Danny Espinosa’s Amazing Disappearing Act  Last night Washington
Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa launched his 20th home
run of the year. The shot helped him become just the third
rookie second baseman in MLB history to hit 20 home runs or more
in a season, and it also tied him for the franchise rookie mark.
In short, it was a good night to be Danny Espinosa, and a proud
moment for our franchise.  Unfortunately, snap shots don’t
always provide the fullest picture, especially in a 162 game
season. While Espinosa’s first full campaign has provided a
solid hitting line of .238/.324/.416 with 20 home runs, 62 RBI,
and 68 R, the 24-year-old has left Nationals fans wanting with a
less than desirable second half.  In 58 games since the All-Star
break, Espinosa has recorded just four home runs and 10 RBI,
leaving many around Washington wondering where their star second
baseman has disappeared to. While his batting average has only
slightly dropped, down to .232 in the second half from .242 in
the first, his ov