Nate McLouth? Who IS This Man?!?

sfinerty posted 5/14/2008 from thesportsmuffin.blogspot.com [flag]

Where did Nate McLouth come from?? I mean, he has been in the majors since 2005. He hasn't hit better than .258. He hasn't topped 13 homeruns in a season in his professional career. He had to earn a spot on the Pirates roster in Spring Training. Sounds like another utility guy. But is he the next Barry Bonds? [link]

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