http://www.sbnation.com/users/spyoung Posts made by spyoung on SB Nation http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/9/28/44556/5891 spyoung Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:45:56 -0000 <p>Scott Lucas has a great look at Sammy Sosa and his RBI totals this season, looking at how lucky Sosa has been with regard to hitting with runners on base. &nbsp;He admits that Sosa has performed with RISP but that it is almost inconceivable that Sosa could have the same kind of RBI production next year. &nbsp;It is a really good read and I think all the people who keep calling Sosa and "RBI machine" should definitely read it to put things in perspective.</p><p><a href="http://rangers.scottlucas.com/">http://rangers.scottlucas.com/</a></p> http://www.lonestarball.com/2007/8/2/16201/23869 spyoung Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:20:01 -0000 <p>Why is Melhuse still on this team? &nbsp;There has been a lot of talk about Laird's lack of offensive contribution but he has been money behind the plate, throwing out runners. &nbsp;Melhuse has been awful defensively and worse than Laird offensively. &nbsp;I am tired of watching him butcher normal plays behind the plate and then do nothing in the batters box. &nbsp;With 2 other guys who can play catcher on the roster why is he on the team? &nbsp;I fear that he is becoming Ron Washington's version of Rod Barajas from last year.</p>