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January 14th, 2010

Of all the MLB free agent signings, who is a bust waiting to happen?

Jake’s Answer: Marco Scutaro, Boston Red Sox

2009 was a breakout year for Marco Scutaro. He had always been a utility player, but last season, Scutaro flourished as the Toronto Blue Jays starting shortstop. After becoming a free agent, the Venezuelan signed a two-year, $11 million pact with the Boston Red Sox. He is a career .265/.337/.409 hitter, far from flattering numbers. A breakout year at the age of thirty-four was likely a one off. Boston has been in need of a shortstop since the departure of fan favorite Nomar Garciaparra. Scutaro is probably not the answer. Thankfully for the Red Sox, his contract is not gargantuan.

Note: Jason Kendall, who signed with the Kansas City Royals, cannot be a bust. After all, his ‘09 campaign was far from stellar.

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Harrison says:

January 15, 2010 at 12:21 AM

Nice Post.

Roth: Thanks!

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President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya
August 5, 2010 | 4:26 PM

Kenya’s passing of a new Constitution warrants two “People of the Week.” President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga were instrumental in orchestrating this significant step forward. Kenya’s new Constitution, which citizens overwhelmingly voted for through Wednesday’s peaceful referendum, aims to mitigate governmental corruption. It mandates a separation of the executive and legislature, the creation of a Senate (“sober second thought,” to borrow from Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. Maconald), slight devolution to regions, and ameliorated qualifications for judiciary positions. While this list is certainly abbreviated and omits various aspects of the reformation, the message of the changes ought to be clear. Kenya now has a system of checks and balances.

Only 19 years have passed since Parliament allowed a multiparty system. But, corruption abounded. This imperfect, yet tremendously positive document is a necessary step in ending years of bloodshed and destruction. Regardless of their respective political histories, Kibaki, who delivered on his electoral promise of a Constitutional renovation, and Odinga, should be commended.

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