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
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Jim Riggleman is Nuts: Nationals Managerial Job is a Sweet Gig
One of the problems that members of the sports world continuously have is an inflated ego. They are surrounded by friends and family who consistently tell them how great they are. This is obviously the case, otherwise they wouldn’t hold the positions that they do. What these members of the entourage don’t comprehend is that they are surrounded by the top people in the world … [Read more...] about Jim Riggleman is Nuts: Nationals Managerial Job is a Sweet Gig
Jim Riggleman Makes Dumb Decision in Walking Away from Nationals
Remember when the Washington Nationals sucked? Yeah, just about 2 weeks ago. Since the Montreal Expos came to America they've been a joke. However, things are starting to turn around in our nation's capital and manager Jim Riggleman has lead them to a 35-34 record this season. Pretty impressive. He should be proud and happy. He should resign? Wait, what? … [Read more...] about Jim Riggleman Makes Dumb Decision in Walking Away from Nationals
Strasburg dazzles in debut, but has a long way to go
Washington D.C. is a city accustomed to a honeymoon period when a new boss comes to town, and Stephen Strasburg's record-setting MLB debut stirred up feelings of hope and change for the Washington Nationals and their fan base. Stephen Strasburg, you've just taken your first step into a larger world. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Strasburg dazzles in debut, but has a long way to go
2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
For pick-by-pick analysis of the first round of the MLB Draft, click here. The 2010 MLB Draft is peaking over the horizon, and the only guaranteed predictions come out of the top three slots. After that, it's a whirlwind of speculation as the options open up for the remaining 29 selections. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Countdown
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)
For pick-by-pick analysis of the 2010 MLB draft's first round, click here. With up to 50 rounds adding up to 1,600 picks, most of which either don’t sign or won’t be seen for three to four years, the MLB Draft doesn’t hold the same attention grabbing star power as its NFL and NBA counter parts. But that doesn’t mean MLB Mock Drafts aren’t still fun to discuss and debate, … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)
Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins
By Mike Gallagher 246 saves, a 22-12 record, and an ERA under 2.00. An impressive resume over the last six years for Twins closer Joe Nathan, who is widely considered the second best closer over that span in Major League Baseball. Obviously, with such gaudy stats and being such an unquestionable rock at the end of the bullpen, it would be ridiculous to say the Twins … [Read more...] about Joe Nathan Injury Hurts, Doesn’t Cripple Twins