NAME 1 PLAYER WHO....

[southeastjerome]

Becomes a Household name once the playoffs start. For one reason or another gut feeling or whatever you think this person gets people attention in October.

My guy is Colby Rasmus

who you got ?

 

[donrusscrusademan]

Becomes a Household name once the playoffs start. For one reason or another gut feeling or whatever you think this person gets people attention in October.

My guy is Colby Rasmus

who you got ?

good topic idea.

first off, I have no clue. but I always like the buzz that comes off a younger player after the playoffs. the one that stands out to me the best was the 2003 WS. a few guys came out of that one

 

[cowboysrule48]

Adam Wainwright.

 

[jbone17]

It may be crazy, but look out for Porcello. After his July 5th start I believe, they rested him for 15 days and he pitched after the all star break. They have been fantastic about developing him at a slow pace and if the Tigers make the playoffs, I think Porcello will be a huge factor.

 

[KC37]

Kendry Morales will get the attention of the East Coast.

 

[jbone17]

Kendry Morales will get the attention of the East Coast.

Yep, when the Yanks crush the Angels! :lol:

 

[Messier2]

Becomes a Household name once the playoffs start. For one reason or another gut feeling or whatever you think this person gets people attention in October.

My guy is Colby Rasmus

who you got ?

[youtube:rjda166e]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI8l87uyDXM[/youtube:rjda166e]

 

[All The Hype]

It may be crazy, but look out for Porcello. After his July 5th start I believe, they rested him for 15 days and he pitched after the all star break. They have been fantastic about developing him at a slow pace and if the Tigers make the playoffs, I think Porcello will be a huge factor.

There were actually 21 calendar days in between Porcello's last start before the All Star Break and when he made his first start after it. Factor in the little suspension for the Red Sox incident and there is another stretch of 10 or 11 days where Porcello only threw a couple bullpen sessions after games, giving his arm even more rest.

So throughout the course of the year, to go along with a pretty strict pitch count (he basically gets 90-100 pitches or goes until he is not effectively getting people out), he actually had about a month of time when he flat out did not pitch. I think the Tigers may use him in the playoffs regardless of what they have said about shutting him down, as he has seemed to get better as the year progressed.


Aside from that, my guess is that Edwin Jackson tosses a gem in a big game and becomes a household name.

 

[Super Mario]

Matt Holliday.

He's popular, but don't think he's a household name.


Yadier Molina will top his 2006 NLCS greatness as well.

 

[All The Hype]

Matt Holliday.

He's popular, but don't think he's a household name.


Yadier Molina will top his 2006 NLCS greatness as well.

Yadi was another name I was gonna throw out too.


It might be a bit longer of a shot, but I also think that Blake Hawksworth might get talked about a bit coming out of the bullpen for the Cards. Guy is pretty tough from what I've seen.

 

[AKT74]

Tex, I know we all know him, but I don't think most people in America would know him right now. And this comes from a Yank hater.

 

[sheetskout]

Brandon Inge - He'll become a media darling for being tossed around positionally before this season and fighting his way back into full-time duty.

 

[KC37]

Brandon Inge - He'll become a media darling for being tossed around positionally before this season and fighting his way back into full-time duty.

Not to mention that great ESPN piece on hitting the home run for the kid. That's just a great story, even my wife was impressed enough to almost remember his name.

 

[HoustonTeams4Me]

If the Giants make it then I see the "Kung-Fu Panda" getting major attention. Breaking it down there are quite a few factor's that would make him viable for this thread (as long as he produces as he has thus far/this season):

1) 1st off his "nickname"! "Kung-Fu Panda" will allow him to be remembered not only by the sport-fanatic men who are watching (as this crowd of viewer's will remember him for his production & his unlikely huge size that goes with that production- but size will be discussed further down on the list) but also by children & women alike! I can just hear it now (a husband watching the game in the living room calls out to his daughter, son, & wife: "Hey guy's "Kung-Fu Panda" is up to bat, get in here & see if he can hit you another home-run...or better yet let's see if he eats the 1st baseman!" ).

2) Secondly, Sandoval's appearance helps him in this area for several reason's! One, it will make him more recognized for his contribution's & will "wow" people as they take notice to the type of production he puts/has put up (a guy that size & that big is not your typical, everyday athlete, & "Average Joe or Julie Fan" will take note of this! His looks will also bring about a feel of familiarity with the everyday, average, working class man/woman (they see Pablo & aren't immediately intimidated by his "model-like good" looks or his "toned & ripped-out" physique)....As far as the psychology of looks goes, his weight & appearance give off a "good-guy" vibe (he doesn't have that tv series/movie "bad-guy" appearance, which as odd as it may sound many of the players appearance's subconsciously give off those positive or negative vibes...Pablo's rotund stature is on par with a "Jolly" character that children all over the world go crazy for every year in December :lol: ). Also, with Pablo's average looks & hefty size, the boyfriend's/father's/husband's won't secretly be holding a hidden jealous grudge & cursing him under thier breath everytime thier wive's/girlfriend's/or children root for him as they watch the game!

3) The attention he will be getting from the media, as he is basically a rookie & has already accomplished so much in term's of pruction (& you guy's know how the media & announcer's can talk-up & hype these guy's). Sandoval has impressive stat's from this year & from the bit of last year which he played, so when the anouncer's start rolling out the hype-talk & bringing forth all of Pablo's contribution's, there will be many an eye-brow raised & plenty of people's interest's peeked (to do a bit more researching into this guy that they haven't heard alot of)...

Just my opinion (I have 0 card's of Pablo, but after writing this I think I've talked myself into buying in)! :lol:

 

[notjomommasclint]

andre ethier!

i cannot believe he doesnt get more love from the the card or baseball communities.

.282 28hr 94rbi 80runs this season. he will get a chance to shine in the spotlight this fall.

 

[southeastjerome]

good choices so far. who else do people think becomes a household name ?

 

[Austin]

andre ethier!
i cannot believe he doesnt get more love from the the card or baseball communities.
.282 28hr 94rbi 80runs this season. he will get a chance to shine in the spotlight this fall.

Hell yah. He's Mr. Clutch for the Dodgers this year, but most fans on the East Coast can't see him play because the West Coast games end so late at night.

 

[thenumberonemetfan]

good choices so far. who else do people think becomes a household name ?

No one that isnt already known.

 

[Daltonb1219]

Curtis Granderson.

Hes a great ball player, hopefully he plays great in the postseason

 

[angelsrockies4ever]

Ubaldo Jimenez.