Jennings, Desmond

- Outfield, Tampa Bay Rays

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AL
Age	23
Bats or Throws	Right

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Desmond Jennings

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Reviewed by buck
February 28, 2010
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It would seem very unlikely that Crawford finishes the season with the Rays (a sad reality of the finances of baseball), but it's just possible that Jennings could win the right field job this spring. He'll have to in order to stick -- the Rays won't keep him around to sit on the bench. Though he's a natural centerfielder, Jennings could make the jump to right if he had to. Jennings is a must-own if he wins a starting job this spring. .275-35-7-40-18 in 200 AB.

Positives / Upside	Think of a right-handed Carl Crawford and you get some idea of why folks are so excited about Desmond Jennings. The youngster tore up both Double-A and Triple-A pitching in 2009 to the tune of .318-92-11-62-52 in 497 AB. Oh by the way, he does something Crawford doesn't: draw walks once in a while (.401 OBP)...plus he fanned only 67 times. If he wins a spot in the lineup this spring, he could be a fantasy fixture for years to come. .285-65-10-50-25 in 350 AB.
Negatives / Downside	The Rays are well-known for holding prospects back, and there's no need to rush Jennings at this point. If (some would use the word "when") the Rays trade Crawford or B.J. Upton, Jennings might be worth a look. Otherwise, he may well open the season at Triple-A. .250-20-4-25-8 in 110 AB.
Recommendation	Go the extra dollar
Draft Position	300