Top 5 Florida Marlins Rookies - Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide 2009

This article discusses 5 Top Florida Marlins Rookies, and why each one would be an excellent candidate for your 2009 Fantasy Baseball Draft.

Cameron Maybin - Center-fielder

Gaby Sanchez - First Base

Logan Morrison - First Base

Matt Dominguez - Third Baseman

Ryan Tucker - Third Baseman

Rookie Florida Marlins - Fantasy Baseball 2009: Cameron Maybin, Center-fielder

Cameron Keith Maybin was born in Asheville, North Carolina on April 4, 1987. Maybin is 6'4", 205 lbs., and is an all around righty. Cameron Maybin was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round (10^th overall) in 2005. He was traded to the Florida Marlins in 2007. Center-fielder Cameron Maybin, #24 has speed, average, power, defense and a strong throwing arm. Cameron has the potential to be an excellent all-star center-fielder.

Rookie Florida Marlins - Fantasy Baseball 2009: Gaby Sanchez, First Baseman

Born in Miami, Florida on September 2, 1983, Gaby Sanchez stands 6"2" and weighs in at 225 lbs. Sanchez is an all around right-hander with a batting average of .375. He was drafted in 2005 in the 4^th round, and played his first Major League Baseball game in 2008. Prior to his debut, Gaby Sanchez played for Carolina AA, Jupiter A, Greensboro A, GCL Marlins R and Jamestown A. #29 for the Florida Marlins, Gaby Sanchez is a hard worker with patience and power at the plate, as well as being a more than efficient first baseman.

Rookie Florida Marlins - Fantasy Baseball 2009: Logan Morrison, First Base

Born on August 25, 1987 in Kansas City, Missouri, Logan Morrison both bats and throws with his left hand. Morrison stands 6'2", weighs in at 215 lbs., and has a batting average of .404. Logan Morrison was selected by the Florida Marlins in the 2005 amateur entry draft. Some of the minor league teams Morrison has played for include Greensboro Grasshoppers A, Gulf Coast Marlins Rk, Jamestown Jammers A and the Jupiter Hammerheads, A+. He has won several awards while playing in the minors. Logan Morrison is strong power and patience, and a 50% contact ratio. Not only is Logan Morrison a good first baseman, he is also a formidable force at the plate.

Rookie Florida Marlins - Fantasy Baseball Draft 2009: Matthew Dominguez, Third Base

Matthew Dominguez was born on August 28, 1989 in Chatsworth, California. He is a righty who is 6'2", weighs 180lbs., and has a batting average of 296. Dominguez was picked in the 1^st round (12^th overall) by the Florida Marlins in the 2007 amateur entry draft. Matthew Dominguez's strongest asset is his power at the plate, and he his ranked 7^th for the Florida Marlins as of 2008.

Rookie Florida Marlins - Fantasy Baseball Draft 2009: Ryan Tucker, Pitcher

# 39, Ryan C. Tucker was born in Temple City, California. Tucker both bats and throws with his right hand, is 6'2" and weighs 190lbs. Ryan Tucker was selected in the 1^st round (34^th overall) in the 2005 amateur entry draft by the Florida Marlins. Tucker made his Major League Baseball debut in June of 2008. Ryan Tucker was ranked 3^rd for the Florida Marlins in 2008, and has the potential to become an excellent pitcher.

Sources

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