Top 5 - NL Rookie of the Year

Here's how I see the race for NL Rookie of the Year.

1. Jeff Francoeur Braves
2. Willy Taveras Astros
3. Ryan Howard Phillies
4. Zach Duke Pirates
5. (tie) Clint Barmes Rockies (tie) Garrett Atkins Rockies

Taveras may be the least talented among the candidates but he rates so high because he's played all year for a team that will probably make the playoffs. This was Clint Barmes award to lose and lose it he did when he got injured.