It's raining rookies . . . - a list by hanahula

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As Opening Day approaches, the young, the restless and the talented await to make their Major League debut. Who will continue to straddle the not so fine line between the Majors and the Minors ? Who will find a permanent home ? Who will be a contender for Rookie of the Year ? Here are a smattering of the promising prospects to watch when the 2009 MLB season kicks off in four weeks.

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Huge fan of all those playing for the love of the game.

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My M&M’S: Angels of Anaheim Customized Blend

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Nick Adenhart Rookie pitcher. Now poised to bounce back from a shaky 2008 debut in Anaheim. Keep him on your Angels radar as you await MLB's 2009 Opening Day.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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MLB Shop: New York Yankees Kelly Green Track Jacket

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A green jacket is a sublime choice for a green player, like rookie Alfredo Alceves . . . not to mention a slick way to play up your Irish side in New York this St. Patrick's Day.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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MLB Shop: Cincinnati Reds Pennant Picture Frame

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Nothing quite compares to being there in the stadium to see the show up close and personal. And rookie first baseman Yonder Alonso is giving Reds' fans yet another reason to make the trip this season.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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MLB Shop: Oakland Athletics Cap by New Era

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Start the season with a cap already broken in for you . . . and be on the lookout for lefty pitcher Brett Anderson as you root for your awesome A's.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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MLB Shop: Lucky Boston Red Sox Vertical Banner

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The Sox, St. Patrick's Day and, now, pitcher Lars Anderson. Matches made in Fenway heaven.

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Nike: Men's Haul Sunglasses

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You need some serious shades to play short stop. Hopefully, Elvis Andrus will be bringing his best game as well, as he jockeys for a permanent spot on the Texas Rangers roster.

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MLB Shop: San Diego Padres Youth Batting Practice Jersey by Majestic Athletic

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Add an aspiring player to the unofficial Padres line-up with a personalized practice jersey . . . and look to rookie second baseman Matt Antonelli for some defensive pointers this season.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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Nike: Keystone 1000 Baseball Glove

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You cannot be a catcher without a glove, but the glove alone doesn't a catcher make. Just ask Cole Armstrong, rookie catcher with the Chicago White Sox, how many wild pitches (and/or pitchers) he has corralled thus far in his career.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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Modell's: Pop-Up Pitcher Target To Go by Franklin

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Some pitchers are born, but they all have to practice. This season we will get to see if all that practice will pay off for aspiring Baltimore Orioles pitcher Jake Arrieta. Give 'em heat, Jake !

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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Modell's: Reaction Ball by SKLZ

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Let's hope Seattle Mariners rookie Phillippe Aumont throws balls with more consistency than this wild and crazy practice device. A great training tool for fielding, but definitely not designed for improving your pitching accuracy.

Updated Mar 6, 2009

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