...don't work out." Criticized for his paltry average (.251) and high strikeouts (199), Howard still was the best run producer in the majors this season. He led the league with 48 homers and 146 RBIs, and was at his best when the Phillies...

...freed me to hit the ball the other way and turn on balls inside," he said. "And my balance got immediately better." RUN PRODUCERS: With 52 games remaining and only two hitters with more than 60 RBI, the Braves might end the season without...

...superstar with a great work ethic and that makes for a great example," Weiss said. "As a player, he's one of the best run producers in the game and I think he's one of the best defensive first basemen. If the Rockies had kept him, they'd be...

...healthy, there's no reason why he can't start the All-Star Game at second base. Who knew he'd morph into a better run-producer than his brother, Brian, who's fallen on hard times since arriving in San Diego? SHORTSTOP RAFAEL FURCAL 2004...

...Manny is a great hitter," manager Mike Hargrove said, "and like all great hitters who are strong, he's a good run producer. He knows his own swing better than many hitters I know. He's very intelligent when it comes to that." In years...

...Manny is a great hitter," manager Mike Hargrove said, "and like all great hitters who are strong, he's a good run producer. He knows his own swing better than many hitters I know. He's very intelligent when it comes to that." In years...