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Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Predictions: 2007 Oakland Athletics: 1 of 2
Oakland Athletics Rotation 1 Rich Harden: Best stuff on the staff. Ace if he stays healthy. Blows hitters away. Keeps ball in the park. 2 Dan Haren: Pinpoint accuracy. One of the best #2 starters out there. 3 Joe Blanton: Good control. A small jump in K/9 is the difference between having #4 or #2 stuff. 4 Esteban Loaiza: Goo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Assessing US and EU relations in the post-9/11 world: 1 of 1
Following the Cold War and intensifying in the post 9/11 world, Europe and the United States are headed down different paths. Europe belongs to a softer world of international law, diplomacy, welfare states, and peace. The United States, on the other hand, remains in the land of hegemony, unilateralism, free markets, and war... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 National League dream team: 1 of 1
Rules - I will assemble a team of players to build the best team for the next five years - Salaries are not a factor - Whether or not the player will play for a major league team all five years or start for them is not a factor; therefore, i can select minor leaguers who may not be in the majors for two more years if I feel ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Athlete profiles: Carlos Zambrano: 1 of 1
In 1995, the Chicago Cubs drafted pitcher Kerry Wood with the 4th overall pick in the amateur draft. He reached the big leagues in 1998, starting 26 games. Wood proved to be effective with a 3.40 ERA, while jumping into the national spotlight with a 20 strikeout game. After a season with a ridiculous 233 K's in only 166.7 IP... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives Which baseball pitchers are carrying their team's rotations in 2007: 1 of 1
1. Roy Oswalt - With Jason Jennings on the DL, Oswalt has been left to fend for himself in the rotation. His 3.00 ERA is more than a run-and-a-half better than his next qualifying rotation mate, Wandy Rodriguez(4.66 ERA). On an interesting, slightly disturbing note, Oswalt's K rate is continuing a three-year trend of declini... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Predicting 2007's Major League breakout players: 1 of 1
Here are the players who I believe are going to take their games to the next level in 2007. Prince Fielder Reasons for Concern: None really. If strikeouts concern you, he had over 125, but that really shouldn't be an issue. His OBP could have been a little higher last season, but he was a rookie. Reasons for Optimism: 2006 w... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Did Leo Mazzone have an impact on the Orioles pitching rotation in 2006?: 1 of 1
This article takes a look at the Baltimore Oriole's starters to see if new pitching coach and Atlanta Braves coaching legend, Leo Mazzone, had an impact on their performance. Kris Benson Benson declined in almost every facet of the game this season. His K/9 dropped from 4.9 last season to 4.33. As well, his control was off, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Predicting 2007's baseball player disappointments: 1 of 1
Here are the players who are going to fail to meet expectations and/or decline substantially from last season. Jeremy Sowers Reasons for Optimism: In 14 starts last season, Sowers recorded a 3.57 ERA and went 7-4. Not bad for a 23-year-old. He also walked only 20 batters in 88.3 innings. Reasons for Concern: Sowers also stru... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Players Reflections on Erubiel Durazo's baseball career: 1 of 1
A year without the prototypical slugger Erubiel Durazo has been long enough for most to forget him. As a 24-year-old in 1999, Durazo was exciting fantasy players with his potential. He slugged 11 HRs in 155 at bats, with a .329 average. For the next three years in Arizona, Durazo was one of the most feared pinch-hitters in t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Predictions: 2007 Detroit Tigers season: 1 of 1
Detroit Tigers Rotation 1 Kenny Rogers: 42-years-old. Expect his ERA to jump above 4.50. Got lucky last season. 2 Jeremy Bonderman: #1 breakout candidate. Fabulous control. Dominant. Keeps the ball in the park. ERA under 3.20 this season. 3 Nate Robertson: Last year's 3.84 ERA is not repeatable. Will end up closer to 4.20. 4... More..