Pettersen was the Gophers’ MVP last year, and after signing with the Twinkies the shortstop didn’t miss a beat, showing an advanced batting at in the Rookie Appalachian League. He doesn’t have any extra-base pop – which he continues to prove this season at Class-A – and his contact rates have slipped, taking his OBP with it.
Minor Matters: Adam Pettersen Picking it Up at Class-A Read Post »
With RotoRob back in action this week, the panel was once again complete for RotoRob’s Fantasy Baseball Weekly Podcast, heard every Thursday at 9 p.m. EST on Blogtalkradio.
Podcast: Adam Lind is Going to Vegas, Baby! Read Post »
Control is primarily divided into two types — moving around the environment and doing Move-specific actions to interact with objects. For basic movement, the Move button advances you forward, the circle button puts you in reverse, and angling the Move around steers your direction, much like driving a car. The cross button allows you to angle around without moving forward, though sometimes this doesn’t feel accurate.
Video Game Review: Datura Read Post »
Well, that rate has plummeted to just 7.86/9 this season, yet he’s emerged as a top 10 starter on the strength of improved control and a higher groundball rate.
MLB Today: Sell High on Brandon Morrow? Read Post »
The soundtrack is generally calm and serene; at first I didn’t think I’d like it. It grew on me, though, and fits perfectly with the generally leisurely pace of the game. Sound effects are good with all the basic animal noises covered and even a surprisingly creepy zombie moan.
Video Game Review: Minecraft Read Post »
The big question is where has Gonzalez’s home run stroke gone? Last year, the shoulder he had repaired in 2010 continued to bother him, but he says that’s fully behind him now. In other words, there’s no reasonable reason why Gonzalez isn’t going yard lately. Let’s hope the doubles barrage is a precursor to some long ball exploits.
MLB Today: Adrian Gonzalez Shaking Off Slow Start Read Post »
This veteran has spent most of his time at Triple-A over the past half dozen years, but he does have a good track record as a minor league closer. After stranding a runner at third Saturday, the bushy-‘stached Thayer is now 3-for-3 in save chances and flying off the wire. Grab him immediately.
The Wire Troll: Andy Dirks Finds His Groove Read Post »
