The Preseason buzz is all about Rookie Antonio Sandoval. While he’s not a totally unknown quantity, having come off of waivers, it’s still a tremendous pressure to be taken at the number one draft spot. When you want to be a contender (like the Colorado Yeti want to be this year), this is exactly the kind of move you make to secure your team an advantage. This kid has shown he has a strong work ethic and is number one with a bullet on my list of potential rookie breakouts.
This number one pick isn’t without risk of course; we’ve heard rumblings that there may or may not be some controversy surrounding Mr. Sandoval’s immigration status. Whether there’s truth to the rumors, or if you believe the naysayers (who are typically fans of competitors) that say his birth certificate is a fake, you can’t deny the kid has natural ability. Something tells me that if the Yeti’s make a bowl run this year, the lovely citizens of Colorado will defend their newly minted rookie with everything they’ve got.
A notable mention to my rookie hot list is Brice Boggs of the Yellowknife Wraiths. Just like Antonio Sandoval, Brice is a waiver player that has returned as a rookie via the draft. Much like the number one pick, Brice already proven himself to be a hard working talent.. We expect to hear more about him in the near future.
This number one pick isn’t without risk of course; we’ve heard rumblings that there may or may not be some controversy surrounding Mr. Sandoval’s immigration status. Whether there’s truth to the rumors, or if you believe the naysayers (who are typically fans of competitors) that say his birth certificate is a fake, you can’t deny the kid has natural ability. Something tells me that if the Yeti’s make a bowl run this year, the lovely citizens of Colorado will defend their newly minted rookie with everything they’ve got.
A notable mention to my rookie hot list is Brice Boggs of the Yellowknife Wraiths. Just like Antonio Sandoval, Brice is a waiver player that has returned as a rookie via the draft. Much like the number one pick, Brice already proven himself to be a hard working talent.. We expect to hear more about him in the near future.
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