Just a year removed from taking home the NL ROY and looking like a player you could build around, for virtually all of 2009 Soto flopped like gasping fish on an on-deck circle. Or something like that.
WBC’s Special Effects Read Post »
A team that was floundering at 23-55 thanks in no small part to its atrocious defense was given a serious kick in the pants by this deal. Forget about what Morgan provided as the lead-off hitter; his excellent defense in centrefield helped the Nats turn it around and go 36-48 from that point on. That deserves kudos.
2010 Busts: Nyjer Morgan Read Post »
Amazingly, he’s only 28 years old, yet the Big Z has already surpassed 1,500 career innings.
Carlos Zambrano: Too Much Mileage? Read Post »
But did the Arkansas native (no, I’m not suggesting his wife is also his sister) earn his $16.5 million in 2009? In my opinion, no.
A.J. Burnett’s Contract: One Year Later Read Post »
This former top prospect got off to a fine start this season, but as he was prone to long slumps, things went progressively downhill from there until a broken wrist in July wound up costing Bruce a large chunk of the season. Despite being limited to around two-thirds worth of a season of at bats and suffering through an awful batting average, there were plenty of reasons to get excited about what Bruce might be capable of doing in 2010.
2010 Sleepers: Jay Bruce Read Post »
One of the most important reasons to pay attention to trade rumours is the effect it can have on your players’ values. Obviously, park factors is a large consideration, but the key issue here is what the trade will mean to not only the role of the player being dealt but to the roles of his new and old teammates.
When Trades Attack (Value) Read Post »
Well, the Jays then went out on a nine-game road trip and, after a soft early-season schedule, began to face the cream de la cream of the Junior Circuit. The result was a nine-game losing skid that essentially shredded the team’s hopes of a miracle season.
The Great Jay Swoon Read Post »
