http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/25/what-did-chipper-a-rod-and-wright-retire/5650/ The latest on the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, by the Orange County Register Sports staff Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:38:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/25/what-did-chipper-a-rod-and-wright-retire/5650/#comment-4742 briangilespopsup Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:57:05 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/?p=5650#comment-4742 I'm going to assume you were simply comparing Beltre and Burrell's batting average, because other than that there is NO comparison. Burrell has finished with an OPS below .800 ONE time in his nine years and .875 or above in five of them (including all of the last four years). Burrell is a far superior offensive force. I’m going to assume you were simply comparing Beltre and Burrell’s batting average, because other than that there is NO comparison. Burrell has finished with an OPS below .800 ONE time in his nine years and .875 or above in five of them (including all of the last four years). Burrell is a far superior offensive force.

]]> http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/2008/11/25/what-did-chipper-a-rod-and-wright-retire/5650/#comment-4738 sammiller Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:29:49 +0000 http://fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com/?p=5650#comment-4738 You are absolutely right — I omitted a very important word there. Beltre is the game’s best DEFENSIVE third baseman. Thanks for catching it, Mark. Updating now. You are absolutely right — I omitted a very important word there. Beltre is the game’s best DEFENSIVE third baseman. Thanks for catching it, Mark. Updating now.

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