Reason for concerns: AFC West (SportingNews.com)

A capsule look at reasons for concern among teams in the AFC West: Denver Broncos 1. Inexperience/injuries on O-line. Denver likely will start two rookies — LG Zane Beadles and C J.D. Walton — and while there's talent, there's a learning curve. To compound matters, LT Ryan Clady has only recently returned to practice coming [...]

Reason for concerns: NFC West (SportingNews.com)

A capsule look at reasons for concern among teams in the NFC West: Arizona Cardinals 1. Quarterback. Obviously, the QB situation is a huge concern. The club is open to trading Matt Leinart, and new starter Derek Anderson hardly is a proven commodity. If Leinart leaves, either Max Hall or John Skelton, both rookies, would [...]

Tabata trying to steal part of rookie spotlight

Putting his past behind him, and in the process making the Pirates' gamble on him pay huge dividends, outfielder Jose Tabata has nudged his way among baseball's top rookies.
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Nova, Nunez on incredible journey together

Pitcher Ivan Nova and infielder Eduardo Nunez have shared many experiences on and off the field since they signed with the Yankees out of the Dominican Republic as free agents in 2004. But no Minor League contest or late-night conversation can compare to the ride the rookies presently find themselves on.
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