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 1,769 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Eric Hinske - AL ROY Toronto's Eric Hinske was named the AL Rookie Of The Year. Rodrigo Lopez finished 2nd.

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CBL-Commish All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,567 Thanks: 7 Thanked 52x in 30 posts	No, but us Baltimorons were hoping Rodrigo would get some credit for his great year. They should have an award for "Rookie of the Year that no one in the whole world had ever heard of nine months ago." Rodrido woulda won that in a landslide... __________________ For the best in O's news: Orioles' Hangout.com

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Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,044 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Joe, I don't mean to insult you, but you're starting to sound like a Torontonian. It scares me. (note: weird thing about this is he's a Newfie... ) __________________ Beta Baseball is a fictional, talent-only online league. If you're interested in joining it, we're looking for a few merry men. We've been around since 2002. PM me for details! Currently reading: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Mordecai Richler) A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking)

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crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,951 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7x in 3 posts	why? Cause he realizes the Jays have talent? He's starting to sound like an informed fan of baseball, which if you don't believe the jays have any talent, is more than can be said about individuals from a city that may play at least 20 of it's home games... not at home. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

11-07-2002, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,044 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I understand the Jays have some young talent in Hinske, Wells, Hudson and co., but I don't see them competing with the Yankees and Sox as early as next year, that's all. I also believe that they need some better pitching in order to compete (Halladay can't do it alone). Please take into account that my Jays infos come from Rogers CTV JaysNet . __________________ Beta Baseball is a fictional, talent-only online league. If you're interested in joining it, we're looking for a few merry men. We've been around since 2002. PM me for details! Currently reading: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (Mordecai Richler) A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking)

11-07-2002, 10:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,951 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7x in 3 posts	next year? No kidding. We'll be happy with 82-85 wins. 2004-2005 was when JP said we'd be in contention, and in JP I trust. If Hendrickson pitches like he did at the end of last year though, that would kick ass. On that note, Sirotka can suck a lemon. He said he felt he owed the club something, and would sign a minor league deal with the Jays... and then the Cubs sign him. **** him. Anyway, I'll always remember Hendrickson for this conversation... Me (At the skydome hotel): "Mr. Hendrickson, could I get your autograph?" Hendrickson: "Sure" Other kid: "I hear you played basketball" Hendrickson: "Yup." Me: "He played in the NBA for four different teams." Kid: "Wow, you played in a LEAGUE?" Hendrickson couldn't help but laugh at that... and I say "kid" but he's 22. He just doesn't have a job and hangs around the players hotels all the time trying to get autographs. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

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