PLAYERS:
Eric Bruntlett,
Paul Bako,
Jack Taschner,
Ryan Howard
TEAMS: Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies
TEAMS: Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies
Longtime readers of this blog know the level of hatred WSBGM's holds in regard to Abraham "No-Hit" Nunez. Nunez played multiple positions, but couldn't hit, and was let go by the organization in the 2007 offseason. No-Hit has since been replaced by another multi-faceted fielding hitless wonder in the form of the Bearded Bastard Eric Bruntlett. Which one is worse? Over 2 seasons with the Phils Nunez had a line of- .221/.310/.277 in 259 games and 574 at bats. Bruntlett is in his 2nd season with the Phils and is sporting a line of- .206/.288/.286 in 156 games and 261 at bats. This is like comparing Meister Brau to Natty Ice, both suck, but at least the beers can get you drunk the more you use them, Bruntlett and Nunez only make you lose.Questions: *Why exactly is Paul Bako on this team?*What purpose does Jack Taschner serve?*How many strikeouts will Ryan Howard end up with this season?*Can the Phillies beat an American League team other than in the World Series...
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