When Adam Dunn signed a 4-year, $56 Million contract with the Chicago White Sox in the offseason, GM Kenny Williams believed he was adding his much-coveted left handed bat in the middle of the line-up with a career on-base plus slugging percentage (.OPS), of .890. Instead he has a player hitting 114 points below his listed weight, who is posting a .487 OPS at a home ballpark … [Read more...] about Source of Adam Dunn’s Hitting Struggles Revealed
Archives for June 2011
Cavs Trade J.J. Hickson to Kings for Omri Casspi, Draft Pick
Just hours before the NBA locked out their players, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings completed a trade involving J.J. Hickson and Omri Casspi. Here’s the breakdown. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Cavs Trade J.J. Hickson to Kings for Omri Casspi, Draft Pick
College Football 77 in 77: #66 Navy Midshipmen
"In the Navy, come on protect the Motherland. In the Navy, come on and join your fellow man." In the Navy, at least in the college football program, you can also run the triple option, a very fun offense if you don't care much about passing. Hey, it works though. Just bear in mind when they play their traditional showcase rivalry game with Army that the number of total … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #66 Navy Midshipmen
College Football 77 in 77: #67 Toledo Rockets
Eric Page is the best wide receiver you've never heard of. He's the Toledo Rockets' main weapon and MVP, and probably the best talent in the MAC. Page is one of the most underrated players in all of college football, and it'll be interesting to see how the conference's best team gets him the ball in their potential two-quarterback system. So when it's all said and done, will … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #67 Toledo Rockets
College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils
When it comes to Duke Blue Devils college football, there is no equivalent of: the Cameron Crazies, Krzyzewskiville, slapping the floor when you get back on defense, the Tobacco Road rivalry or the tradition of ACC championships. To call this place a college basketball school is to say that Kim Kardashian has "a bit of a booty on her." The football program is pretty much … [Read more...] about College Football 77 in 77: #68 Duke Blue Devils
2011 NBA Free Agent Small Forward Rankings
Like the NFL is currently experiencing, the NBA free agency period is up in the air with a league lockout looming. When teams are able to sign free agents, there are several veteran small forwards like Tayshaun Prince, Shane Battier, and Grant Hill who will hit the open market and can bring their experience to help a team try and make a run at the NBA title. Here are my 2011 … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Free Agent Small Forward Rankings
Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap
2011 NHL ENTRY DRAFT RECAP The dust has settled on the floor of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, as the 2011 NHL Entry Draft has completed. The hometown Minnesota Wild made the first big splash at the draft, trading Brent Burns to the San Jose Sharks. The rest of the NHL Entry Draft weekend saw more trades, a lot of picks, and the … [Read more...] about 2011 NHL Entry Draft Recap