The average, at .267 is a bit low for an everyday player but the Rangers see him as a future star (and for good reason) and with his speed he'll continue to play-and shine.Don't overlook his never-quit attitude evidenced by his 8 thefts in September and one for good measure in October when the team was clearly fading on a nightly basis.Next year 50 should be in store for him too in a very Ellsbury-like manner.3 Eric Young Jr. 2B Colorado Rockies 4 steals 8 attempts (50)Pay no attention to the meager number rather the meager sample size as the younger Young played in only 30 games and had just 57 at-bats Just know that his daddy, Eric Sr. was a stolen base threat and the genes traveled well and this Young stole over 450 bases in his career and was a former All-Star to boot.None of his numbers jump out at you, but he did top 50 steals three times in a season. Basically he was a consistent 40 steal man based on his career average (44) and there is no doubt his son wil be every bit of that soon.Just exactly how does this translate to Eric Jr Because the Rockies are already deep with Clint Barmes at second, and loaded in the outfield, a trade is probable as I'm not sure how he plays enough everyday without such a move. Additionally, his minor league steals stats are impressive at all levels 87 at A ball in 2006, 73 at High-A in 2007, 46 at AA in 2008 and 58 last year in AAA while serving as an AAA All-Star.Still, at just 24 and with his father's bloodline he'll be one to watch, wherever that is. Someone will pick him up that intends to start and thus, play him (Pittsburgh the price is right) and they in turn, will be very happy. I see him in a Nyjer Morgan situation where a young team that can afford to grow with him (and put up with the learning curve and low BA) giving him a chance to prove himself.If given the chance, what do you think he'll do Why, steal 40-50 of course Why would we expect anything different. 
TROY, Mich., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Automotive Youth EducationalSystems (AYES) announced that it has engaged the National Institute forAutomotive Service Excellence (ASE) to explore ways the two organizations canbetter serve the needs of students, schools and the automotive serviceindustry. Working under a Memorandum of Understanding, the effort is being ledby Chuck Roberts, ASE Executive Director, Industry Relations. Roberts hasextensive dealership experience, along with experience as an automotiveinstructor. ASE and AYES have shared a long history of partnership and cooperation toprovide qualified entry-level technicians to the industry. In fact, AYESrequires participating schools to achieve ASE program certification throughthe National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) evaluationsystem.

Most recently, AYES, ASE and SkillsUSA partnered to offer a co-brandedend-of-program student exam called the National Automotive Student SkillsStandards Assessment, in which ASE will oversee the question development,delivery and administration of the exams for all three organizations.Both ASE and AYES believe that there are solid opportunities for bothorganizations to further the mission of preparing young students forentry-level career positions or advanced studies in automotive technology."One such opportunity, which has already been identified, is to leverage jointrelationships and create increased efficiencies by having ASE manage ongoingAYES program operations," said Tim Zilke, ASE President & CEO. "In the currentautomotive environment, both organizations believe joining AYES with the ASEfamily will result in an effective model for all stakeholders and students.""Given the current challenging economic environment, particularly amongautomakers, it was time to take advantage of existing synergies within theautomotive industry," said Paul Alcala, Chairman of the AYES ExecutiveCommittee. AYES' goal is to encourage qualitystudents with a good mechanical aptitude to pursue careers in the fields ofautomotive technology and prepare them for entry-level positions indealerships. For more information, visit on June 12, 1972, the National Institute for Automotive ServiceExcellence was established as a non-profit organization to help improve thequality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing andcertification of automotive technicians and parts specialists.
Today, thereare approximately 400,000 ASE-certified professionals who work in dealerships,independent shops, service stations, collision repair shops, auto partsstores, fleets, machine shops, schools and colleges throughout the country.For more information about ASE, visit the Web site at Youth Educational Systems (AYES)Tina Sullivan of Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES), 1-248-526-1762,. ) The following tweets are a fake, satirical and relentless looks inside the minds of athletes in 140 characters or lessMore Mock Tweets can be found at What they're tweeting:Rush-Limbaugh: Not sure what the objection is over me buying the Rams, it's not like they have a black starting quarterback.Jamarcus-Russell: Derek-Anderson Hey 2-for-17 and a win! Congrats. Couldn't have done worse myself. Tim-Tebow: Felt great to get the win and be back on the field And cue music.What we're tweeting: Kyle-Orton: Wait We're confused. Are you actually a good quarterback Is that even possible with your facial hair Thanks for the clarification. Chris-Chelios: Chris, we mean this in the nicest way, but let it go. Matt-Holliday: Hey Matt....CATCH! Haha just kidding... Kate-Hudson: Whatever you're doing (or not doing) to make A-Rod hit in the postseason, good work. They are completely fictitious and do not represent the athlete or celebrity they intend to impersonate in any way..