Red Sox trade Lugo to Cardinals for Duncan
Posted by Anthony Stalter (07/23/2009 @ 8:00 am)

The Boston Red Sox actually found a taker for shortstop Julio Lugo. And get this: They even got something in return!
On the same day the BoSox traded for Pirates’ first baseman Adam LaRoche, they also acquired Chris Duncan from the Cardinals in exchange for Lugo, whom Boston will still have to pay $13.5 million over the next two and a half years.
Of course, trading Lugo for Duncan is like swapping your broken Neo-Geo for your buddy’s broken Sega Genesis. Neither team is getting anything of any real value, although both clubs have to be glad to get the stench of these players out of their organizations.
Lugo gives the Cardinals an experienced backup at shortstop who provides depth off the bench, although his defense is brutal, he can’t hit and his speed has seriously diminished. So…good luck with that.
In Duncan, the Red Sox get something for Lugo, although that something is a 28-year-old outfielder that has no upside, can’t hit and is a liability on defense. But again, they found a trade partner for Lugo, whom they would have taken a big bucket of sunflower seeds and an extra rosen bag for. Maybe a change of scenery will help Duncan realize his mediocre potential and he’ll develop into a decent bat off the bench. But if he doesn’t, Theo Epstein and company isn’t going to lose sleep over it.
Anyone up for some Sonic the Hedgehog?
Ten infuriating MLB players to watch
Posted by Anthony Stalter (07/06/2009 @ 4:28 pm)

Whether it’s that reliever that always seems to blow tight games in late innings, that batter that leaves runners on the bases, or that starter that walks seven batters an inning, every team has at least one player that as a fan, you’d rather set your eyelids on fire than watch trot onto the field for just one more inning.
I’ve compiled a list of 10 infuriating, punch-a-hole-through-your-wall MLB players to watch. Granted, this list is by no means all-inclusive (and I implore you the reader to list the guys that drive you nuts in the comments section). But these are the 10 that seem to make my blood boil on a consistent basis, whether they’re playing for my favorite team or not.
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Tags: Albert Pujols, Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Stalter, Bob Howry, Chris Duncan, Edgar Renteria, Johnny Damon, Julio Lugo, Kosuke Fukodome, Magglio Orondez, Melvin Mora, Milton Bradley, Most Frustrating MLB Players, Most infuriating MLB Players to watch, Nick Green, Russell Martin, Scott Kazmir
2009 MLB Preview: #13 St. Louis Cardinals
Posted by Anthony Stalter (03/24/2009 @ 8:41 pm)

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Offseason Movement: The biggest move the Cardinals made this offseason was acquiring former Padres’ shortstop Khalil Greene, who the club hopes will bring a little pop to the lineup. St. Louis also added pitchers Trever Miller and Dennys Reyes, the latter of which posted a 2.23 ERA in 46 1/3 innings last season in Minnesota.
Top Prospect: Colby Rasmus, OF
Rasmus isn’t just the Cardinals’ top prospect – he’s one of the top prospects in all of baseball. Although St. Louis is expected to go with Chris Duncan as their starting left fielder, Rasmus’ potential is going to force him onto the field in 2009. The 22-year old isn’t expected to produce a high average right away, but he flashes good power and speed, while his defense is above average as well. Rasmus is a stud prospect and could become a household name in the next couple years.
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Tags: 2009 MLB Preview, 2009 MLB Projections, 2009 MLB Team Previews, Adam Wainwright, Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, Chris Duncan, Colby Rasmus, Dennys Reyes, Khalil Greene, Kyle Lohse, MLB Preview 2009, Rick Ankiel, Ryan Ludwick, Skip Schumaker, Todd Wellemeyer, Trever Miller, Troy Glaus