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Sportsline's Rookie Watch:

Rookie watch

Top AL rookies to date

   1. Scott Richmond, SP, TOR -- He's off to a 3-0, 2.70 start, but the AL will catch up to him.
   2. Chris Getz, 2B, CHW -- A fractured finger tip won't send him to the DL; he's off to a great start.
   3. Travis Snider, OF, TOR -- He has cooled off considerably, but he will be streaky at this stage.
   4. Jose Morales, C, MIN -- Mauer's return will make him relatively worthless next week.
   5. Koji Uehara, SP, BAL -- He leads all rookie SPs with 30 innings, averaging six per start.

    * Honorable mentions: Brett Gardner, OF, NYY; Andrew Bailey, RP, OAK; Ricky Romero, SP, TOR; Ryan Perry, RP, DET; and Elvis Andrus, SS, TEX.

Top NL rookies to date

   1. Jordan Zimmermann, SP, WAS -- He has been outstanding through two starts, exceeding modest expectations.
   2. Dexter Fowler, OF, COL -- Five steals in one game is just ridiculous production from a rookie.
   3. Joe Thurston, 2B, STL -- Journeyman won't stay on this list, but he got off to a nice start.
   4. Brian Barden, 3B, STL -- He has earned starts at third base until Troy Glaus (shoulder) returns midseason.
   5. Micah Hoffpauir, OF, CHC -- His pop and Milton Bradley's injury history makes him intriguing right now.

    * Honorable mentions: Colby Rasmus, OF, STL; Jordan Schafer, OF, ATL; Mitchell Boggs, SP, STL; Felipe Paulino, SP, HOU; Bobby Parnell, RP, NYM; Michael Hinckley, RP, WAS; J.A. Happ, RP, PHI; Juan Gutierrez, RP, ARI; Ronald Belisario, RP, LAD; and Shairon Martis, SP, WAS.