Fowler - 1st Impact_Rookie?

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:05 am

According to the Denver Post, Dexter Fowler has a chance to make the Opening Day roster.

"He's still here, so we are looking," said manager Clint Hurdle. "We want to take a very long look."

Fowler has been a spark for the Rockies this spring, establishing himself defensively while hitting at a .318 clip. While we still see him playing everyday at Triple-A Colorado Springs to open the season, it won't be long before he makes an impact in the bigs.

Bobby D · Post by **Bobby D** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 6:18 am

I don't see him being much of an impact unless the Rockies make a trade or someone goes down for an extended period of time. Ian Stewart looks to grab some starts in the OF this year as well. Fowler would be a platoon player at best in my opinion. They seem to be better off sending him to Triple A to get regular playing time.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:54 pm

Dexter Fowler has been informed that he will make the Rockies' Opening Day roster.

Bobby D · Post by **Bobby D** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 3:05 pm

Unless they send Ian Stewart down or make a sudden trade, I don't see how they plan to get playing time for everyone. It seems rather dumb to have Stewart and Fowler fighting for at bats when they could be playing regularly in Triple A.

It will definately be interesting to see how this plays out.

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:54 am

The worry is with Spilborghs... I love him but maybe he loses a few ab's here and there.. To me it makes more baseball sense to have Fowler get some more time in AAA....

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:30 am

Originally posted by RedRum:

The worry is with Spilborghs... I love him but maybe he loses a few ab's here and there.. To me it makes more baseball sense to have Fowler get some more time in AAA.... fowler ain't making the club to sit. spilborghs useful life is evaporating very quickly!

headhunters · Post by **headhunters** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 3:39 am

spilly will be on the white sox and leading off.

Return of the Aces · Post by **Return of the Aces** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:53 am

My hope is that Colby Rasmus will be the 2009 impact rookie. Any word on whether he made the roster?

The Mighty Men · Post by **The Mighty Men** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 4:54 am

FWIW - a Colorado paper said Fowler will play center against lefties, and when he does Spilborghs moves to left and bumps S. Smith.

RedRum · Post by **RedRum** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:27 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

quote:Originally posted by RedRum:

The worry is with Spilborghs... I love him but maybe he loses a few ab's here and there.. To me it makes more baseball sense to have Fowler get some more time in AAA.... fowler ain't making the club to sit. spilborghs useful life is evaporating very quickly!

[/QUOTE]pretty much

Bobby D · Post by **Bobby D** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:37 am

Originally posted by The Mighty Men:

FWIW - a Colorado paper said Fowler will play center against lefties, and when he does Spilborghs moves to left and bumps S. Smith. It will be interesting to see if this holds up all season. A platoon hardly seems ideal, although it is better than being a straight bench player I guess. I think a platoon like this is not good for player development. Regular at bats is always the best solution in my opinion.

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:14 am

Fowler will play everday or he will go back to the minors. He maybe the best defensive center fielder in baseball today. I have him in half of my league's. This may help my Main Event and Ultimate.

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:19 am

Will he lead off? For how long? Thats the real question.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:20 am

Earlier today, Dexter Fowler found out he'd make the team. A few hours later, Fowler found out he wouldn't play at all this season after injuring himself in a freak accident in the shower this morning.

Paramedics had to be called after Fowler slipped on a bar of soap and tore his ACL in the process.

"It's kind of sad that Dex is out for the season, but it had to be the funniest freaking thing I've ever seen," outfielder Ryan Spilborghs said of the incident. Spilborghs, of course, will now be the Rockies' starting center fielder all season.

In other news, the Rockies traded Jeff Baker to the Braves in exchange for a case of Coors Light, and Sal Fasano's mustache challenged Yorvit Torrealba to a duel.

April Fool's, by the way. Except for the part about Fowler making the team -- that part's true.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:52 am

Originally posted by LONG GONE:

Fowler will play everday or he will go back to the minors. He maybe the best defensive center fielder in baseball today. I have him in half of my league's. This may help my Main Event and Ultimate. I'll see your Fowlers and raise you a Schafer for better defensive CF.

LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:10 pm

I have Fowler and Schafer both in the main event.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 12:12 pm

nice defensive squad you have.

Edwards Kings · Post by **Edwards Kings** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:01 am

Originally posted by Return of the Aces:

My hope is that Colby Rasmus will be the 2009 impact rookie. Any word on whether he made the roster? I have Duncan and Rasmus. It appears Rasmus made the team and current wisdom (which will be tomorrows gaff) has it as Duncan getting the lions share as "protection" for Pujols (that is like me needing protection from a box of Krispy Kremes). Looks a lot like the dreaded "platoon" to me. I was hoping Rasmus would get sent down to play every day until (not if) Duncan or Ludwick or Ankiel gets hurt, then they bring him up.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:07 am

early word is that fowler is going to sit against right-handed pitchers. ouch!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:01 am

He was not drafted in our 12 teamer.

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:10 am

Originally posted by LONG GONE:

Fowler will play everday or he will go back to the minors. He maybe the best defensive center fielder in baseball today. I have him in half of my league's. This may help my Main Event and Ultimate. Not so fast. This is a growing year for Colorado with no aspirations (inwardly) of competing for a pennant. Having the same lineup as the day before will not happen. Fowler, Smith, Stewart, Spilborghs, along with Hawpe will all see time in the outfield. Spilborghs, Barmes, Fowler, and Smith will also share time at the top of the order as well as the bottom. Besides Hawpe, and barring injury or streaks, I would be surprised if any outfielder starts more than five games a week, and four would probably be the average.

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LONG GONE · Post by **LONG GONE** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:22 pm

Gekko and Doughboys...Is Fowler available in the FAAB pool for your Main Event League? If so, how much FAAB will Fowler go for?

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:34 pm

Kelly, he was drafted in the Main. He wasn't drafted in my online draft.

Gordon Gekko II · Post by **Gordon Gekko II** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:11 am

Originally posted by LONG GONE:

Gekko and Doughboys...Is Fowler available in the FAAB pool for your Main Event League? If so, how much FAAB will Fowler go for? i believe he's availble in my main. he was not drafted in my online league yesterday.

how much do guys playing part-time with a lack of hr's go for?

seriously, if i was strapped for sb, i could see a $50-$60 bid, however, due to my superior drafting skills :rolleyes: , i am not in need of sb. i ALREADY have the NL ROY rostered on my team, Mr McCutchen. If I need speed in the second half of the season, i expect him to take care of it. in addition, i believe mr bonifucco from florida is available in my league. lots of speed out there if you can tolerate "Judy's"!

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King of Queens · Post by **King of Queens** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:24 am

Originally posted by Gordon Gekko II:

in addition, i believe mr bonifucco from florida is available in my league Amy Fisher will be excited to hear that!