The Legend of “Dunkiel” Grows

Ozzie.  Stan.  Gibby.  Lou.  Albert.  Dizzy.  Some of the most prominent figures in the century-old history of the St. Louis Cardinals franchise can be recognized with a single name.  And while the names of these legends bring with them tales of greatness, soon there may be another added to the list...but for very different reasons.  Throughout the month of July, one of the three outfield slots in the Cardinals lineup has produced offensive numbers that are flirting with the wrong end of history.  The name occupying that spot is simple, yet speaks volumes: Dunkiel.  It is the combination of Tony La Russa pets Chris Duncan and Rick Ankiel and together they have had one of the worst months of production in recent history.  Their collective offensive output over the month has been stunningly bad: 3 hits in 56 at bats, an On Base Percentage of .209, a Slugging Percentage of .054, 1 run, 2 RBI, 18 strikeouts.  Going into Mo...