You have to wonder how long Alex Rodriguez would last in Taiwan. While A-Rod is as talented a player as there is in baseball, he’s also becoming known for his insecurity, which would not serve him well as an import player in the Chinese Professional Baseball League, where doing your job does not necessarily equate with keeping your job.
Just weeks after the Uni-President Lions released third baseman Rico Washington despite the former Cardinal’s top-ranked offensive output among third sackers, the La New Bears have sent Tim Raines, Jr. packing after 15 games. The one-time Orioles outfielder was let go despite hitting .327 with a .367 on-base percentage while stealing 11 bases in 13 attempts.
It’s hard to find fault with that kind of production, but apparently the Bears had a problem with a leadoff hitter who was getting on base and running successfully. No logical reason has been given by team management for Raines’ ouster, but rumors are floating that there was tension between him and La New manager Yi-chung Hong, who led Taiwan to an embarrassing performance in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Go figure.
Friday, June 5, 2009
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