1.   Benson is a very promising rookie, but I was a little disappointed when I met him.

2.   A promising Rangers rookie recently jeopardized a potential All-Star career because of a night of revelry at an area sports bar.

3.   After a promising rookie season culminating in a strong playoff performance against the New Jersey Devils, the club expected Blaine Lacher to pick up where he left off.

4.   How quickly can forward Hanno Mottola and guard DerMarr Johnson become impact players after promising rookie seasons?

5.   In a roster move certain to rile anxious Sox fans, manager Jimy Williams informed the promising rookie it was time to go.

6.   Jeremi Gonzalez, a promising rookie two years ago now recovering from elbow surgery, has quit throwing at Class AAA Iowa.

7.   Jones, the promising rookie, was relegated to special teams for much of the season.

8.   Krause will try to load up the roster with serviceable players in the final years of their contracts or promising rookies.

9.   Long-term, the Mariners are counting on Abbott to provide a veteran touch to the rotation, to blend in with all the promising rookies.

10.   Martin has taken a keen interest in Kenseth, and was responsible for landing the promising rookie for multicar owner Jack Roush.