"The American League has been bashing the National League around for quite some time. The junior circuit hasn't lost an All-Star Game since 1996, went 154-98 in interleague play last season and has won seven of the last 11 World Series.
But the NL has been putting up a better fight of late."
I don't think the World Series or All Star Games are worthwhile indicators, but I think it's clear the AL is currently stronger than the NL.
So, what has occurred this offseason to strengthen the NL and weaken the AL?:
"Heading the list is outfielder Alfonso Soriano, the $136 million man who stayed in the NL when he left the Washington Nationals for the Chicago Cubs."
Soriano was already in the NL.
Soriano was already in the NL when the AL went 154-98 in interleague play and whatnot.
"Right-hander Jason Schmidt, who left the San Francisco Giants for the Los Angeles Dodgers, heads a list of players who stayed in the NL."
Oh, I see the difference. Heading the list is Alfonso Soriano, but Jason Schmidt heads the list.
Whoever heads this particular list, the point is that this list consists of players who were already in the NL.
Only players who switched leagues are relevant to this discussion.
So, what'cha got?:
"Jumping leagues were free agent catcher Bengie Molina (Giants), infielder Mark DeRosa (Cubs) and pitchers Adam Eaton (Philadelphia Phillies) and Ted Lilly (Cubs). The NL talent pool also increased when pitcher Freddy Garcia was traded to the Phillies."
Bengie Molina, Mark DeRosa, Adam Eaton, Ted Lilly, and Freddy Garcia?
That's all you've got?
That's the NL stripping the AL of its talent?
Ummm, no.
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