My (reluctant) case for Nick Punto

To address the title, I’ll simply say I am not a fan of Nick Punto. I am letting all bias be known, simply and outright. I’m sure Nick Punto is a very amiable and likable guy in his personal-life; I’m not debating his character here. I have just never been a fan of Nick Punto: [...]

A slow off-season for some well-known Major Leaguers

Why has no team signed Felipe Lopez yet? Coming off his best offensive season since 2005, the 29-year-old may remain team-less into March. He was an average-defensive player who hit .310 with a stellar .383 on-base percentage. Many teams would enjoy that as a starter, but would also love that depth on the bench. -Although [...]

The Curious Case of the White Sox DH

This summarizes the current DH situation for the Chicago White Sox for the 2010 season.

The Orlando Myth

These two different Major League infielders share a few things in common, on top of the fact that they have the same first name. Orlando Hudson is the newly-signed Twin; A second baseman with a very inflated defensive reputation. Orlando Cabrera is the 35-year-old shortstop who has also been recently signed by a new team: [...]

Hudson on his way to Minnesota

In a move that many predicted, Orlando Hudson has finalized on a deal that would bring him to the Minnesota Twins. ESPN.com reports that the deal will be a 1-year contract worth 5 million. Hudson is a league-average offensive second basemen and middle-of-the-road defensive player. Don’t let his Gold Glove in 2009 fool you, Orlando [...]

The Void at Second Base

The Cubs production from second base in 2009 is best described as a black hole. Whether it was the original starter Mike Fontenot, Aaron Miles, or Andres Blanco, their production at the plate was staggeringly awful. With the exception of Jeff Baker’s 169 quality at-bats starting at second base, the offensive production was undeniably atrocious. [...]