Bret Patton

Alrodis Chapman - Cincinnati Reds Even though MLB scouts have clocked his fast ball as high as 105 MPH, Chapman usually stays in the mid to high 90’s.  Chapman is a left-handed pitcher and batter who throws a plus slider and an average changeup. On January 10, 2010, Chapman agreed to a long-term contract with the Cincinnati Reds.  He is signed to a six-year contract worth $30.25 million and the bonus totals $16.25 million.  It will be paid annually over eleven years, with an additional bonus if eligible for salary arbitration in 2012 or 2013. Chapman made his major league debut on August 31, 2010 against the Brewers in the 8 th inning.  He threw pitches up to 103 MPH and retired the side. The 22 year old Cuban seems to be a promising addition to the Cincinnati Reds.  Let’s hope the scouts were wrong who said Chapman has control issues and lack of a solid third pitch.

Matt Leinart - Arizona Cardinals With two rookie quarterbacks, Derek Anderson, and Matt Leinart you would think that the Arizona Cardinals would find an exceptional starting quarterback.  Especially since Leinart has been in the NFL for 4 seasons and mentored by future Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. Matt Leinart has played 29 games in the NFL since 2006 and has 14 TD and 20 INT.  After playing 12 games his first season, Leinart was benched to playing 17 spread out among 3 seasons. Derek Anderson has played in 39 games with 46 TD and 45 INT.  While his stats are slightly better, Anderson also has started more games than Leinart has. Although previous records shouldn’t matter – It should come down to who is doing the better job currently.  In the preseason 2010, Anderson ’s passer rating is an average of 84 while Leinart’s is 93.  While Leinart’s is a good percentage higher you would assume he would be the guy for the job, but Arizona doesn’t think so....