The topic of realignment has been in the news lately so we spent some time looking at the various issues involved on the table. Do the latest recommendations make sense and is there a possibility that some of these suggestions will move beyond the talking stage?
Podcast: The Promotion of Dustin Ackley Read Post »
Ackley, the second overall pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, was recalled Friday and slugged his first homer Saturday against the Phillies. In 271 at-bats at Triple-A Tacoma, he slugged nine homers, drove in 35 runs, swiped seven bags, and hit for a .303 BA. What is even more impressive is that he drew 55 walks against 38 strikeouts. The kid can definitely hit so cough up some of that FAAB you’ve been saving and upgrade your middle-infield in all formats this weekend.
The Wire Troll: Dustin Ackley Arrives in Em City Read Post »
Classifying the NBA draft prospects is no easy task; even those who spend hours in the gym evaluating every aspect of a kid only get it right a fraction of the time. As Fantasy basketball junkies, we want to sift through the fresh talent and decide who are the guys that can produce at the NBA level, who can develop into a stat sheet king, and who will never live up to their labeled potential. Yeah, it does take time for things to shake out, but you can still be smart about it.
2011 NBA Draft Preview Read Post »
More damning than the slow-loading textures, though, is the general lack of variation and detail work in the environments. Having Las Vegas, a location packed with gaudy over-the-top visuals, be one of the game’s primary settings really serves to hammer home just how uninspired the areas are. Plus, even with a modest level of detail the frame rate still takes a pounding at times. It’s not limited to when the action gets frantic, either, as there are some moments that tend to get bogged down no matter what.
Video Game Review: Duke Nukem Forever Read Post »
The game’s developers did go a little overboard with the sweat engine. In some cases, it could just be the second point of the game and the players appear drenched with sweat to the point where they almost look like melting wax statues. Also, hair appears to be last-gen, particularly on female players, as ponytails sometimes stick out in weird geometric shapes and angles.
Video Game Review: Virtua Tennis 4 Read Post »
Verlander had to settle for a two-hitter (what a stiff, huh?), but he racked up a season-best 12 Ks in winning his sixth straight.
MLB Today: Justin Verlander Flirts with Another No-No Read Post »
For those that only have the Dual Shock controller, the button layouts may seem overwhelming at first. However, the tutorial does an effective job in helping players become accustomed to the control scheme. You can even do things like modify the speed of the cursor along with invert the direction for the sticks and adjust their dead zones. Whichever controls you use, rest assured that you’ll be able to play without pausing to think about what the buttons do.
Video Game Review: Under Siege Read Post »
