Zimmerman  Has Case for Rookie Honors
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Every day seems to bring a new milestone for Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, who just might have emerged as the leading contender for the National League rookie of the year award following his three-hit, three-RBI performance Tuesday night against the Phillies.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Often their lack of experience is cited, but sometimes rookies show the most sense. Consider Kevin Boss , the suddenly prominent tight end of the Giants.
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In this year of sensational rookies, Florida's Anibal Sanchez came up with the greatest performance yet &#151; a no-hitter in his 13th career start.
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The rookie made a case for himself as the future of the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, only it wasn&#39;t the rookie most were expecting.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - How fitting it was that a rookie, a second-round draft pick, no less, was the difference-maker down the stretch last night in a game between teams stocked with veterans, and one of them oozing in playoff experience.
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Manny Ramirez owns a treasured spot in Red Sox lore &#151; the shy kid who grew up in the shadow of Yankee Stadium is Boston's first World Series MVP.
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Debuts are rarely pretty, especially for rookies such as quarterback Eli Manning, who will make his first start for the Giants on Sunday, against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Pirates outfielder Jason Bay, named the National League&#39;s Rookie of the Year earlier this month, was a unanimous selection to the 46th annual Topps Major League Rookie All-Star Team, announced Thursday after balloting by Major League managers.
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Bobby Crosby has made his own fans in Oakland, and might have put an exclamation point on his magnificent rookie season with his bases-loaded double in the fifth
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Dodgers rookie Russell Martin has drawn praise this season for his work behind the plate. His offense has been a bonus.
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The possibility of a young rookie golfer taking on some of Australia&#39;s most tour hardened professionals provided an interesting scenario on day three of the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship.
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Wade Boggs received 474 of 516 votes, the 19th-highest percentage among inductees, in his first year of eligibility. Ryne Sandberg made it in his third year of eligibility.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was named the Rookie of the Year Thursday after rushing for an NFL single-game record 296 yards.
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Two days after hitting a game-ending home run, Ryan Zimmerman delivered a game-winning, two-out single in the 11th inning Thursday to give the Washington Nationals an 8-7 victory over the Florida Marlins.
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When the National League Rookie of the Year is revealed Monday, fans will get a glimpse into whether or not the writers favored numbers or intangibles.
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The new young guy for the Knicks, this season&#39;s new young guy, fast and hungry and talented, is Jamal Crawford. He knows all about bad teams, because he has played his whole NBA career with the Bulls.
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The Sporting News - Rookies left an indelible mark on the 2007 season. Joba Chamberlain blew away hitters for the Yankees. Ryan Braun posted huge numbers for the Brewers. Hunter Pence energized the Astros. Troy Tulowitzki was a key part of the Rockies' magical run to the World Series. And, of course, Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia helped the Red Sox win it all.