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This past spring, I took a look at 10 rookies who were expected to make an impact this season. At the time, I promised to review the list and see how the rookies did. We keep our promises here at Down on the Farm, so it's time to take a look and see how this group did.

As a whole, it's been a tough year for rookies. Injuries waylaid several, while others were simply less effective than predicted.

Next week, I'll take a more positive track and look at the top rookie surprises of the year, with an assessment on how likely they are to remain effective in the long run.

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