MLB
Catch1
Player makes incredible catch to rob home run
Astros
Astros bullpen catcher falls for snake prank
Madd
Maddon calls out Red Sox
Bral
Red Sox and Rays clear benches
Phillies_vs_braves_528c
Lowe looks to get the Tribe back on track

Player Profile #85: David Ortiz | DH | BOS

Found February 04, 2012 on Baseball Professor: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: David Ortiz,  Carlos Santana,  Paul Konerko,  Carlos Pena
TEAMS: Boston Red Sox,  Cleveland Indians,  Chicago White Sox,  Tampa Bay Rays

68
By the end of 2010, most of Boston was calling for his head, but, in 2011, David Ortiz answered back with one of his best seasons in recent memory. The success was thanks, in large part, to a career-best 13.7 K% as he had been averaging 22.6 K% his previous two seasons. The reduced strikeouts really helped his batting average, which reached the .300 mark for the first time since 2007. The bad news is that Ortiz’s plate discipline stats all of a sudden spiked in his 14th season. He posted career worsts in O-Swing% (27.9%) and F-Strike% (56.9%), while posting a career best SwStrk% (7.0%). Color me pessimisstic, but when a 35-year-old puts up career numbers in a bunch of underlying stats, something tells me he’s set up for an underwhelming follow-up season. Best case scenario: Another 2011 season Similar players: Carlos Santana (CLE), Paul Konerko (CHW), Michael Morse (WAS) Worst case scenario: Carlos Pena (TB) Strengths Power, lineup. The days of a .300+ ISO are over, but...
Original Story: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Baseba... Verified_ybn
THE BACKYARD
BEST OF MAXIM
AROUND THE WEB
RELATED ARTICLES

Player Profile #84: Josh Beckett | SP | BOS

Via Baseball Professor  |  February 04, 2012
It took buckets of fried chicken and beer to slow down Josh Beckett last year (5.84 ERA in Sept.), but that didn’t stop him from having a nice comeback from his disastrous 2010 campaign. Beckett will never shake his injury woes, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be a reliable fantasy pitcher. He’s reached the 190-inning mark in two of his last three seasons...

#19: Is Jon Lester an elite starting pitcher?

Via Baseball Professor  |  February 05, 2012
Lester’s numbers from 2011 were down, but even before then, his best season was in 2010 when he was 19-9 with 225 strikeouts, a 3.25 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and .220 OBA. Those numbers weren’t even top-five worthy for 2011, so thinking that he could finish as a top five starting pitcher in 2012 just might be a pipe dream. Here are Lester’s stats for the last four years: &...

Arbitration hearing likely for Ortiz, Aceves

Via Ted's Army  |  February 02, 2012
And now for something completely different, the Red Sox may actually have to attend an arbitration hearing.  The first in a decade.  It appears as though neither the Sox nor Ortiz are backing down from their numbers. ESPN's Gordon Edes has the story: It appears "likely" that the Boston Red Sox and David Ortiz are headed to a hearing to decide his arbitration...

Curt Schilling Discusses 'Reckoning' Video Game, Rob Gronkowski's High Ankle Sprain, 2012 Red Sox and More (Video)

Via NESN.com  |  February 04, 2012
Curt Schilling knows a thing or two about ankle injuries. The former Red Sox pitcher helped end Boston's 86-year World Series drought by pitching with a bloody sock in the 2004 American League Championship Series. Now retired, Schilling has turned his attention to his video game company and the new title Reckoning. He took some time from promoting the game to chat about Rob Gronkowski...

Red Sox Reach Deal With Alfredo Aceves, Avoid Arbitration

Via NESN.com  |  February 05, 2012
The Red Sox have reached a contract agreement with Alfredo Aceves to avoid arbitration. The team announced Sunday that Boston signed the right-hander to a one-year deal. Depending on his appearances and starts, Aceves - whose deal is worth $1.2 million - can earn up to $100,000 in bonuses, the Boston Globe reports. When Aceves submitted his salary request, he initially filed for...

Bobby Valentine Comes Away From Town Hall Meeting Impressed With Red Sox Fans' Knowledge, Passion

Via NESN.com  |  February 04, 2012
Bobby Valentine is impressed and it just doesn't have to do with the incredibly talented team he's now in charge of. The new Red Sox manager is also impressed with the team's fans. Randy Scott caught up with Valentine after the Red Sox Town Hall event, and Valentine spoke about how he remains impressed by how knowledgeable Sox fans. See more in the video above.

Cubs fans: Epstein needs your patience

Via Fox Sports  |  February 04, 2012
Theo Epstein says he doesn't believe in curses. Good thing. He has taken on two of the bigger curses in professional sports. He licked the Curse of the Bambino in Boston. Now comes the Chicago Cubs and the curse of the Billy Goat, which has reached such epic proportions that the believers think that former Cubs players take the curse with them when they move on, like Bill Buckner...

Big Papi says he still wants multiyear contract

Via ESPN  |  February 04, 2012
Red Sox desginated hitter David Ortiz wants to avoid an arbitration hearing and get a multiyear deal, but has left it up "to the agents and the team to deal with it" while he concentrates on getting ready for spring training.

Recapping the MLB Management Moves

Via Sports-Kings  |  February 05, 2012
Roux  Terry Francona was a victim of the Red Sox’ late-season collapse   For all but two fan bases, the NFL season is over and it’s time to start counting down the days to spring training for baseball. Major League teams ask their pitchers and catchers to arrive at camp as early as February 11. [...]Sports-Kings - The Kings of Sports Lists

The Boston Red Sox say goodbye to some familiar names and welcome in a couple new guys to the 2012 roster

Via DailyBoxscores.com  |  February 04, 2012
by Nathan Conley Man, I love when the Patriots make it to the Super Bowl. Not only do I get to cheer on my team for a chance to add another piece of hardware to the Boston sports teams’ trophy case, but it also shortens the gap between football and baseball season. After the Patriots beat the Giants on Sunday, 27-23, New England will have less than two weeks tocelebrate. ...

Red Sox Can Learn From 2011 Cardinals, Who Set Blueprint for Overcoming Preseason Doubt

Via NESN.com  |  February 04, 2012
The uneasiness around the Red Sox is understandable. With question marks at shortstop, in the rotation and in the outfield, apprehension is oozing over the outlook for the upcoming season. But don't panic yet. The blueprint is in place for the Red Sox. "We know that teams evolve," general manager Ben Cherington said. "That doesn't mean you don't want to...

Your Morning Dump... Where "options" still exist

Via Ted's Army  |  February 04, 2012
Every morning we compile the links of the day and dump them here... highlighting the big storyline. Because there's nothing quite as satisfying as a good morning dump... Ben Cherington said earlier this week that it was unlikely the Red Sox would add a starting pitcher before spring training. But he also said that he couldn't rule it out. To the best of my ability...
THE MLB HOT 40
1
Adam Jones
Adam Jones Deal Done
2
Johan Santana
New York Mets lefty Johan Santana pitches first shutout since 2010
3
Bobby Valentine
Valentine calls out Rays' coaches
4
Kyle Kendrick
Phils' Kendrick shuts out Cardinals
5
Bryce Harper
Bryce Harper Destroys Johnny Venters (Career Home Run #3)
6
Albert Pujols
Albert Pujols has been crushing the ball since Mickey Hatcher was fired
7
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana Headed To 7-Day Concussion DL
8
Jarrod Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Saltalamacchia Emerges A Hero Just Shortly After Being Hooked to IV's Due to Dehydration
9
Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton Breaks Safeco Field Outfield Fence With Leaping Catch
10
Joe Maddon
Rays Roundup: Maddon Furious About HBP
11
David Wright
If David Wright Is No. 1, Then Who’s No. 2?
12
Adrian Gonzalez
Adrian Gonzalez Takes High Road in Playing Right Field, But Veteran Star Should Be Repaid for Going Lowest on Team Pecking Order
13
Brandon League
Mariners' League loses closer job
14
Mark Teixeira
Teixeira powers Yankees by doing things the old way
15
Curt Schilling
Curt Schilling and 38 studios lay off all workers at enormous cost to Rhode Island
16
Luke Scott
Luke Scott Clarifies Fenway Park Comments, Says He Respects Ballpark
17
Francisco Liriano
Twins give Liriano another chance as starter
18
Cliff Lee
Another No Decision for Lee in Phillies Win
19
Josh Beckett
Red Sox Live Blog: Josh Beckett Looks to Cool Rays After Hectic Friday at Fenway
20
Chipper Jones
Braves place Chipper Jones on DL with bruised leg
21
Justin Verlander
Twins would have preferred to face Verlander
22
Cole Hamels
Cole Hamels Proving He's Going to Be Far and Away Best Pitcher on Free Agent Market
23
Stephen Strasburg
Nationals Shouldn't Place Innings Limit on Stephen Strasburg With Postseason Aspirations Possibly Ahead
24
Aroldis Chapman
Stark: Is Chapman a starter or closer?
25
Ike Davis
Ike Davis will work out his slump in Majors
26
Miguel Montero
For D-backs, Montero worth the investment
27
Justin Morneau
Twins' Morneau seems to be back to old self
28
Jim Leyland
Tigers Leyland tossed in 5th inning
29
Lance Berkman
Berkman surgery postponed a day
30
Hunter Pence
Phillies Win on Pence Walk-Off in 10th
31
Kevin Youkilis
Kevin Youkilis to begin rehab assignment Wednesday
32
Jon Lester
Jon Lester Is No longer an Ace for the Boston Red Sox
33
Dillon Gee
Gee Whiz! Mets 6, Padres 1
34
Devin Mesoraco
Video: Another look at Mesoraco's slam
35
Jason Hammel
Jason Hammel Is a Legitimate Ace for the Baltimore Orioles
36
David Ortiz
David Ortiz Looking to Get Back on Track After Some Recent Struggles
37
Roy Oswalt
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Oswalt’s options
38
Shane Victorino
Phillies Move Domonic Brown to Center Field: a Sign Shane Victorino is Heading Out?
39
Carlos Ruiz
The @MLB Twitter Account Offends Many With Phillies Carlos Ruiz Tweet
40
Andy Pettitte
Pettitte is making return look easy
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.