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Last week's BBG about adjusting Mayberry using Rel scores drew a relatively large number of comments, one of which asked if we had back-tested the concept using 2011 data. We hadn’t, but it seemed like a swell idea. And let it never be said that we aren’t ready to exploit someone else’s swell idea!
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Guys like Felipe Paulino (RHP, KC) can help you earn a profit from your starting rotations this season.
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Here are your top skill sets among lesser-known end-gamers.
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Can Craig Gentry (pictured) use his glove to get some centerfield love? Just one of the many spring training questions in this week's BBG.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Remember him? If you're building a LIMA Plan staff, you should.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Spring training questions about guys like Vernon Wells inspire us to poetic whimsy...
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
In the coming weeks, we will be bombarded with news that a starting pitcher is working on a new pitch or is feeling the best he has felt in years. Most of this is noise. The better storylines to follow in spring training are the more subtle ones.
Feb 20 2012 12:01am
This column takes a deeper dive into pens where the closers have weaker skill sets and could lose the role, giving other relievers hidden value.
Feb 15 2012 12:01am
[FREE] The chances you’ll find a diamond in the rough among NRIs are about the same as finding a box of chocolates in the garage because you forgot today is Valentine’s Day.
Feb 14 2012 12:01am
If you don't have guys like Parker, Slowey, Owings, Volquez, Volstad, and even Zambrano on your watch lists heading into spring training, here's why you are making a mistake.
Feb 13 2012 12:01am
Part 2 of last week's bullpen article—evaluating bullpen options in the event that the incumbent or designated closer is traded, injured or otherwise replaced. This article covers Milwaukee through Washington.
Feb 8 2012 12:00am
Last week's BBG about adjusting Mayberry using Rel scores drew a relatively large number of comments, one of which asked if we had back-tested the concept using 2011 data. We hadn’t, but it seemed like a swell idea. And let it never be said that we aren’t ready to exploit someone else’s swell idea!
Mar 6 2012 12:01am
Guys like Felipe Paulino (RHP, KC) can help you earn a profit from your starting rotations this season.
Mar 5 2012 12:02am
Here are your top skill sets among lesser-known end-gamers.
Feb 29 2012 12:01am
Can Craig Gentry (pictured) use his glove to get some centerfield love? Just one of the many spring training questions in this week's BBG.
Feb 28 2012 12:01am
Remember him? If you're building a LIMA Plan staff, you should.
Feb 27 2012 12:01am
Spring training questions about guys like Vernon Wells inspire us to poetic whimsy...
Feb 21 2012 12:01am
In the coming weeks, we will be bombarded with news that a starting pitcher is working on a new pitch or is feeling the best he has felt in years. Most of this is noise. The better storylines to follow in spring training are the more subtle ones.
Feb 20 2012 12:01am
This column takes a deeper dive into pens where the closers have weaker skill sets and could lose the role, giving other relievers hidden value.
Feb 15 2012 12:01am
[FREE] The chances you’ll find a diamond in the rough among NRIs are about the same as finding a box of chocolates in the garage because you forgot today is Valentine’s Day.
Feb 14 2012 12:01am
If you don't have guys like Parker, Slowey, Owings, Volquez, Volstad, and even Zambrano on your watch lists heading into spring training, here's why you are making a mistake.
Feb 13 2012 12:01am
Part 2 of last week's bullpen article—evaluating bullpen options in the event that the incumbent or designated closer is traded, injured or otherwise replaced. This article covers Milwaukee through Washington.
Feb 8 2012 12:00am

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